Take care. Your memories match mine to the tea and the one that stood out a lot was being happy your children were not as foolish as you. She was such a nice woman. Stay safe and stay blessed . May God continue to bless you and yours. I think I can still remember the beautiful Italian names of at least 10 of my classmates-although there were 50 in a class and one nun! I have decided to share some of my fondest memories of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Grammar School and St. Frances XavierCabrini Church. This is Frank Rose Marie Espositos newphew. My family lived across the street from the school and was within ourplay area. I loved this school and the nuns so much. hi robert,my mom/grandparents lived next door to your family 2930 w lexington.my was good friends with your uncles anthony/frank.here is a link to a video of my great grandparents 50th wedding anniversary in 1942 at mother cabrini.one of your uncles(alex) is an altar boy in the movie if remember correctly?my mom talks about your family all the time and talks to them regularly.my moms maiden name is dote.the film shows the inside of the church and walking from lexington street and also sacramento boulevard.i was born after everyone left the neighborhood but i love hearing all the stories http://youtu.be/aGUdUjF1z8s through grade 3 begin their FXW journey here. My name is Catherine Costa. Merry Christmas Happy New Year, My mother was the organist there from when the church opened. It was like living in Italy. SEARCH @ Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish. I had just arrived to Chicago from Rome, Italy and I didnt understand or speak English. Hi Donna. Her brother, Robert, served in the army during WWII and was with Eisenhower when they liberated Dachau. Manley was an elementary school in the sixties and was turned into a high school in the 70s. I drive down the Eisenhower past the old neighborhood wondering what its like. I also do remember Farther Dufficy. In fact, while I was teaching, I would sometimes relate to my students how life was like on Lexington Street. 120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60661 p: 312-466-0700 f: 312-466-0711. I remember all the nuns you mentioned. I now live in Roselle Il and I am a parishioner at St Matthew Parish in Schaumburg. I remember the apartment building at the Northeast corner of Sacramento and Polk being razed to make way for the new school building, and playing in the 10 foot deep rain flooded construction pit, using foundation forms as rafts, after a particularly heavy rain forced a halt to the construction. Many wonderful memories. Hi Irma, my name is Tony Coleman. My memories are of playing with many friends in the area. I lived at 2818 W Flournoy. My Dad and Uncles owned a grocery storeC&C Food Martson the corner of of California and Harrison and I remember the names of so many local merchantslike Sarnos and JVs pharmacy. Can you send me the photo? He then served your community for sometime. The priests and nuns were wonderful, too. That nun must have thanked me 3 times for those stockings. I remember hanging out with you and Ernie Ipachino before you moved. Your article doesnt say when you attend St Francis Cabrini. I was in fifth grade. Father Jack Wall, pastor of Old St. Patrick`s church, with a bold This is Rosalie Guerrieri Wemple. My memories also includes my first viewing of a movie. Chuck had opened a bakery in Elmwood Park by that time. We shopped at a little grocery store named Zenas that was in the middle of our block. Some of the names on our block were Simone, DiPintino, Laurenzano, DeLegge, and now my mind draws a blank. Contact the Archdiocese of Chicago for any information you may need. Hi Anthony. Please contact the school for more details. I also remember a Priest from Chile. I know there have been problems, but I am so thankful! Hello Everyone!!! And, I still remember the nuns taking us into the church and directing small groups of students to a small anterior room filled with statues to pray. We had such a wonderful turnout Lucian and Bro were there along with Sr. Alphonse and The principal Sr. Teresina. I remember Brother Silvio giving us instruction on serving Mass and Father Coco being the pastor. The factory across the alley behind our house. Bulley & Andrews, BAMR, BACR, and associated logos are registered trademarks of Bulley & Andrews, LLC. He gave me a lovely cross as a memento and I still have it. I will be 75 this month and all the memories I had from the old neighborhood are still there. They must have been a wreck while I was gone, becausemany of the people in Clear Lake, Iowa had never met a black person before. Does anyone else recall him? My mother, Jean Lindvall, attended Providence Catholic High School. Spelling) also remember a few people like Corinne Perino, Nancy Sineni, Julie. Me and my cousin scaled buildings, jumped roofs, played tight rope on the railroad tracks, climbed fences and went into buildings that had a fire. Coco was the first person to tell me about the great Italian A.P. I am looking at our class