August 27, 2025
When I learned this morning of the shooting at Annunciation Church and School in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, my heart was saddened and my prayers went immediately to the children and the families of those who have been murdered, hurt or traumatized by this act of unjust violence.
Please join me in praying that every child, teacher, and family member who experienced this tragedy, especially those who were injured, will experience God’s assistance in this devastating time. We pray also for the souls of those who have died, their families and the Annunciation community.
We entrust the school and parish community to the loving heart of Christ as they walk through the difficulties of today and the days ahead.
Bishop Donald E. DeGrood
Bishop of the Diocese of Sioux Falls