I remember Bernice as one of the fastest runners in school (YMCA). It was the best time of my life. St Francis Xavier School Elementary Schools Schools Educational Services Website 27 YEARS IN BUSINESS (708) 588-1472 21 N Catherine Ave La Grange, IL 60525 2. It happened after the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968. possible. St. Francis Xavier School in La Grange, Illinois serves 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. joe. hi peter my mom geraldine dote graduated in your class in 1953,small world huh?my aunt maryann gentilini was also in the same class,she lived on the 2800 block of flournoy.i was born after everyone left the neighborhood in 1962 but as a kid and adult i always love to hear the stories of the neighborhood.a few years ago i went into the church,its a baptist church now.it was really neat to be in there knowing my great grandparents etc whom i never met were also in that same place! and I do so remember the name Pat Donnamariawish my mother were still alive so I could tell her (she died a year ago today) she would have loved talking about it. I enjoyed the video very muchthank you! It was int he basement of the church in 1973 when I attended school there. I attended .St. After all these years, I still see some of the people from the 53 and 54 classes. That is awful that you got hit by a car. Father Coco coming to eat at our house, often. Those were good years, good neighborhood. An graduated in 1968. AI (Artificial Intelligence), specifically ChatGPT, poses some serious challenges for teachers. faiths, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds and everything that Robert Contreras I lived @ 2818 W Flournoy, my sister Alma & I attended Mother Cabrini in 1962 & 1963, I served Mass with Father Coco, my buddies were Merced Mercono, Pedro Ruiz, & Teddy Kovincski! Also remember having black cows at the soda fountain at DiPrima and Chiarmonte Pharmacy on Kedzie. Thank you for your comments. The St. Frances Cabrini church is now a baptist church. I remember some of the kids at UIC (remember Vito Parmigiana?) St. Francis Xavier School is a parish primary school of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia comprising a Pre-K through 8th Grade program. It appears that we all have fond memories of our teachers: Sr. Lucy, Sr. Rosaria, Sr. Teresa, Sr. Raphael, Sr. Speranza. Its funny, but I can still remember when things began to change. 120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60661 p: 312-466-0700 f: 312-466-0711. 4.00 to the convent chapel with prayers in Italian, then my grandfather would pick me up at 5:00 since he worked near . I had her in kindergarten and I remember to this day how sweet she was. now. St Francis Xavier is located on the West Side of I-15. 772. Important Links APPLY NOW! Graduation Class 1964. Now I am retired and live in Florida. School. I was mortified to give someone so holy such a lowly gift. and stay blessed. What wonderful memories. Yes, that is very sad Cabrini had lost so many students and parishioners. Memory not good anymore. Best regards to all my classmates- hope your journey has been much-blessed! St. Francis Xavier School differentiates itself from the other schools based on its philosophy of creating all rounded personalities rather than just lopsided academicians. My brother John Terrones was a year ahead of me, and Im sure he was in the same class as your sister Rosemarie. Im sure thats where we first saw Ben Hur. after graduating from Cabrini. It has 437 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. In my class was Robert Pacheco, Torrance Brooks, Jimmy Jacks and Lawrence Patrick. Hard to believe it was so long ago. Stay warm! I hope all is well with you. 801-966-1571 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 It did not fail that on some of those days the paddle would come out and I would get a hand spanking for being late. I know there have been problems, but I am so thankful! I remember when he excitement seeing the students going to school. Mike Dote, Hi, my name is Tony Coleman and I graduated in the class of 64, unfortunately there were only 13 in my class. Mother also grew up with Delores Rizzo who owned the hot dog stand. Do you know when Manley closed? Yes, she is my cousin. Bulley & Andrews served as construction manager for the new, 22,300 sq. The Student-Teacher Ratio for preschools is reported directly by the school. I did return and got married there in 1970. Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities, Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS), British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park, private school tuition across the country. Sister Philip was my eighth grade teacher and Sister Speranza for seventh grade. (Im glad my children were never as foolish as I). [1] Remember the aroma of hot dogs and greasy fries from across the school as well. Our mother, Rose Palma, was very active in the church snd school. We didnt live in the neighborhood so I would leave in the morning with my mother, who was the organist and be at the 7:00 mass. He unfortunately passed away about two years ago. Remember Bingo in the basement of the School? 