We, the undersigned, hereby petition Bishop Daniel Thomas to reconsider the decision to move Fr. Kardzis(Chris) to Freemont and would respectfully request he stay at Regina Coeli.

Fr. Chris is a respected leader, teacher, and follower of Christ in the Regina Coeli community and his removal would affect the community in the following ways:

• Would hinder the progress the Church has made since his arrival
• Parishioners would have to readjust to another Priest after having Fr. Chris for only a short amount of time
• Schoolchildren would have to readjust to a new Priest in a short amount of time
• Fr. Chris is very good with the children and we believe this is a fundamental strength of the Parish and school
• Would affect catechumens who are currently taking classes at Regina Coeli who feel comfortable with Fr. Chris