Pastoral Message from Bishop Joe S. Vásquez

on shooting in Uvalde, Texas

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I ask the people of the Diocese of Austin to join me in prayer as we mourn the loss of life in today’s school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. I am deeply saddened by this tragic event that took the lives of so many innocent children and their teachers.  My prayers go out to all the victims, their families, friends, and the entire Uvalde community.

Through the intercession of Our Lady of Sorrows, may God’s infinite love and mercy grant strength to those who mourn, healing and consolation to the wounded, and peace to all who grieve.