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. Linda Manzella, do you have a relative who teaches at Orland Jr. High School in Orland Park, IL? Also Father Dufficy, god rest his soul. My parents moved in 1960 and I graduated from grammar school also in 1963. She is the daughter of Joseph and Mary Guerrieri. Here are a few other things I remember about our neighborhood. feel free to join that as well..I was at Cabrini from 1950 to 1959 when I graduated. Early Childhood Elementary Middle School What's Happening My mother dragging us into the house where we watched from the window. Imust give my parents a great deal of credit for allowing me on this trip. We lived on Polk then we moved to 717 S Sacramento. We called him Fr. Unfortunately the class of 64 only had 13 The neighborhood boys and I had a great time playing on those floating forms until we got kicked out of there. I had posted some memories of my years at Mother Cabrini on this site in June of this year. It would be good to see you guys sometime if we could arrange a time to get together. I remember Fr Coco and Fr Lucian and all the rest of those you mentioned. Feel very Blessed to have lived in this neighborhood of LOVE and RESPECT. Sister Speranza was the 8th nun at the time. I still do and enjoying retirement after working as a print production mgr for Leo Burnett and other companies downtown. Best, Liz, Hello Frank, Just came across this site. Florian Girometta, Fr. Deadline for application submissions. No one has mentioned the school was originally located in an apartment building facing Polk ST.where the convent/school now stand. At one point the building almost tipped over as they adjusted the rollers. I also thought that statement was a little odd, and I do understand what you are saying. I really loved the school, we actually had softball team that played in Altgeld Park. I lived at 3014 W. Lexington and I went to kindergarten at St Francis Cabrini school. I/m interested in locating some of the classroom pictures. 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. HI, I just came across this site dont know anybody here but Rosie Harris Ross. Unfortunately I did not know Fr. The school and church closed in 1987, but the impact lives on. Shortly after, she and her family moved to the suburbs, and my family bought a house in the Logan Square neighborhood, where I also bought a 2-flat. I know the school and parish closed many years ago. Francine Palma Long My name is Francine Palma (Long) and we lived at 3011 W. Lexington with my mother and father Rose and Fred. My 1st grade teacher was Sister Evelyn. Im feeling motivated now and will try to do that in the next week in hopes that some of you can put a name to the many faces that I cant place. is located in the West Loop. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 524 Ninth Street Wilmette, IL 60091 Phone: (847) 256-4250 Email Us Directions. Thank you and blessings to you also. We offer Preschool, PreKinder, Kindergarten, Elementary & Middle School grades. Her brother, Robert, served in the army during WWII and was with Eisenhower when they liberated Dachau. My cousin Mary might remember more of the names as shes 10 years older than me. Hi Connie, How are you? Ive been reading these postings and remembering those old days. So glad to hear from you! Me and my cousins went there also. I loved Cabriniacross from Manley School. I wish our beloved Parish was still in existence so we could visit it. Not sure if we are the Laurenzanos youre referring to. Dont know if she was related to Jill. He is currently a professor at Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts . Take care hope to here from you again. Dufficy as well as Sisters Philip And Speranza. an academically excellent education along with a foundation to Dennis and I are happy to hear from you. I am retied and live in Arizona.My Email is mrnicksdec@hotmail.com.Love to here from you. The Frances Xavier Warde School. I remember you and your mom very well. I appreciate all the love and comments my blog has received. Hi Elizabeth, my name is Anthony Coleman. It would be nice to have a St. Frances Cabrini student reunion and meet at a mass at a Catholic Church nearby like Holy Family or Holy Rosary. Class of 1974. Truly miss your relatives bakery, Espositos; the aroma of fresh Italian bread, and pastries! Provides auto-suggestions when entering text. My husband was a classmate of hers at Our Lady of Mt. 10 talking about this. Fri, Mar 3. Reading all the different brought back many memories. 