GENERAL INFORMATION Irene Villa was named after Sister Irene McCormack, a Sister of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, who was murdered by rebels in Peru in May 1991.  Transport - Bus: The 34 bus operates from the City to King Edward Street (the nearest bus stop to the Villa) - and in the opposite direction, into the city.  Ferry: At the end of Mends Street the ferry departs for Barrack Street where the free Cat bus goes around the city. There are bus and ferry time tables in the phone room.  Parking - Parking is available in the parking bays on the opposite side of Alexandra Street. Please keep the driveway to Irene Villa clear as it is the emergency entrance. Secure parking is available upon request. Sr Irene with the Peruvian children she so loved... Why Not Visit ... THE DIORAMA ROOM A life-size display that introduces visitors to the life of Saint Mary MacKillop. MARY MACKILLOP BOOKSHOP Meals Breakfast - is available in the kitchen each morning and includes cereals, breads, condiments, tea /coffee. Other Meals - guests are welcome to prepare other meals in the kitchen. Shops (Coles, chemist etc) are just a short walk away in Angelo Street or a little further, in Mends Street. The Mary MacKillop bookshop has information and many keepsakes relating to Mary MacKillop's life and writings including: books about Mary's life, bookmarks, candles, statues, medals, magnets, keyrings, CDs, postcards, posters, rosaries, prayer cards ... No Smoking Please Irene was originally from the farming community of Trayning, WA and was one of seven children. The property is a smoke free area and so smoking is not permitted inside Irene Villa or on the grounds. Suggested Donation: On completing her secondary education she entered the Sisters of St Joseph in 1956. $35 per person per night for bed and breakfast In 1987 Irene answered the call to minister with the Peruvian people of Huasahuasi. Please note that the Sisters are not able to accommodate guests during WA school holidays. Please ask the manager or call Sr Maree on 9334 0933 or 0414 683 926 to arrange a visit. Irene Villa Locality Guide Map Mends Street Swan River For more information please contact: (08) 9334 0999 [email protected] Irene Villa is located at: 13 Alexandra St South Perth Irene Villa (13 Alexandra Street, South Perth) is part of St Joseph’s Convent - just one block away from the spectacular Swan River. Irene Villa is an expression of the Sisters’ mission to “relieve suffering and bring hope.” Sisters receive guests to stay for a few days. Their guests include:  family members  people from rural areas who need to visit loved ones in city hospitals Postal Address: PO Box 593 South Perth WA 6951  people from the country who need to stay somewhere while they have medical tests or outpatient treatment in a city hospital provided they do not need nursing care  priests and other religious Printed: 9/04/2014