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The life of Sister Irene McCormack

  • Irene is Born

    Irene is Born
    Irene McCormack is born as she is one out of six children. Irene was born in Kununoppin, West Australia.
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    The Life of Sister Irene McCormack

  • Entered Sister's of St Joseph

    Entered Sister's of St Joseph
    At the age of 17 Sr Irene McCormack had entered Sister's of St Joseph, the Australian religious order founded by St Mary Mackillop and known as the Josephite.
  • Recieved vows

    Recieved vows
    Sr Irene McCormack recieved her vows in 1957 as a novice into the order.
  • First Vows

    First Vows
    In this year Irene had recieved her first vows of becoming a nun.
  • Irene becomes a Teacher

    Irene becomes a Teacher
    In 1960 Irene McCormack becomes a teacher at a South Perth school teaching year levels from 5-8.
  • Final Vows

    Final Vows
    Irene McCormack recieves her final vows of becoming a Sister of the Josephites.
  • Graduation

    Graduation
    In 1969 Irene McCormack graduates from the University of Western Australia.
  • Mission in Peru

    Mission in Peru
    In 1989 Sister Irene McCormack goes to Peru simply to help the people in need.
  • 10 Years

    10 Years
    The Josephite sisters celebrated 10 years in Peru on April 1991
  • Irene McCormack's Death

    Irene McCormack's Death
    Irene McCormack dies in the year 1991 by being executed by terorists for the crime of feeding the poor.