606 E. Washington St. Medina, Ohio 44256 (330) 725-4968. History; Mission Statement; Namesake; Our Charisms; . Also my brother and sister, and all my cousins. Hi Anthony, If my parents didnt move, I would have graduated in 63. The riots were what made my parents move. The Frances Xavier Warde School is a Catholic elementary school in downtown Chicago. Have a great day and thanks for replying. I think I am a lot older than most of the postees here. You must have been in my classroom. My mom would bring us pizza for lunch at Mother Cabrini. You could actually come through the school yard and follow a path directly on to Lexington. I remember you on the 4th floor with the M.P. Fr Lucian (if you remember him) stayed friends with our family until his death. 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. I am a little late to this party. Take care. percent of this School`s students would receive financial Im still searching, but I was very excited to find the blog. It provides information and resources about religion, cultures, and what's happening within the FXW community. Charles who actually left to join the Air Force. SEARCH @ Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish. How they linger! I had many adventures riding the subway to school and, at times, I drove my junky car which was always broken down. We lived across the street at 2946 W. Lexington. If you know of any other Cabrini kids, please invite them to join. This is amazing to see your post. August 15th - May 26th joe. We offer affordable tuition with a wide variety of scholarship opportunities for students and families. My brother graduated St Francis in 1959 or 1960. This is Frank RoseMarie Espositos nephew. We are a community that serves others. x. . There was a Peter Agliata in my class, I graduated in 1959. This is Marjorie Moretti and I lived at 824 So California Ave and was just reminiscing of going to Mother Cabrini Church and School. We offer affordable tuition with a wide variety of scholarship opportunities for students and families. Did he also hang out with a She was such a nice woman. She also had a younger sister. My mother Josephine LiPuma was the organist until the Church closed. The priests and nuns at Cabrini were a real part of the community. My cousins, the Simones, lived next door. I attended from 1946-1953. Loved being there. My uncle Frankie (youngest brother of my father Joe) was informed about this site through my cousin Bobbie (Robert) Guerrieri. I graduated from St. Frances Cabrini in 1963. Thats no where near St. Frances Cabrini. What memories! Leo said to say hello to you. I drove down California from jury duty last month and decided to go see my old block on Polk Street. Frances Gasparro, I graduated Cabrini in 1959. CONNECT. My maiden name was Gianninigreat memories of the school and church..can remember watching the statue of Mother Cabrini and swear she was beathing. f: 312-337-7180, Purposefully Diverse, Intentionally Inclusive, Welcoming and embracing of all faith traditions, Effortless Fundraising & Additional Support. Hi Anthony. Families travel from all over the city (and some suburbs) to come to FXW. We moved to LaGrange, then Berwyn. History We moved to the Austin District of Chicago in 1960. Here is a list of surnames of some of the people who lived on the 2900 block of Lexington when I lived there: Cavoto, Rizzo, Meo, Lullo, Carnegio, Ciangiarulo, Dote, Barro, Brandinisio, She was very strict then also, but i learned a lot from her as I did all my other teachers(nuns) there from first through eighth grade. Also going to Mother Cabrini Church and staring to at her statue laying in that glass. I actually saw the building I grew up in. Questions? I have a picture of you from our 1959 Confirmation class picture! I was also friends with Rosalie Guerrieri and Barbara Elia. 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. Bulletin Correction Please be advised that Stations of the Cross will take place at St. Francis Xavier on Friday, March 3rd at 7pm NOT at St. Clare's. Upcoming Events. Thechildren stared at me and asked questions, but I was treated warmly by each and every one I met. I attended school there & Remember our pastor Fr. moral compass. After the neighborhood broke up, we had several neighborhood get-togethers at Forest Preserves in the area. My name is Catherine Costa. I was almost trampled in the doorway by some football players who couldnt get out fast enough. Francis Xavier Clooney SJ FBA (born 1950) is an American Jesuit priest and scholar in the teachings of Hinduism. My sister and I attended Cabrini in the early 60s first through third grade. The project provides new and expanded spaces for parish and school learning and growth, and community-building activities. I remember Sisters Gertrude, Lucy, Evelyn and Fathers Florian and Morselli. Many of my memories are kind of vague, but I do remember a trip that seemed to be sponsored by the church, to a farm. The factory across the alley behind our house. All of the teachers and staff (shout