It was the best memories of my life. We had such a wonderful turnout & Margie Torres. I have decided to share some of my fondest memories of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Grammar School and St. Frances XavierCabrini Church. Now Im retired and live in Florida. Hi Francine. Some students were in awe of such a close-knit, ethnic neighborhood. I remember open hydrants for us to play in and Green Rivers- lime phosphates at the soda fountain on Sacramento. Also, I remember Srs. Cogo and Fr. She must still live in the area. I had Sr Francis de Sales in 6th and Sr Speranza in 7th. Lexington, Arthington, Flournoy, Taylor, and Harrison. Lol, precious memories: how the linger! Visible Anyone can find this group. Does anyone else recall him? Went to school with frank. She is the daughter of Joseph and Mary Guerrieri. Others simply refer to FXW as their second family.. I found a class picture from 1948, and another from 1952. Florian Girometta, Fr. I remember all the priest and nuns based in these postings.. i remrmber watching the construction of the convent from our Kindergarten windows ..Fr. My mom kept in touch with Sr. Teresine until she passed. I remember Chuck and remember his sons murder many years after I knew them. In fact, while I was teaching, I would sometimes relate to my students how life was like on Lexington Street. 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! Mother also grew up with Delores Rizzo who owned the hot dog stand. Our neighborhood consisted of primarily Italian immigrants. I lived on Polk Street until 1959 then my family moved to the Southwest side of Chicago. I graduated from Cabrini in 64. This programplaced selected impoverished inner city children withwelcominghost families for a two-weekvacation in a different environment. Rdohealing.org is website for Father Ralph A. DiOrio Jr. Who was ordained at Mother Cabrini Church along with 4 other Priests on June 1,1957. 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. He also used to wear a lot of shirts at one time. I was also friends with Rosalie Guerrieri and Barbara Elia. We took the opportunity to use the foundation forms to float around in the hole. "He has a world of talent. My maiden name was Gianninigreat memories of the school and church..can remember watching the statue of Mother Cabrini and swear she was beathing. He and Father Edward Dufficy will always be remembered assome of thegreat faces from St. Frances Xavier Cabrini School, and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church. Cannot remember his name. Busy all the time and enjoying the lovely weather and nature down here. What wonderful memories. Sister Speranza was my eighth grade teacher. Fri, Mar 3. 2 Photos. Any relation to him? Some of the Nuns no longer wore their habits, and there was a rumor that one hadmarried a former priest. Hot dog & a bag full of very greasy great fries. The property was located on the poverty-stricken west side of Chicago at 751 S. Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois . I too remember Mr. Reamer he and Mr. Rittenberg were friends. It has 427 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. Hello Lenoa. Hi Donna, my name is Tony Coleman and I attended Cabrini from 6th through 8th grades. Personally I thought her to be unreasonable when she slapped my brother but thats what they did back then. joe. How are you. I, too, always have fond & colorful memories of our old neighborhood, school, & church. Thank you and blessings to you also. 10 talking about this. So sad to see what has happened over the years to the neighborhood. Scared the dickens out of us because we thought it was a real body. Take care, stay stay safe Wow! Was it Tony? I was in Sr. Teresines class with you. When I went there, the neighborhood was pretty good. It was like living in Italy. Professional development is noticeably encouraged as the educators are constantly bringing in new ideas to challenge and expand the horizons of our children. I share some of those same memories. The bread was out of his world and so were the sweets. Light the Way: Advancing Saint Francis High School, our new comprehensive fundraising campaign, continues this enduring cycle. No one has mentioned the school was originally located in an apartment building facing Polk ST.where the convent/school now stand. I remember the graduation ceremony in the church as I received the medal of Excellence. btw i posted much earlier a video of my great grandparents 50th wedding anniversary mass. One of the first African American kids was a very intelligent, witty jokester who made everyone laugh. enjoy. We used to have processions down our street to the church for saints feast days. Everyone I knew moved away and we no way to connect with them anymore. Her name was Maddalena Laurenzano and her husbands name was Nicola. I have been in Florida the last 12 years full time. He invited me to his 25th anniversary as a priest. 