“Sophia was born and raised in our St. Mary’s parish, immersed in the life of the Church together with her extended family of several generations who are devoted members of our congregation”

Girl critically injured in Minneapolis parish shooting undergoes surgery at hospital where her mother works

By News on the Net -- CatholicVote——Bio and Archives--August 30, 2025

A 12-year-old girl shot during the Aug. 27 assault on a Minneapolis Catholic parish underwent emergency surgery following the attack in the intensive care unit of the hospital where her mother works as a pediatric critical care nurse.

Sophia Forchas had just started seventh grade at Annunciation Catholic School when she was shot during a Mass held at the adjoining Annunciation Catholic Church, CBS News reported. ---More...

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