"i am grateful to monsignor wendrychowicz and monsignor beach, for their leadership in making this recommendation to close saint josaphat school. i recognize it was guided by a desire for careful stewardship of parish resources and for the pastoral care of parents, children and staff of the school. it is my hope that parents will continue to choose a quality, catholic education for their children and i pray that the parishioners of st. josaphat and all the faithful of manayunk will continue to support catholic education and be guided by the jesus christ our lord and savior during this transition."