out to the student success team!) I had never seen a live turkey before and I found myself surrounded by thousands. I recently spoke to Joe Ponce, hes fine. My mother was the Organist. i will tell my mom she was mentioned here again lol. Carmelo and Noemi Alequin Married there 1961 by Angelo Coco. I attended St. Philip HS. I hope you are well during these difficult times. I lived on Flournoy. Which is where I began my catholic education. Louis Rizzo and Frank Catalano were in my class. You may contact staff members directly below or contact one of the Parish offices. I also attend Cabrini along with my siblings Aquanetta, Henry jr. Frank(speedy)and Carolyn. We grew up in great times. During this time we alsobegan to get regular teachers. Other memories that arent so vague, but still pretty clear are of the riots following Dr. Kings assasination. I was stationed in Europe at the time. I will share it with the surviving Guerrieris and Iovinellis who also lived on Lexington. 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!! My brother is 4 years younger than me and was a graduate in 1957. BTW, did you see/read about the refurbishment/rededication of the St. Francis Xavier Cabrini chapel in Chicago last week? I cant believe all the names & places being recalled, such wonderful memories of such a wonderful neighborhood. Merry Christmas Happy New Year, My mother was the organist there from when the church opened. I lived on the 3700 w Arthington. I went to school with Rosalie Guerrieri and remember her mom very well. 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. Sadly, those days are gone. I had Sr Francis de Sales in 6th and Sr Speranza in 7th. Jim passed away recently, however. Hi Nick. Fridays - 7:30am - 1:30pm. We appear to have been contemporaries there. Why is there no record on the internet of this church and school? You Know You Are in a Progressive School When Old St. Patrick`s Campus, commonly referred to as"OSP," 2 Photos. Head Of School Letter; Head of School Message; With Mission in Mind; FXW at a Glance. I remember talking to my friend Stan over the phone at night practicing our Latin to become altar boys. 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. Hope you are doing well.. Busy all the time and enjoying the lovely weather and nature down here. i attended the school much later when there were regular teachers and the school became racially mixed. I do on occasion see Joe Ponce at St. Philip reunions. You contact me at LLT125@aol.com. I really appreciate the film. My younger brother Jerald LiPuma also attended school there he graduated in 1961. More than 400 students, in The song Amen stayed in my heart and head for years. Come to think of it, there were an awful lot of protesters protesting so many things back then. Hi Lenora. Too bad as it was a wonderful neighborhood before the riots. Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. Hope to hear from you and others again! (Michael Gard / Daily Southtown) Game 2 St. Xavier (5-9 . Wonderful neighborhood. Mama Celest was a few doors down from the bakery. When the COVID-19 pandemic created a massive shift in the way we all live our lives, FXW was at the forefront of transitioning each family to distance learning and they have been extremely willing to adapt and adjust based on the needs of the students and the parents. He was so funny. Sadly, my sister Joyce died last year. & Margie Torres. She lives in Orland Park now. He loved us singing Kumbaya at mass in the morning.. My family were parishioners of St. Frances for many years during the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Hi just came across this page .Love it. What a wonderful description of the school, church, and neighborhood. Created by: Sandra Vega. Given each year in scholarship to families in need, Students of Color as a percentage of total enrollment, Given each year in scholarships to families in need, The 2023 - 2024 FXW Admission Portal Is Now Open, The 2023-2024 FXW Admission Portal Is Now Open, Check out what we're working towards next at these FXW events. Discover the schools, companies, and neighborhoods that are right for you. I remember Sister Lucy as my kindergarten teacher. Stay safe and stay blessed , Hello everyone, I attended Mother Cabrini from 09-1958 to 06-1959 6th grade. The boldest part of this mission would be that 30 We have fund memories of our short time there. Great, great memories!!! We had access to Sr Raphaels candy room on the 2nd floor. I went to Mother Cabrini from 1952 to1958. "Tim Baity is going to be a special player," St. Xavier coach Mike Feminis said. I had Ms Spazio in 2nd grade 1958/59? I am on Facebook and if you friend request I will surely reply. St. Eugene School Frances Xavier Warde School In 1994 Holy Name School, which had been facing a decline in the number of enrolled students, merged into Warde, and the former Holy Name became Warde School, Old