The Independent News Source
NCR on Kindle - NCR classifieds - YouTube - Twitter - Facebook - Email Alerts - RSS
Printer-friendly version
PDF versionPeace activist Jackie Hudson dies at age 76
by Thomas C. Fox on Aug. 08, 2011
Jackie Hudson: (Photo by Leonard Eiger)Dominican Sister Jackie Hudson, who dedicated her life to the pursuit of peace, died Aug. 3. She was 76. For the past 20 years she worked with Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action in Poulsbo, WA in the pursuit of the abolition of Trident as well as a world free of the threat of nuclear weapons.
Updates and reflections are being posted at the Disarm Now Plowshares blog.
The Kitsap Sun published an obituary Aug. 5.
Writer Amy Phan reported the following:
Hudson organized and led Ground Zero's nonviolent events, connecting with nuclear disarmament groups around the country.
Her activism landed her in federal prison three times, according to her brother, Frank Hudson. ...
Jackie Hudson surprised her family when she decided to become a Dominican nun when she turned 18. No one knew she was that serious, he said.
She received music training from the VanderCook College of Music in Chicago, then went on to teach music in her hometown for 30 years, Frank Hudson said.
During that time, her brother said, she began reading about global warming issues and learned how nuclear production contributed to the problem. ...
"Her death was a big shock to all of us. I think (her death) will renew and rededicate myself this weekend for this long struggle to abolish nuclear weapons," said Leonard Eigar, a Ground Zero member.
A celebration of Hudson's life is planned for 1:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Ground Zero Center in Poulsbo, located at 16159 Clear Creek Road NW.
Sister Jaqueline was always
Sister Jaqueline was always so kind to me when I was in her band at St Thomas in Grand Rapids and also at Catholic Central. I loved her dearly and still do. I'm proud of her work to promote peace and justice even at the cost of her own freedom. She makes me proud to be a Catholic. Grant her eternal peace, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her.
Very sad to hear of Sister
Very sad to hear of Sister Jackie's passing. She was a model of self-sacrifice and tenacity. The example that she and Sister Ardeth Platte and Sister Carol Gilbert lived by way of their "plowshares" protests, which sent each of them to prison, was life-altering for me, as I was fortunate enough to meet and spend time with all of them. She leaves a legacy of courageousness and humility that are lessons for us all. Rest in peace, Sister Jackie.
Very sad to hear of Sister
Very sad to hear of Sister Jackie's passing. I was fortunate enough to meet her and spend time with her, along with Sister Ardeth Platte and Sister Carol Gilbert, before they were all sentenced to prison for one of their "plowshares" protests in Colorado. Sister Jackie leaves a legacy of courageousness, tenacity and humility that are lessons for us all. Rest in peace.
Grateful prayers from the
Grateful prayers from the SNJM community for Jackie's life of peaceful witness.
Post new comment