How Can We Not Pray? Franciscan University’s President Speaks Out in the Washington Examiner

Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, offers a bold, faith-filled response to the Annunciation Church tragedy—embracing culture, standing strong in the truth, and calling us to prayer with courage.

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August 29, 2025

Franciscan University of Steubenville President, Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, authored a powerful opinion piece in the Washington Examiner responding to the tragic shooting at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis. In his article, Father Dave confronts the reality of evil in our world, defends the indispensable role of prayer, and calls all people of faith to stand firm in truth and hope.

“Hope is not naïve belief in magical outcomes. Hope is rooted in the promise of a God who knows what it is to suffer, who gives us right guidance to act, and who makes known to us his love, healing, and comfort amid unimaginable pain.

Too often, we reduce tragedies such as this to issues of politics, policy, or psychology. These matter and must be addressed. We need wise leadership, good laws, mental health resources, and vigilance in protecting our communities. But none of these is enough on its own. Because beneath the surface, something deeper and more insidious is at work.

We must name it plainly: Evil.”

Read the whole article on the Washington Examiner.

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