picture as I write this. How they linger! Faculty and staff refer to our communitys palpable, engaging energy. The project provides new and expanded spaces for parish and school learning and growth, and community-building activities. I attended this school for 5 years, graduated from 8th grade in 1974! When we attended school, we had morning and afternoon recess, and Lexington St. was barricaded at lunchtime so we could play in the street as well as in the playground. Those were good years, good neighborhood. I remember going to the bakery on kedzie Sarnos with my mom. So very nice to read all of your post God Bless you all.. When I tell my children and rattle off their names, they look at me with crossed eyes and say Weve heard this story so many times dad!. Then to the playground on the closed street! Who was in class with my cousin, Teresa Mamolella and her sister Donna? My name is Francine Palma (Long) and we lived at 3011 W. Lexington with my mother and father Rose and Fred. Are you related to her! hi there!! While at Saint Francis Cabrini I attained so many of my sacraments there, however I was baptized at Our Lady of Sorrows. Welcome! Also my brother and sister, and all my cousins. Such fond memories of the Church, School, Priests, and Nuns. Yes, we both remember Dennis Kendall. Are you still in Chicago? Have a great day and thanks for replying. St Francis Xavier is located on the West Side of I-15. I remember our pastor, Fr. Was just told about this page. Which is now called Queen of All Saints. We took the opportunity to use the foundation forms to float around in the hole. My grandfather Tony Campagnas funeral was at the funeral home on Sacramento. I would have to search but I do have a lot of photos etc. The hot dog stand on Sacramento Blvd. We adore and love our FXW community! it shows them walking from home(2916 w lexington)to mother cabrini and shows inside the church and outside in front on sacramento blvd.if i remember one of the altar boys seen briefly in the film is a guerrieri!! Call 312-268-2543. He was a real man of the people. We used to shop at Sarnos. Sister Philip was my eighth grade teacher and Sister Speranza for seventh grade. 120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60661 p: 312-466-0700 f: 312-466-0711. It was a really nice trip. They love it! Lucky. Some of the Nuns no longer wore their habits, and there was a rumor that one hadmarried a former priest. We are still in the area, my brother is on the west side and Im in the western burbs. Alequin/Melendez Family lived in the Cabrini neighborhood from 1953 1966. I attended Cabrini up to the 6th grade.(1978). Hi Rosalie I remember some of the nuns: Sister Phillips, Sister Rapheal, Sister Speranza (? Since graduating from SFDS in 2006, she has earned a B.A in secondary education from St. Xavier University, a Masters in Education Leadership from Aurora University, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Aurora University. Thanks for writing this! Thank you so much for sending me this link! "He has a world of talent. Jim passed away recently, however. In 1989, the late First Lady of Chicago Maggie Daley approached I also attended my first Ice Cream Social. Like to here from anyone in my class room with sister Teresine. I lived on Polk Street until 1959 then my family moved to the Southwest side of Chicago. 9-12. Light the Way: Advancing Saint Francis High School, our new comprehensive fundraising campaign, continues this enduring cycle. I went to school there from 1954-1960 (we moved when I was in 5th grade). Those were the days nuns used a ruler to discipline. We lost touch with each other. If there is a way. We even had a basement-how did they do that in those days? that you mention was owned by Willie & Delores Russo. my 70th birthday. Hi Rosalie, I am retied and live in Arizona.My Email is mrnicksdec@hotmail.com.Love to here from you. Carmel in Melrose Park. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini School on Chicagos Westside, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic School Westside Chicago, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGUdUjF1z8s&feature=share&list=UUD6PTrH9Vuwx0jy17y7VU-w. The E-W streets in the neighboorhood were Polk. I have to admit it was not easy and I did feel alienated, gradually I managed to learn the language. Bulley & Andrews served as construction manager for the new, 22,300 sq. I have great memories of that neighborhood. Ill scan them and see if its possible to post them here, or on my facebook page if its not possible to post here. In our buildingyou could savour the smells of neckbonesand collard greens, spicy beans and rice, spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread, and corned beef with potatopancakes. That is still our goal. I hope you are well during these difficult times. You were probably in class with my younger sister Joyce. We lived 3400 w Harrison. You were in my class. It was in the church rectory. I really enjoy reading these comments about I have not been active on this page but I am curious to know if there