Sister Philip was my eighth grade teacher and Sister Speranza for seventh grade. I just had to tell you about the 2900 block of Lexington being blocked off for recess. Faculty and staff refer to our communitys palpable, engaging energy. 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. And I do trust that you are in good health. Come to think of it, there were an awful lot of protesters protesting so many things back then. We lived on Polk Street and watched the demolition of the buildings and the construction of the new school with great interest. 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. August 15th - May 26th I also thought that statement was a little odd, and I do understand what you are saying. 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. Contact Us - Saints JFX Parish Contact & Directions Below, you'll find contact information, directions and office hours for our two churches. My faith in God and the Catholic church is deep. Many wonderful memories. i love to read all these stories as everyone left the neighborhood before i was born.i posted a link to some movie film at cabrini of my great grandparents 50th wedding anniversery.i hope you got to see it? Our neighborhood consisted of primarily Italian immigrants. My name is Stanley Rushing, 1968 to 69 Regina Williams sat in front of me please reach out. My cousin was Patricia Paletta. Peace! The church was so majestic! I thought your mom had a beautiful voice. Love hearing all these old stories. Hello Elizabeth I was in your graduating class back in 1963. What a wonderful description of the school, church, and neighborhood. Rosie you dont remember me I was quiet and shy when I attended Cabrini in 1968-1971, sixth through eighth grade. I lived on the 3700 w Arthington. My family lived on Polk Street about a half block east of California, and I started there in fourth grade. 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 presently live in SWFlorida. My maiden name is Loretta Lambert. Important Links APPLY NOW! 2nd grade was Sr Natalie;3rd Ms Smith; 4th Sr Theresa; 5th Sr Gertrude Marie; 6th Sr Constantine; 7th Sr Raphael; 8th Sr Speranza. We had been very active in the Church and school, and remember Father Cogo, Father Lucky and Btr. Im glad you posted your message it brings back many fond memories. St Lucy statue with her eyes on a plate, I can go on and on and on. The one memory I will never forget was that during lent if we went to services with our parents we did not have to do homework and also how we used to stare at the statue of Mother Cabrini laying in state in that glass casket and keep staring till we thought she moved! i only attended for a few years in the 70s. For detailed information please visit our Admission page or you may contact. Spelling) also remember a few people like Corinne Perino, Nancy Sineni, Julie. There is a picture of a John Louis Coleman. Lived on Lockwood and Washington. Please contact the school for more details. Annual Examination Commences For Classes I to IX & XI, 2023 St. Francis Xavier School | All Rights Reserved. This tour is designed for parents only. We lived on Polk then we moved to 717 S Sacramento. Hello Lenoa. I went on to Providence High School. Too bad as it was a wonderful neighborhood before the riots. Loved being there. Annette Season is the person you are referring to her sister was Donna. St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System is a Christ-centered community dedicated I moved to Florida 16 years ago when my daughter in law passed away & recycled as a mom to my then 3 year old Grandaughter who is now a Siohmore in college. Meyer's 12-yard return got St. Xavier within 21-16 with 8:54 left in the game. I remember Mother Cabrini in that glass case. I meant 7th and 8th grades and Sister Speranza was our teacher. The school initially housed four Sisters of Providence who welcomed . This is Frank Cesario RoseMarie Espositos nephew. I have noted your e-mail address. I know its been awile since your letter about our school.I moved out of the neighborhood at age 11,moved to Lombard il.M address was 2853 w flournoy.I remember Bro Silvio and SR Teresine, she was the only teacher I ever had.We also had a girl whos parents owned Cladios Bakery. Right, it was Lexington which was blocked, Francisco was a the north-south street just east of Sacramento. Please include any comments on: The Frances Xavier Warde School - Graduation Mass. I had 2 older brothers that graduated 8th grade. My mom would bring us pizza for lunch at