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Irene McCormack's Birth
Sister Irene McCormack was born on the 21st of August, 1938. -
Irene enters the Sisters of St Joseph
In 1956 at the age of 17, Irene enters the Sisters of St Joseph. -
Irene receives her vows as a novice
In 1957, she received her vows as a novice into the order. -
Irene takes her first vows
Irene eventually takes her first vows in 1959. -
Irene becomes a teacher
Irene became a teacher & taught at South Perth years 5-8 -
Irene takes her final vows
Irene takes her final vows in 1965. -
Irene graduated from university
In 1969, Irene graduate from a university located in Western Australlia. -
Irene becomes principal of Kearnan College
Irene had become the head principal of Kearnan college, this was a major milestone displayed in her life. -
Irene arrives at Peru
Irene arrived to Peru, Huasahuasi in 1987 -
Irene sets up a library for children
Irene sets up a library with jigsaw puzzles, games, dolls, musical instruments and books for the children. -
Priests in Huasahuasi were warned because they were in danger
The preists were warned to flee the villages and they were without a preist for 12 months. -
The Josephites Celebrate 10 years in Peru
The Josephite sisters celebrate 10 years in Peru, Huasahuasi on April 1991. -
Irene's Death
Irene unfortunately sadly died on the 21st of May 1991. -
Irene is bullied, interrogated and shouted at by the Shining Path
Irene is bullied and abused during the 2 hours before her death.
