-
Irene's Birth
The Life of Irene McCormack
Sr Irene McCormack was born in Kununoppin, Western Australia on the 21st of August, 1938. -
Period: to
Irene McCormack
-
Irene joins the Sisters of Saint Joseph
In 1956, at the age of 17, Irene entered the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart. The order was also known as the Josephites. -
Irene recieves her vows as a novice
In 1957, Irene recieved her vows as a novice into the Sisters of Saint Joseph. -
Irene takes her first vows
Irene recieves her first vows on the 6th of June, 1959. -
Irene takes her final vows
In 1965, Irene took her final vows into the Sisters of Saint Joseph. -
Irene arrives in Peru
Irene goes and arrives in Peru on the 15th of August, 1991. -
Irene McCormack goes to Huasahuasi
Irene travels across Peru to the small town of Huasahuasi. It is in this town that Irene will be killed. -
Irene is warned of the danger of the Shining Path by Priests
Although Irene is warned of the danger of the Shining Path by the local parish priests, she refuses to abandon the Peruvians. -
Irene is martyred
GodTube - The Story of Irene McCormack
Irene McCormack was killed by the notorious terrorist group, the Shining Path. She was forced into a unjust trial while the villagers in Huasahuasi pleaded for her life. Ultimately, she was killed in the evening by a young woman. -
Irene's Funeral
The Story of Irene McCormack
The villagers of Huasahusasi give Irene McCormack the proper farewell. She will always be remembered as a determined and loving person who made it her mission to help others.
