Sophia Forchas was the most seriously wounded among the surviving children injured in the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church. A shooter opened fire through the windows of the church on Aug. 27 during morning Mass as children marked the first week of school, killing an 8-year-old and a 10-year-old and injuring 21 others, 18 of them children.

Sophia’s parents, Amy and Thomas Forchas, praised those who treated her in a statement Thursday announcing her release.

“To every individual who played a role in Sophia’s healing and recovery: We thank you from the depths of our hearts,” they said, adding that they will never forget the world-class care that sustained her and the commitment of the medical staff that “carried us through.”

“Sophia’s healing journey continues with outpatient therapy and the road to full recovery remains long,” her parents continued. “Yet