Statement on Tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School

The University of Notre Dame community is heartbroken to learn of the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. We grieve with the families who lost loved ones, pray for the injured, and stand in solidarity with the Annunciation School family. We also extend our prayers and support to our Alliance for Catholic Education teachers and Remick Leaders serving in the Archdiocese who are directly impacted and accompanying students and colleagues in this time of unimaginable loss.

Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.
President

August 27, 2025