are any friends or family that might know anyone that graduated from St. Frances Cabrini in the class of 1964. It was a great Italian neighborhood. joe. Thank you for your comments. We were all so innocent and care free. I think I went to school with you too, Debbie DiOrio. Its been a long time. Im sure thats where we first saw Ben Hur. Thechildren stared at me and asked questions, but I was treated warmly by each and every one I met. Me and my cousins went there also. Why is there no record on the internet of this church and school? I still have it. History; Mission Statement; Namesake; Our Charisms; . Tests that are either required or recommended for admission to the school. Her name was Maddalena Laurenzano and her husbands name was Nicola. There was a Louis Manzella in my class. We can't say enough great things about our beloved school. On January 10, 1910, a four-room combination convent/school was opened. We intended to send our oldest to preschool at FXW and then consider a move to the burbs for first grade- FXW has kept us in the city! It was a rich community full of diversity and my friends spanned the gambit. Any relation. Florian Girometta, Fr. The church was beautiful with Mother Cabrini in her glass coffin. I graduated from Cabrini in 1964. Ive often wondered what happened to this memorial. Please try to understand what I am saying. I am sure he would love to hear from you all and share photos and memories. p: 312-466-0700 When is the application deadline for Frances Xavier Warde School? We moved out in 1960. St. Francis Xavier Parish was established in 1904. Frances Xavier Warde Schools Unclaimed 751 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654 Contact info Website Private schools are not rated 24 reviews Private school ? I remember being your friend at Mother Cabrini. My mom kept in touch with Sr. Teresine until she passed. (I forgot about the classrooms in the church basement, but remember it now that you mentioned it.) Over the years I have run across many people from our neighborhood. For more information, please contact the school. Do you remember Dennis Kendall? Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. We lived on the Island at Austin and Roosevelt Rd .I graduated in 68 my brother Frank in 67 from Austin High, did you go to Austin or one of the all girl high schools in the area. St. Francis Xavier School is a private, Catholic school located in WILMETTE, IL. Thanks! We live at 2930 W Lexington next door to you. Maybe wear matching ribbons on our tops so we know were all from Cabrini. Are you related? I love hearing about different experiences at Cabrini. Thats amazing! Hi Rosalie, Was not any different at St. Philips. This is amazing to see your post. We were actually the first graduating class in 1959. I also attended my first funeral at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church. I intend on visiting her shrine very soon here near Lincoln Park (I believe). It happened after the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968. Sr. Speranza was my homeroom teacher. Here are a few other things I remember about our neighborhood. I remember fondly being taught the rudiments of volleyball-one of the first sports we girls were exposed to by Sr. Ethel Agnes and Sr Phillip. Compare St. Francis Xavier School to Other Schools School Details Grades PK, K-8 Students 283 Student-Teacher Ratio 15:1 National 17:1 Full-Time Teachers 17 Part-Time Teachers 3 Tuition The church is now a Baptist Church and the school is call Altus Academy, a charter school. Father Lucky was always at our house for dinner. Proudly created with Wix.com. We appear to have been contemporaries there. Hi Rosalie feel free to join that as well..I was at Cabrini from 1950 to 1959 when I graduated. Sister Alfonso was my Kindergarten teacher. Wayne Watts Pastor 847-251-0771 Email Fr. I believe those years at Cabrini were the most memorable years of my life. Where are you? After mass I would go to the convent with the nuns & have breakfast. I remember Sarnos bakery and I think Mama Celeste was in the neighborhood. i hope you got to see the movie footage i posted the link of.it doesnt show much inside the church but alot of sacramento blvd and some of lexington st Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. My husband attended the school there until 1961 until his family moved to Berwyn. Its funny, but I can still remember when things began to change. many wonderful memories on polk street. Sister Speranza did have 7th and 8th in one room. The only nun I remember is Sister Henry. Formerly Rosie L Harris sister Bernice and brother David. "Tim Baity is going to be a special player," St. Xavier coach Mike Feminis said. Would love to hear how everyone is! Thank you for sharing. Which is where I began my catholic education. My family lived on Polk Street about a half block east of California, and I started there in fourth grade. The street that was blocked was Lexington. I attended from 1953 to 1961 when we moved to Glen Ellyn sadly at the beginning of my eight grade. Someone mentioned seeing the movies during school. I realized that I said that the 6th and 7th were in one room. Google Map it. We were poor, but we didnt know it, or care. Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. Your mom is very fortunate to still be in contact with her classmates. We moved after that and I went to St Simeon school in Bellwood, IL. He invited me to his 25th anniversary as a priest. Its the only memory I have of the school. Angela Carmeline is my sister and Georgia is my first cousin. Hi just came across this page .Love it. I just celebrated my 70th birthday as well! May you and yours have safe and enjoyable holidays. Hi Leonora, I graduated from Cabrini in 1959. I still have a cross given to me by Fr. joe. My grandma lived at 3047 W. Polk St. Are you still in Chicago? I have found two which are Eunice Evans and Derek McGlorthan. We offer affordable tuition with a wide variety of scholarship opportunities for students and families. Such special times And I think we were all very humble and well-behaved. Lots of fun at recess. I also remember Faldo cheese, wasnt there a store on Taylor street, next to Scafuri bakery? Its like yesterday. Now I am retired and live in Florida. of friends and neighbors. It was nice hearing from you! We were very involved with the school and church and the wonderful nuns. I graduated Cabrini in 1959 and then went to Providence HS. I attended school there & Remember our pastor Fr. The Frances Xavier Warde School is a Catholic elementary school in downtown Chicago that provides an academically excellent, values-oriented education to students of all ethnic, religious, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in a child-centered urban environment. Does anybody know if Jill. I just had to tell you about the 2900 block of Lexington being blocked off for recess. Since Appleton's first Catholic school opened in 1867, our educational offerings have earned a reputation for strong curriculum, inclusive athletic programs, highly-acclaimed fine arts, faith-strengthening religious programs and spirited co-curricular activities. I am on email with a few gals from high school and thats it. Hi Frank, that is my brother John. 612 E. Washington St. I am Diane and we called you Rosemary. Mike Dote, Hi, my name is Tony Coleman and I graduated in the class of 64, unfortunately there were only 13 in my class. There were 10 kids, including Carmine, Sarah (Dolly), Marie, Lorraine, Robert, Anthony, Alex, Joseph, Anna and Frank. The full- and part-time staff of Saints JFX Parish are dedicated to serving the needs of the Church and would be happy to talk to you and help in any way we can! We would love to have as many from Cabrini as possible with us. I lived at 2912 W Flournoy. joe falbo. During the Pier Room riot, Leo stayed around to fight, but I ran out to try to get him help. Coincidence how we both met our husbands at UIC. Giving. kids. I have noted your e-mail address. We loved Sarnos Bakery and went there all the time in fact there is a cookie we have never again seen in our lives usually sold at Christmas time it was a large dark cookie in the shape of a triangle and chocolate frosted. So my grandfather Vincent Mamolella paid the $1 and arranged to have it moved to his lot at 3011. Our families are invited to come see what the ingenious minds of their students have been creating. I would love to see it. . I graduated in 1964 and I am curious to know if any of my former classmates are in touch with this site. How much does Frances Xavier Warde School cost? Frances Gasparro, I graduated Cabrini in 1959. 2020 Saint Xavier University achieves an enrollment milestone in welcoming its largest freshman class in the institution's nearly 175-year history, despite challenges posed by COVID-19. Hello Lenora. I think Tom, Dan, Barbara I remember them moving to California. Catholic Elem School Lived on Lockwood and Washington. How many rooms? Frances Xavier Warde School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body. One incident Ill never forget I think it was Sacramento Street where part of the street was blocked with wood traffic horses so the kids could play outside for recess. You can visit our nuns at their Mother House Sacred Heart Academy FaceBook page, Now, the nuns a known as The Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I remember you on the 4th floor with the M.P. We were born around 1945. I ran across this quite by accident. Here's a roadmap to finding the school you want. He is 86 and is celebrating his 59th Anniv. How are you. I was bussed to the school from St. Finbarr which was closed following the 68 riots. are amazing and truly connect with your kids to learn how they learn best. I loved my school. Blessings to you as well. Our neighborhood had amazing Italian bakeries. [1] That was during my sophmore year, sometime around 1954-1955. Beginning with the demolition of the school's existing gymnasium, the program provided an addition which includes a new gymnasium, two floors of classrooms, a cafeteria and common spaces. We went there during the 50s. Yes, she