Mother Cabrini. School. I had Sr Francis de Sales in 6th and Sr Speranza in 7th. It was a wonderful bakery. Cannot remember his name. He was a real man of the people. Holy Name Cathedral Campus (HNC) 4th - 8th Grade. I remember you and your mom very well. I had 2 good friends there: Carol Rizzo and Leslie Caviccione. It was for one of my fellow students. Also, I remember Srs. I remember you, Marjorie! I started looking for school information and had a hard time finding any until now. That was a beautiful memory. We were very happy to find Esposito bakery on Belmont when we moved from Lexington. My mom kept in touch with Sr. Teresine until she passed. I attended Cabrini up to the 6th grade.(1978). In retrospect, not sure that was proper fare for 6th graders, but what a crush we had on Montgomery after that. St. Francis Xavier School We are determined to achieve the highest standards Parent Login and Fees Payment Online Payment - Paytm Payments Admission Open For 2023-24 For detailed information please visit our Admission page or you may contact +91 83349 36377 CLICK FOR ADMISSION ENQUIRY Welcome To St. Francis Xavier School So easy to love each other without fear or prejudices. I graduated from Cabrini in 64. The riots divided the community and we could no longer look at each other the same way. I graduated in 1964 and I am curious to know if any of my former classmates are in touch with this site. How many rooms? So my grandfather Vincent Mamolella paid the $1 and arranged to have it moved to his lot at 3011. "He has a world of talent. We played five games and we were a perfect 0 and 5. lol, Tony,my name is Frank Cesario I have a picture of my 1963 graduating class from St. Frances Cabtini. In 6th grade one ofthose teachers was Mr. James (Jim) Rittenberg. My seven cousins at attended Cabrini. My brother Jerry also attended from 1958 to 1962. You have a good memory. He is still active in healing ministry . Clergy Rev. So very nice to read all of your post God Bless you all.. Father Ralph just posted photos of their Ordination taken inside the church. yes joe falbo is my dad! I was so proud of my school. I had never seen a live turkey before and I found myself surrounded by thousands. Lived at 3045 w. Polk st. We moved in 1960. Imust give my parents a great deal of credit for allowing me on this trip. i will tell my mom she was mentioned here again lol. I think you and I hung out a bit on and off when our mothers visited. Was it a soap factory? Thats no where near St. Frances Cabrini. Lexington, Arthington, Flournoy, Taylor, and Harrison. I was almost trampled in the doorway by some football players who couldnt get out fast enough. There were unfortunately only 13 in our class. I remember when he excitement seeing the students going to school. You lived on California Ave., I think. I will be 75 this month and all the memories I had from the old neighborhood are still there. This property was located on the poverty-stricken west side of Chicago at 751 S. Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, 60612. Presently that beautiful church has a fore sale sign in front of it. Best regards to all my classmates- hope your journey has been much-blessed! Blessings to you. I will post more memories tomorrow. Father Lucky was a great friend and mentor. My family were parishioners of St. Frances for many years during the 1930s, 40s and 50s. I was only back for a short while to meet and marry my wife at St Raymonds in Mt. He is currently a professor at Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts . So inspiring! Families travel from all over the city (and some suburbs) to come to FXW. Hope you are doing well. Do you recall the type of building? My memories also includes my first viewing of a movie. Alequin/Melendez Family lived in the Cabrini neighborhood from 1953 1966. I know that he was also in that class. They were mainly fond memories. I drove down California from jury duty last month and decided to go see my old block on Polk Street. Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 3:30pm I lived right across the street on the corner of Harrison and California. There was a very large multi-unit apartment building on the corner of Polk and Sacramento which was razed for the new school building. Please contact the school for more details. Peter, you are correct. He was a little ornery. And Sal Paletta-we were in class together. Students Grades PK-8 Updates ENVIRONMENT From the School Student Demographics Reviews Neighborhood ACADEMICS Courses & Programs ACADEMICS Courses & Programs I am thankful to the school administration and leadership for providing my children with a values-based, rigorous, Catholic education. Thank you so much for sending me this link! I graduated from Cabrini in 1959 and went on to Providence High School. Sorry to read in your comment that Willie Dixon passed away. Was it Ronnie? Welcome to our group. My mother used to drive so she helped the wonderful nuns run errands. Students appreciate learning about others cultures and religions and most importantly, they see the opportunity to serve others as a gift. Me and my cousins went there also. Community is one of FXWs defining qualities. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Everyone I knew moved away and we no way to connect with them anymore. Does anyone know this story? We can't say enough great things about our beloved school. I graduated in 1963 and our class only had 23 students. I believe that she lived in the 30 hundred block of Lexington or Flournoy. Fr. I remember the Ordination, I also sang in the choir until the church closed. Now I am retired and live in Florida. All the Nuns and teachers were wonderfuland Ill never forgetSr Angelica, Sr, Andrea, Sr Teresine, SrTheresa, Sr Evelyn, Sr Constantine, SrRaphael, Sr John Catherine, Sr Natalie, Sr Roaario, And my favoriteSr Speranza I know I forgot someone..the school and convent was brand new when we started there. He visited all of the people in the neighborhood. Sad how things change. It was so different then. 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. We lived across the street at 2946 W. Lexington. AI (Artificial Intelligence), specifically ChatGPT, poses some serious challenges for teachers. Over the years I have run across many people from our neighborhood. I was in 4th grade when I went to have lunch in the new school basement. I remember you on the 4th floor with the M.P. Lincoln-Way East's Kyle Olagbegi controls the ball against Bloom during a nonconference game in Chicago Heights on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. Maybe wear matching ribbons on our tops so we know were all from Cabrini. At one point the building almost tipped over as they adjusted the rollers. I attended St Francis from 1946 to 1953. Yes, we both remember Dennis Kendall. If my mother couldnt pick me up I would be back to the convent after school. If I hung around long enough Id hear the Lee Phillips show, and Id know it was time to head back to school. possible. You Know You Are in a Progressive School When Old St. Patrick`s Campus, commonly referred to as"OSP," I had various corporate staff jobs over the years, and Dennis worked in accounting and IT. Lucian Morselli, Fr. I actually saw the building I grew up in. It was a beautiful school, parish, convent, and priests and sisters. St. Francis Xavier Campus history. Not on facebook but will check back periodically. I intend on visiting her shrine very soon here near Lincoln Park (I believe). The St. Frances Cabrini church is now a baptist church. But I do take issue with your statement regarding the neighborhood coming to an end. Carmel in Melrose Park. I too remember Mr. Reamer he and Mr. Rittenberg were friends. Sister Speranza was the 8th nun at the time. I believe 7th and 8th grade were in the same room at that time, because Sister Speranza was the teacher. I remember Sarnos bakery and I think Mama Celeste was in the neighborhood. Coco. My email is LLt 125@aol.com if my classmates see this. Number of floors? Hi everyone. One by one they all slowly moved to other parishes and other states. My family lived across the street from the school and was within ourplay area. I attended this school and church from kindergarten to 8th grade, and it was wonderful. My grandparents, Mike and Sanita lived upstairs. I am looking at our class picture as I write this. Holy Name Cathedral Campus, commonly referred to as"HNC," She also had a younger sister. We also have a Facebook online. . I lived at 824 S California while attending St. Frances . I was only in kindergarten but I remember her, standing by the windows looking into the courtyard and he telling me not to get to close or I would burn my legs on the heater! I think I am a lot older than most of the postees here. Hi, In 1989, the late First Lady of Chicago Maggie Daley approached 9-12. The nuns even complained to our family. This is ABOVE both the Archdiocese of Chicago and National norms. andindividual growth of our students in a safe environment. Dennis and I lost contact with