2023 Bulley & Andrews, LLC. Tuition is $6,360 for the highest grade offered. Joef posted it on Youtube the link is in his comment dated 10/23/2013. My sister and I went to our beloved St Frances Cabrini School from 1954 to 1960. This is Frank RoseMarie Espositos nephew. Our best friends had no color and if there were boundaries we did not see them. Check with relatives about where you lived. I will post more memories tomorrow. When I started school, Mother Cabrini had not yet been canonized a saint, so the school was known simply as Mother Cabrini school. I always wished I had the gift of singing. Robert Ryan Associate Pastor 847-251-0771 Email Remember the aroma of hot dogs and greasy fries from across the school as well. I moved from the upper peninsula of MI and attended school at Mother Cabrini for 4th and 5th grades in 1956 & 1957, moving to a farm in Lake Zurich in 1958. Some of the names on our block were Simone, DiPintino, Laurenzano, DeLegge, and now my mind draws a blank. Its like yesterday. We lived at 3143 Arthington in a 3 flat with my cousins upstairs and downstairs. @ Linda. We lived at 3234 Polk. It was so different then. God bless you all. possible. At one point the building almost tipped over as they adjusted the rollers. Can you send me the photo? I was the youngest of 3 girls, my sisters are Valerie and Linda. yes joe falbo is my dad! It appears that we all have fond memories of our teachers: Sr. Lucy, Sr. Rosaria, Sr. Teresa, Sr. Raphael, Sr. Speranza. Presently its being used for administrative purposes. He was so funny. How nice that Leo still participates in the Feast and has contact with boyhood friends. (Im glad my children were never as foolish as I). I started thinking of my old neighborhood where I had many friends because a mass shooting happened at Polk & California this past October 31. Are you related? Have a great day and thanks for replying. Went there one year 7th grade.best days of my life in that neighborhood.I will never forget you Frances.god bless all. I still have the cross. Dont know if she was related to Jill. My parents, Fonzi and Dolly were best friends with Carmie and Dolly until they all passed. School Reviews. Both service and faith are woven into the curriculum that serve as the foundation for teaching kindness, empathy, and love for one's neighbor. Yes, she is my cousin. Sadly she passed away about 3 years ago. I was in that class on the 7th grade side. SEARCH @ Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish. My mother used to drive so she helped the wonderful nuns run errands. I believe you and Linda Allegretti share some of the same memories. I begin attending Cabrini in sixth grade following the King assassination and riots in 1968. My email is LLt 125@aol.com if my classmates see this. When I started there in first grade, my teacher was Sr. Angelica Marie and she was also the Mother Superior at the time. I just meant it ended as we knew it when our Parish and school closed. Greater Chicago Area. Theres a wonderful statue of her overlooking the pass as you enter the mountains right off I70. Your email address will not be published. Frances Xavier Cabrini through 5th grade. Hello Everyone!!! I remember talking to my friend Stan over the phone at night practicing our Latin to become altar boys. 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. That was a beautiful memory. I was so proud of my school. We are so proud of our athletes, coaches and parents who made this a great season. If the Cabrini students happened to step on his parkway grass, he would spray them with the water from his garden hose. I was scaredto death, fortunately, I only had to meet them once. You were in my class. .My name is Frank Cesario. I think we went there at the same time. Their behavior and sense of humor are so similar to those of the people from the Cabrini neighborhood. Community truly defines who we are. My grandfather Tony Campagnas funeral was at the funeral home on Sacramento. They always wore their black leather jackets? My maiden name is laurenzano, we lived at 3032 W. Sacramento. History; Mission Statement; Namesake; Our Charisms; . We moved to Berwyn but my mother continued as organist until the church closed. St. Francis School 1975-76. I think I am a lot older than most of the postees here. Compare St. Francis Xavier School to Other Schools School Details Grades PK, K-8 Students 437 Student-Teacher Ratio 15:1 National 17:1 I m probably a bit younger, but the names of the nuns and teachers I remember from my older siblings. Its the only memory I have of the school. Giving. It has 283 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. Wow, great video! I know the school and parish closed many years ago. through grade 3 begin their FXW journey here. We called him Fr. That was during my sophmore year, sometime around 1954-1955. I remember all the priests you mentioned also. Great work! Take care. 