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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
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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
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
Irene decided to be true to herself, so she moved to Peru to feed the poor. -
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
Sister Irene McCormack dies on 21 May 1991 for feeding the poor in Peru.
