"Many of the pastors say mass shootings have become a sad reality for too many people in communities around the country. "It's a shame that we have to hire security to come to a place of worship where we should be able to express our love for God and our gratitude, but now we got to watch the person next to me because I don't know who they are or what their motives are," said Pastor Rodney Leggett, of the Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church."
"Here in the Bay Area, the Archdiocese of San Francisco says it too has felt the impact of the shooting. They tell ABC7 News reporter Tim Johns they're currently reviewing their protocols to ensure that students at their Catholic schools remain safe. "We know that parents choose Catholic schools because we provide a safe, nourishing environment for their children and we really do hold that trust sacred," said Chris Fisher. Fisher is the superintendent of Catholic schools for the archdiocese."
Rev. Amos Brown led faith leaders in a gathering at Third Baptist Church in San Francisco to respond to the Minneapolis Catholic school church shooting. Many pastors stated that mass shootings have become a sad reality for too many communities. Pastor Rodney Leggett said congregations now must hire security for places of worship and monitor unknown attendees. The Archdiocese of San Francisco is reviewing protocols to keep Catholic school students safe. Chris Fisher, superintendent of Catholic schools, emphasized providing a safe, nourishing environment and holding that trust sacred. Leadership described ongoing meetings and continual updates to emergency action plans. Several faith leaders linked political rhetoric to increased violence and called for collective action to address the problem.
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