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archdiocese of st. paul and minneapolis
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After shooting in a Minnesota church, what happens next?

What does a bishop do liturgically when a church building is marred by violence?

The Pillar
Aug 28, 2025
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In the wake of the first mass shooting inside a U.S. Catholic church, leaders of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis will be occupied in weeks to come with funerals, hospital visits, prayer services, and coordinating counseling and pastoral care for the community impacted by the tragedy.

Annunciation Catholic Church. Courtesy photo/Facebook.

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