Education

Statement of Sister Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of New York, on the Tragic Events at Annunciation Catholic School and Parish in Minneapolis

We pray for the victims and their families, and especially for the souls of the young students whose lives were taken far too soon

On behalf of the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York, I extend our heartfelt prayers to our colleagues in the ministry of Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, who have been deeply affected by the tragic events at Annunciation Catholic School and Parish in Minneapolis. We pray for the victims and their families, and especially for the souls of the young students whose lives were taken far too soon.

As we pray for those affected, we remain committed to the safety and well-being of every student in our own schools. We look forward to welcoming them to a safe environment for the first day of school next week, with resources through ADAPP (Archdiocese of New York Drug Abuse Prevention Program) available for students and their families as needed.

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

May the Lord of Peace grant His merciful grace, bringing comfort and healing to all who mourn.

"His Holiness prays for the wounded as well as the first responders, medical personnel and clergy who are caring for them and their loved ones."

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Central to the sisters' vocation is their Eucharistic life. The chapel at Rosary Hill Home is their motherhouse's living heart, from which the sisters draw strength to fulfill their mission.

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We join in compassionate solidarity with the countless families of the city of Minneapolis, Annunciation Catholic School, and beyond who have been touched by an unthinkable grief caused by mind numbing gun violence which has become all too common.

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