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Sister Irene McCormack was born in Kununoppin, Trayning, Western Australia, Australia. She was 1 of 6 children.
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In 1956 at the age of 17, Irene joined the Sisters of Saint Joseph
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In 1957 Irene received vows as a novice into the order of the Sisters of St Joseph.
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Sister Irene took her first vows in 1959.
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Between the years of 1960-1985. She taught at over 9 different schools.
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In 1965 Sister Irene gives her final vows.
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In 1969 Sister Irene graduated from the University of Western Australia.
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On August 12th 1987, Sister Irene started her missionary work in a poor town in Lima, Peru.
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After teaching a sewing and craft class to the women of the village and helping children, she was working in the garden when she heard a knock on the door. She was walked with other victims and was bullied, interrogated and shouted at. At 8 pm they were ordered to lie face down and there shot in the head. Irene was the first shot by a young 13-14 year old girl. www.godtube.com/watch/?v=77GZWWNX
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On the 23rd of May 1991, a vigil/funeral was held for Sister Irene in Peru.