We mourn the loss of innocent life taken in a devastating act of violence in Minneapolis, Minnesota during a school Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church.
As School Sisters of Notre Dame, we have had the joy of celebrating Mass with our students, fellow teachers, and their families over decades of dedication to Catholic education. The fact that violence of this nature could occur during such a sacred time is incomprehensible. We recommit ourselves to advocating for an end to the gun violence which plagues our nation.
To the Annunciation Catholic School community, especially the families who have suffered loss, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul Minneapolis, and the people of the Minneapolis area, we pray for you and mourn with you.
To our own sponsored schools and to our Sisters and Colleagues working in education, be assured of our prayers. We believe that every child should be able to walk into school with the assurance that it is a safe place for learning. We reaffirm our love and dedication to of all children entrusted to us.
May God’s Healing Spirit bring consolation to all who mourn and comfort to all those who were impacted by this horrific tragedy. May, Mary, our Lady of the Annunciation, strengthen the broken hearted and bring peace and justice to the world.
Let peace begin with us.
In Notre Dame.
Charmaine, Margaret (Peg), Mary, Mary Roy, Nancy and Paula
