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March 28, 2023Statement from Bishop Robert McManus, Diocese of Worcester:
The horrific news of the shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville moves us to pray that God will welcome those who have died into his loving embrace while asking for the grace to comfort those who mourn the loss of their children, their family members and friends in the days and weeks ahead. This terrible shooting is yet another reminder that we need to accelerate civil discussions across party lines about appropriate access to weapons and broader access to mental health services for people in need of help. Our nation cannot continue to think of this continued violence against children and those who have dedicated their lives to educating them as simply random acts beyond anyone’s control. Freedom to carry firearms cannot be guaranteed in isolation of a responsibility to protect our citizens, especially the most vulnerable.
Statement from David Perda, Ph.D., Superintendent of Catholic Schools
School safety is of paramount importance and our schools have been appropriately trained and put action plans in place in conjunction with local police to be as prepared as possible. The news of any school shooting is of great concern and we want our students, teachers, and staff to feel safe in our schools. The reality today is that we must continually be vigilant regarding school safety.