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Irene McCormack

  • Irene McCormack's birth

    Irene McCormack's birth

  • Irene enters the Sisters of St Joseph

    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

    Irene receives her vows as a novice

    In 1957 she received vows as a novice into the order.
  • Irene takes her first vows

    Irene takes her first vows

    Irene takes her first vows in 1959
  • Irene takes final vows

    Irene takes final vows

    Irene takes her final vows in 1965
  • Irene sets up a library with jigsaw puzzles, games, dolls, musical instruments and books for the children.

    Irene sets up a library with jigsaw puzzles, games, dolls, musical instruments and books for the children.

  • Irene arrives to Peru

    Irene arrives to Peru

    Irene arrives to Peru in 1987
  • The Josephites celebrate 10 years in Peru

    The Josephites celebrate 10 years in Peru

    The Josephite sisters celebrate 10 years in Peru on April 1991
  • Irene's death

    Irene's death

    Irene sadly died on 21st of May 1991
  • Irene is bullied, interrogated and shouted at by the Shining Path

    Irene is bullied, interrogated and shouted at by the Shining Path

    Irene is bullied and abused during the 2 hours before her death