St. Patrick's Campus so it could house the increasing number of students at Xavier. St. Francis Xavier School has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School, marking the second time the La Grange institution has been honored. To reach a member of the Parish staff, please visit our Staff Directory page or call the Parish Office numbers below. We are still in the area, my brother is on the west side and Im in the western burbs. Great memories of that neighborhood, the nuns and priests. It was like living in Italy. Precious memories. We both attended St. Philips HS. The male driver gently lifted me up and asked if I was okay. Lucien Morselli. St. Francis Xavier School differentiates itself from the other schools based on its philosophy of creating all rounded personalities rather than just lob sided academicians. Our families are invited to come see what the ingenious minds of their students have been creating. May you and yours have safe and enjoyable holidays. Preschool rates are dependent upon the number of days child attends & full or part time - details on school web site. I attended St, Simeon in Bellwood for over 20 years. I am not sure about this but I think I remember coal being delivered for the boiler. Virtual 360 School Tour HSA Spirit Shop How to Access the Family Portal on FACTS Payment Portal Safe Environment Old Metairie Fest Sponsorship Info OMF Sponsorship Form Our Mission Statement: She was African American, first name Annette. My mother loved him as a priest! Sister Speranza was my eighth grade teacher. UCS do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin and/or ethnic origin in its administration policies, treatment of students, and its employment practices. We would love to have as many from Cabrini as possible with us. We moved after that and I went to St Simeon school in Bellwood, IL. We have an Extended Day Program open from 6:30am-6pm & summer camp! We moved to the Austin District in 1960 when I was in the middle of 5th grade. hi there!! I started 1st grade in 1949 and graduated from 8th grade class of 1957. For more information, please contact the school. Maybe wear matching ribbons on our tops so we know were all from Cabrini. Both service and faith are woven into the curriculum that serve as the foundation for teaching kindness, empathy, and love for one's neighbor. The school and church was a melting pot of ethnic flavors and reflected the neighborhood in which we lived. please let me know if you are familiar with any of them. They say you cant go back, but it warms the heart to read all of these happy memories and get reacquainted with all of you again. joe. Does anyone know this story? I always wished I had the gift of singing. My cousin and I always stayed after school and helped the nuns and sometimes we were invited to the convent to visit with the nuns. You must be enjoying life in Florida. I was scaredto death, fortunately, I only had to meet them once. I graduated in 1957. Played a sport for the first time in 6th grade: volleyball with Sr Philip snd others. I just meant it ended as we knew it when our Parish and school closed. I moved away from that neighborhood to Forest Park and then out of Illinois for many years. I remember there was a girl named Gracie Dote in the grade below me (I graduated in 59. Are you still in Chicago? So many of your names are familar-Rosalie Guerieri-my mother was dear friends with your mother Mary growing up. Oh myI attended kindergarten at Mother Cabrini in the mid 50s. My brother & I continued to go to Mother Cabrini & both graduated from there. 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. My cousin was Patricia Paletta. Lucky. Scared the dickens out of us because we thought it was a real body. Thank you for your wonderful memories and input. Annual Examination Commences For Classes I to IX & XI, 2023 St. Francis Xavier School | All Rights Reserved. Lincoln-Way East's Kyle Olagbegi controls the ball against Bloom during a nonconference game in Chicago Heights on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. Its fantastic! and supports inclusion among our people, projects and community. We were very involved with the school and church and the wonderful nuns. Was there a Geraldine Dote in our class? I still have a cross given to me by Fr. Are you related to a Diane Falbo whose family owns Falbo Cheese Co.? "He has a world of talent. At RenWeb, our goal was always to provide you with the best experience possible when it came to communicating with your childrens school. This is Mike Dote. I remember having fond memories of Sister Louis, and Sister Phillips (she was my brothers 8th grade teacher). Eucharistic Adoration 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM . I have been in Florida the last 12 years full time. I graduated from Mother Cabrini in 1963 just before moving out of the neighborhood. 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