Bishop Galante sends letter to Cape May Catholics

It basically says, "I don't care what you think, feel, or how this affects your life. I'm gonna do what I'm gonna do, so tough." Here's the exact wording:

I do understand the disappointment of school families and the Borough of Cape May Point community over this decision; however, I accepted the recommendations of the pastors from the sponsoring parishes that the school merge with St. Ann's in Wildwood in order to ensure the future availability of Catholic elementary school education in this area of the diocese.  Cape May County Herald 8/5
What a way to pass the buck to the pastors. What a lot of good those "listening sessions" must've done! Wow, who knew how many Catholics in South Jersey were clambering for their churches and schools to be closed!

Link here

(See also here. Star of the Sea school parents and community are trying to save the school, but it looks like the Diocesan "Galante Administration" couldn't care less. Shut 'em down! Shut 'em down! Close 'em, close 'em, shut 'em down! Wow, what Christ-like leadership. Just gives ya the warm fuzzies, huh?

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