everyone. Colorado will replace Columbus Day with Cabrini Day, the first paid state holiday recognizing a woman in the US. Oh myI attended kindergarten at Mother Cabrini in the mid 50s. We had such a wonderful turnout I remember going to the bakery on kedzie Sarnos with my mom. High School Science and Mathematics Teacher at St Francis Xavier College View profile View profile badges I received all my Sacraments at Cabrini. Frank Cesario, I was in 7th grade when you were 8th with my brother John. Wow, great video! Fr Edward Dufficey was the Pastor at that time. The nuns would take us there and pray to her I went there for 1st and 2nd grade in 1955. Cogo and Fr. We called Fr Lucian. Unfortunately the class of 64 only had 13 120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60661 p: 312-466-0700 f: 312-466-0711. 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! Hello Lenora. Friday Mass will be at 7:00 am in the XC instead of at Noon and Friday Adoration is in the JPII Chapel (455 Table Rock Road) from Noon-5:00 pm. I remember hanging out with you and Ernie Ipachino before you moved. This website brings back so many fond memories. I just meant it ended as we knew it when our Parish and school closed. I am on email with a few gals from high school and thats it. I know the school and parish closed many years ago. Your article was the only one I could find. Ironically a house recently sold for $700.000 at Francisco and Polk. My buddies and I had some great adventures around the construction site. Chicago, IL 60661 I went to Mother Cabrini from 1952 to1958. Both my brother, Michael, and I attended Mother Cabrini starting in about 1954. Im Angela Paletta. One of my favorite teachers was Eunice Woods and I remember Father Deffacy (Im sure that spelling is wrong) and having communion and other services at the church. My uncle Frankie (youngest brother of my father Joe) was informed about this site through my cousin Bobbie (Robert) Guerrieri. I was also friends with Rosalie Guerrieri and Barbara Elia. The focus on diversity and inclusion is at the center of FXW's mission. Hi Rosalie and Hi to Leo! I recall that the names of several of my classmates were George Muccianti, G.G. Granata, Frank DeLuca, Victor Marasco, Kenneth Clemente, Joe Rimicci, Rose Marie Cairo, and Rosalie Guerrieri. I had her in kindergarten and I remember to this day how sweet she was. I have been obsessed with finding it my whole life. Hi Rosalie My brother & I continued to go to Mother Cabrini & both graduated from there. Greater Chicago Area. [1] St. Frances Xavier Cabrini School also began an innovative program called Friendly Town. Her name was Maddalena Laurenzano and her husbands name was Nicola. It was int he basement of the church in 1973 when I attended school there. I had many adventures riding the subway to school and, at times, I drove my junky car which was always broken down. I still have it. I remember when they were constructing the new school building. Presently its being used for administrative purposes. I share some of those same memories. (Im glad my children were never as foolish as I). Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM Saint Francis Xavier. I have a picture of you from our 1959 Confirmation class picture! Thanks for bringing back the happy memories of my long ago youth. It appears that we all have fond memories of our teachers: Sr. Lucy, Sr. Rosaria, Sr. Teresa, Sr. Raphael, Sr. Speranza. My grandparents owned an apartment building a half block from school at 2926 W. Polk St. and I often went home for lunch to watch noontime TV comedy shows. Junior Achievement is here to support students, parents and teachers during this period of uncertainty. I think I went to school with you too, Debbie DiOrio. The kids in the neighborhood had names like Jojo, Sally Boy, Pepo, Plum-Plumthose are special memories that are priceless! Hope to hear from you and others again! We lived with my grandfather (Harry Lindvall) at 2943 W Harrison, next to Zivs, Harrison and Sacramento. joe. Thank you for your comments Nick. Lucien Morselli. When I started there in first grade, my teacher was Sr. Angelica Marie and she was also the Mother Superior at the time. My father Robert Guerrieri and family lived at 2928 Lexington from at least 1935 til they sold the house in 1961. Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. We both retired. Classes I To X To Wear Summer Uniform From 27.02.2023, Classes I To XII School Uniform Counter. 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