Sister Profile

Sister Mary Mark Dede

Biography

Sister Mary Mark is a native of Terre Haute, Indiana. Currently, she ministers in health care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Mary Mark entered the Congregation on January 13, 1946. She professed final vows on August 15, 1953.

She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She also has a master’s degree in education from Indiana State University.

Sister Mary Mark has ministered as a teacher in schools in Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Maryland, California and Florida.

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Sister Mary Mark Dede prays in the sunroom in Lourdes Hall.
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 Mary Mark Dede (left) with special guest Sister Mary Frances Keusal.