Summary
On the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Prince George Bishop Stephen Jensen called for prayer and penance following a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in northern British Columbia. The incident resulted in at least ten confirmed deaths and dozens injured. An 18-year-old suspect, identified as female by authorities but born male, committed suicide after the attack. The town of Tumbler Ridge, with around 2,500 residents, is served by Our Lady of Peace Parish. Bishop Stephen Jensen urged for prayer and penance to address suffering and promote healing among the community. Archbishop Richard Smith from Vancouver also expressed solidarity and offered prayers in a message that was echoed by other Catholic leaders across British Columbia, including Michael Kwiatkowski of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy.
Key Topics
Tumbler Ridge shooting, Prince George, Catholic Church
