The Life of Sr. Irene McCormack

By nancnguy

  • Birth

    Irene McCormack Sister Irene McCormack was born on 21 August 1938 in Kununoppin, West Australia. She was the eldest of six children, and she grew up on a wheat farm.
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    Life of Irene

  • Joined the Josephite Sisters

    Joined the Josephite Sisters

    At the age of seventeen, Irene McCormack entered the Sisters of St Joseph, commonly known as the Josephites.

  • First Vows

    In this year, Irene took her first vows as a novice into the order.
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  • Began Teaching

    Irene began teaching at country schools in Western Australia.

  • Final Vows

    During the year of 1965, Irene took her final vows as a Josephite sister.

  • Graduation from the University of Western Australia

    She graduated from the University of Western Australia to become a teacher.
  • Irene Became a Principal

    Irene Became a Principal

    After thirty years of teaching, she finally becomes the principal of Kearnan College. She then received a restlessness of spirit, urging her to make a difference to the world.
  • Lived in Peru

    Lived in Peru

    Irene decided to be true to herself, so she moved to Peru to feed the poor.
  • Left to Serve in Huasahuasi

    Left to Serve in Huasahuasi

    Irene and her companion, Sister Dorothy Stevenson, were asked to supervise and distrubute goods to the poor in Huassahuasi.
  • Death

    Death

    Sister Irene McCormack dies on 21 May 1991 for feeding the poor in Peru.