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The life of Sister Irene McCormack

  • Sister Irene McCormack is Born

    Sister Irene McCormack is Born
  • Joined the sisters of Saint Joseph

    She decided to join the Sisters of Saint Joseph at the age 17 after she finished school. She was considered as a novice in the order.
  • First Vows

    Irene recited her first vows at the Proffestion at North Sydney
  • Becoming a teacher

    Her firts time at being a teacher. Taught at South Perth years 5-8
  • Final Vows

    She rehearsed her Final Vows at North Sydney.
  • Graduated from University from Western McCormack

    Graduated from University from Western McCormack
    She graduated from University to become a teacher. She had already been a teacher for 9 years.
  • Principle

    Principle at Kearnan Principle. She had been a teahcer for 21 years
  • First Arrives in Peru

    She decides to do missionary work in Peru after a restlessness of spirit.
  • 10 years in Peru

    Sister Irene was with the Josephite sisters celebrated 10 years in Peru
  • Death

    She heard a knocking at the door while she was in the garden. it was the Shining Path. At 6pm at the plaza she and 4 others were executed. It is reported that her killer was a young girl.
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