Below is a statement from Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades in the aftermath of the Minneapolis shooting on Wednesday, Aug. 27:

“In the wake of the terrible tragedy in Minneapolis, the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church, we stand in prayerful solidarity with the Annunciation Catholic school and parish community. With them, we mourn the deaths of the two young children killed in the vicious attack and we pray for the full recovery of the 17 children and adults who were injured. We pray for all the parents and families afflicted by this senseless act of violence. I am reminded of the motto of Saint Benedict for his monks: “Ora et labora,” which means “Pray and work.” It’s not “prayer or work.” So let us offer our continuing prayers for the victims of this h

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