Archbishop Aquila Calls for Prayer Following Shooting at Minneapolis Annunciation Catholic School

(Photo courtesy of Minneapolis' Annunciation Catholic School Facebook page)

Upon hearing of the horrible attack at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila issued the following statement, printed below in full, asking the faithful of the Archdiocese of Denver to unite in prayer with our brothers and sisters in Minnesota.

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

With a heavy heart, I learned of the terrible shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, where children and teachers were gathered for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. At a time when young hearts were turned toward the Lord in prayer, violence entered the sanctuary, leaving wounds, fear, and deep sorrow.

The pain of this tragedy is present in our hearts. I invite the faithful of the Archdiocese of Denver to join me in earnest prayer. Let us lift every child, teacher and family of Annunciation Catholic School to the Father, especially those who have been injured, asking Christ the Divine Physician to bring healing to them. We entrust the school and parish community to the maternal intercession of Our Lady of Sorrows, who stood faithfully by the Cross of her Son and knows the anguish of a grieving heart.

Please keep our brothers and sisters in Minneapolis close in prayer during these difficult days ahead.