August 28, 2025

After yesterday’s senseless shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church, Archbishop Hebda of the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis said, in part, “I beg for the continued prayers of all of the priests and faithful of this Archdiocese, as well for the prayers of all men and women of good will, that the healing that only God can bring will be poured out on all those who were present at this morning’s Mass and particularly for the affected families who are only now beginning to comprehend the trauma they sustained. We lift up the souls of those who lost their lives to our loving God through the intercession of Our Lady, Queen of Peace.”

I invite all parishes to include a prayer at Mass, commending to God those who have died through such unjust violence, pleading that hearts will be converted from the evil of violence, and that survivors of such acts may know a consolation that only God can grant.  Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us!

Sincerely in Christ,

Most Rev. Scott E. Bullock
Bishop of Rapid City