FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE)– The Diocese of Fall River is among local groups offering condolences following a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minnesota that killed two students and injured 17 people.

“What should have been a joyful celebration for Catholic school students to begin a new school year has become the latest tragedy that we struggle to comprehend,” Bishop Edgar da Cunha said. “Together with Catholics across the Diocese of Fall River, I mourn the innocent lives lost and pray for healing for all those affected– students, families, educators and the entire community.”

The Diocese of Providence also released a statement on the shooting, writing on Facebook “Bishop Lewandowski invites us all to keep the Annunciation School community in our prayers, and encourages our scho

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