A 12-year-old girl who was severely injured in a mass shooting at a Catholic school in Minnesota has been released from the hospital.

Lydia Kaiser was wounded while "protecting her little buddy" during the first Mass of the school year at Annunciation Catholic School, according to .

She has been in the hospital for more than a week, undergoing surgery and receiving "constant care."

"She is strong and in good spirits," a statement from Lydia's family says. "She has one more surgery later this month. Please continue to keep her in your prayers."

Two children were killed and more than a dozen others were injured in the Aug. 27 shooting.

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