Sister Profile

Sister Kathleen Dede

Formerly Sister Marie Arthur

Sister Kathleen was born on September 25, 1935 and died on June 25, 2025.

Biography

Sister Kathleen was a native of Terre Haute, Indiana. Her final ministry was in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Kathleen, formerly Sister Marie Arthur, entered the Congregation on February 2, 1954. She professed final vows on August 15, 1961.

She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She also has a master’s degree in social work from St. Louis University and another master’s degree in theology studies from the Franciscan School of Theology.

Sister Kathleen ministered as a teacher and principal in Indiana, Florida, Mississippi, California, Illinois and Missouri. She also served as the Sociology Department Head at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.

Obituary

Read her obituary here.

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Photographs

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Sister Kathleen Dede (center) with General Councilor Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein (left) and General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski.
The Dede parents received medals from the Pope celebrating all eight children having entered religious life. From left, Sisters Patricia and Eileen, Father Jim, Sister Mary Mark, Mother (Helena), Father John, Dad (Arthur), Sister Kathleen, Father Paul and Sister Angele.
Sister Kathleen Dede (from left) with her biological sisters Sister Mary Mark Dede and Sister Eileen Dede during the 2023 Senior Jubilee Mass. Sister Eileen celebrated 75 years of being a Sister of Providence on Friday, December 8.
Sister Eileen Dede (left) with special guest Sister Kathleen Dede.
Sisters standing with the new St. Joseph’s statue.