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Irene is Born
Irene was born at Kunnoppin, West Australia. She was one of six children in her family. -
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The Life of Sister McCormack
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Irene entered the Sisters of St. Joseph.
Irene has been wanting to become a nun ever since she was young, but now she has entered the Sisters of St. Joseph which was founded by Mary McKillop. Her family was very supportive of her decision. -
Irene becomes a novice in the Order.
Irene takes her vows to become a novice in the Order. -
Irene took her first vows.
Note: The exact date of when Irene took her first vows are unknown. -
Irene took her final vows.
Note: The exact date of when Irene took her final vows is unknown. -
Irene graduates
Irene graduates from the University of Western Australia. -
Sister Irene teaches schools for the next 30 years.
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Sister Irene moved to Peru.
Irene experienced the restessness of spirit, which urged her to help people in need. She said that she had simply come to Peru to love people. -
Sister Irene returns to Huasahuasi.
In late December, 1989, the priests of Huasahuasi were warned that they were in dager from Sendero Luminoso. Due to this, Sister Irene and her companion fled to Lima. However, Irene felt that she couldn't abandon the church and villagers, so she returned. -
Sister Irene was executed by terrorists.
On this date, Sister Irene was killed along with 4 other men. They were dragged into the central plaza and shot in the back of their heads. It was belived that a young woman killed them.