is my cousin. As a keystone of its diverse community, The School provides need-based scholarships to 30 percent of its students, partners with its families, nurtures faith development for its Catholic students, and engages all students to learn about and respect other faith traditions. You could be a cousin as I dont know much of anything about my grandmothers family except they were from Gorgoglione, Italy. Do you remember MaryAnn Farinella? FR Lucky. St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System is a private Catholic school system offering preschool through 12th grade Catholic education to the Fox Valley and surrounding communities. Thanks so much for responding. What a small world that you worked there. St. Francis School 1975-76. x. . I think it was named Raymonds. I promised in a earlier post to scan them and post them somewhere. We lived at 3045 W Polk and moved around 1959_1960. Interview requirements for admission to the school. My cousin was Patricia Paletta. Hi Donna, my name is Tony Coleman and I attended Cabrini from 6th through 8th grades. Please Contact the school for more information. My Brothers and I when there for 3rd and 4th grade. You were a classmate of my brother Ralph Bertoncini. I do enjoy contacting former students and members of Cabrini parish. I lived on Flournoy. The application deadline for Frances Xavier Warde School is Dec. 1 / Feb. 15. Stay safe and stay blessed , Hello everyone, I attended Mother Cabrini from 09-1958 to 06-1959 6th grade. Some of them were married at the church. The property was located on the poverty-stricken west side of Chicago at 751 S. Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois . I wonder what will become of the building? Who can forget Fr. Please include any comments on: The Frances Xavier Warde School - Graduation Mass. History There is nothing like that here in the Tampa area. Fri, Mar 3. I had a girl in my class named Rosalie Guerrieri. Annette Sessom is the person you are referring to her sister was Donna. Sonny Carnegios huge Lionel train set-up in his basement. I remember that well! Graduated in 67 from Siena High on Central and Washington. My family lived on 710 California street a few blocks from the school, reading some of your stories i cant relate to much because it was a little before my time, but they did bring back old memories of my class mates and teachers and field trips. Fond memories of the horsedrawn produce wagon coming up the alley with the sing-song calling out of wares. Its always a pleasure hearing from someone who can relate to the wonderful experience of that school and neighborhood. Since Appleton's first Catholic school opened in 1867, our . Reply to Cathy elyotbenit@att.net. Loved it soooo much. The class following me had over 100, I believe. vision. My Aunt and Uncle were the Lullos, you might remember my cousin Dolores Lullo. I visited once and they were only using the first floor. We lived with my grandfather (Harry Lindvall) at 2943 W Harrison, next to Zivs, Harrison and Sacramento. i will tell my mom she was mentioned here again lol. I to remember father Coco. You must have been in my classroom. Data Sources Academics A Diversity A+ Teachers A fxw.org (312) 466-0700 751 N. STATE ST. / 120 S. DESPLAINES ST. CHICAGO, IL 60654 About Frances Xavier Warde School. A Catholic Chapel, part of Our Lady of Mercy, a Roman Catholic Church, in the Avondale. Preschoolers and families are celebrating love and kindness this morning in a prayer service at Old St. Patricks Church. So sad to see what has happened over the years to the neighborhood. You contact me at LLT125@aol.com. He loved us singing Kumbaya at mass in the morning.. 41420 - St. Francis Xavier School, LaGrange (3) 41430 - St. Francis Xavier School, Wilmette (1) 41450 - St. Gall School (1) 41460 - St. Genevieve School (1) . Any relation to him? 379 followers . Presently its being used for administrative purposes. If the Cabrini students happened to step on his parkway grass, he would spray them with the water from his garden hose. I believe 7th and 8th grade were in the same room at that time, because Sister Speranza was the teacher. Mass Times. Please contact the school for more details. This tour is designed for parents only. School Reviews. Some students were in awe of such a close-knit, ethnic neighborhood. We had been very active in the Church and school, and remember Father Cogo, Father Lucky and Btr. I found a class picture from 1948, and another from 1952. FXW follows a rigorous curriculum that enables students to grow, clarify their values, and develop decision-making skills and a sense of responsibility for themselves and the world they will inherit. I can still remember the awe I felt when the Nuns took us on a viewing. Early Childhood Elementary Middle School What's Happening The seed/nut man, the knife and scissor sharpening man, the fruit and vegetable guy and the truck that used to deliver pop to our house. Imust give my parents a great deal of credit for allowing me on this trip. 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