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Nearly $4 Million Raised as Catholic Schools Tighten Sanctuary Safety After Minneapolis Shooting

Catholic school systems move to sanctuary drills, with leaders coordinating with the FBI.

Overview

  • GoFundMe campaigns and institutional drives have collected nearly $3.9 million to support victims' medical bills, funerals and family needs.
  • Police report two children were killed and 18 students ages 6 to 15 were wounded, along with three elderly parishioners during the Aug. 27 Mass.
  • Two children and one adult remained hospitalized at Hennepin County Medical Center as of Monday, with one child in critical condition.
  • The archdioceses of Los Angeles and Chicago are reinforcing safety plans to include time in churches and will conduct active-shooter drills in sanctuaries.
  • Archdiocesan safety teams are in contact with the FBI and are consulting Minneapolis police, with officials warning of elevated copycat risks and expanding mental-health support for students and staff.