Every Monday this year, rain or shine, a consistent presence of demonstrators has made their presence known in front of Providence Mount St. Vincent in West Seattle.
Among the passionate group is often Sr. Charlene Hudon, SP, who’s ministries involve supporting her fellow Sisters living at St. Joseph Residence, which sits directly west of the facility nicknamed “The Mount.” One day late last year, she witnessed the catalyst of this movement – Providence Mount St. Vincent resident Marjorie Prince – demonstrating on her own, while sitting in her walker alongside the road. Sr. Charlene knew then that this was another place that could use her voice.
“I thought, ‘I’ve got two good knees,’ and so I wanted to join her and proclaim justice in the world,” said Sr. Charlene, who is Chair of the Sisters’ Earth Committee. “As a Sister of Providence, we carry on what we have been called to do: to stand up for the poor, the marginalized, and those who can’t speak.”
Thankfully, Sr. Charlene wasn’t alone in lending support for Prince’s cause. Organizers of the West Seattle-based group Postcards 4 Democracy were also inspired to raise their voices alongside Prince, who says she first began to demonstrate with signs in front of the facility in June 2025. What was once a movement of one now frequently draws dozens of supporters every Monday afternoon.
“It’s inspiring to see the heritage live out in action right here,” said Sr. Charlene.
- Further Reading on Prince, via the West Seattle Blog:
This story was originally produced in March 2026. Sadly, Marjorie Prince passed away on May 19, 2026.