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 I graduated in 1959. I cant remember our Pastors name, or any of the priests and Brother. I moved away from that neighborhood to Forest Park and then out of Illinois for many years. We were poor, but we didnt know it, or care. Lancers Build. I graduated in 1964, but my brother John was in your class. The nuns were the best! Are you related to her! I lived at 3045 w polk st. Sad how things change. I would have graduated I from there in 1964 also but we moved to the Austin district. My mother dragging us into the house where we watched from the window. There is also a Facebook for us. I remember the Bridgeport crew. When I attended, the street to the north of the church, Francisco, was blocked for recess. I wish we could see everyone again. We have an Extended Day Program open from 6:30am-6pm & summer camp! 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! He thought he sang just like Frankie Valli; however, he didnt sound that good. And I had about 15 cousins on the 3000 block of Lexington: the Gallahers, and the Mamolellas. We lost touch with each other. Thank you for your wonderful memories and input. 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. This tour is designed for parents only. I graduated from Cabrini in 1963. My grandparents lived at 3014 W. Lexington in the early 1900s. Formerly Rosie L Harris sister Bernice and brother David. Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM Saint Francis Xavier. It provides information and resources about religion, cultures, and what's happening within the FXW community. Me and my cousins went there also. Yes, it took me a while, but I do recall Vito Parmigiana. Thanks so much for responding. I loved this school and the nuns so much. Beginning with the demolition of the schools existing gymnasium, the program provided an addition which includes a new gymnasium, two floors of classrooms, a cafeteria and common spaces. Francis Xavier Clooney SJ FBA (born 1950) is an American Jesuit priest and scholar in the teachings of Hinduism. It was for one of my fellow students. It was a great Italian neighborhood. My 1st grade teacher was Sister Evelyn. Students Grades PK-8 Updates ENVIRONMENT From the School Student Demographics Reviews Neighborhood ACADEMICS Courses & Programs ACADEMICS Courses & Programs We also went to Scafuri bakery which was right around the corner from where we lived on Polk St. Fr. My mother kept many of our class pictures. I thought your mom had a beautiful voice. I now live in Roselle Il and I am a parishioner at St Matthew Parish in Schaumburg. Is that your brother or a relative or yours? I live in Roselle, Illinois. Mass Times. 2022 by STFXCS. Over the years I have run across many people from our neighborhood. I often wondered what became of you and your siblings. 41420 - St. Francis Xavier School, LaGrange (3) 41430 - St. Francis Xavier School, Wilmette (1) 41450 - St. Gall School (1) 41460 - St. Genevieve School (1) . I attended St. Francis Cabrini from 79-81, On Thu, Dec 8, 2022, 11:06 St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic School , I went to Mother Cabrini from 1958 to 1962. Its great to hear stories about the school. Sat, Mar 4. We all went to Mother Cabrini. John Iovinelli married my Aunt Lorraine. I would hear the Betty Crocker commercials and sometime Id be able to enjoy some of Bozos Circus. I dont remember too much about my yr there but I vividly remember attending the wake at Granada Funeral home of a beautiful young girl (my age) that had died in the fire of Our Lady of Angels school. My cousins, Guy & Mary Simone Almond, lived next door to me and went to school with Geraldine Dote. Number of floors? She also had a younger sister. More than 500 students, in Preschool This website brings back so many fond memories. I guess that your dad. 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. I remember a Barbara Ann Cincotta in Frist grade at Cabrini in 1952. This is Mike Dote. If my mother couldnt pick me up I would be back to the convent after school. He is 86 and is celebrating his 59th Anniv. St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System, St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System is a Christ-centered community dedicated. All rights reserved. Donna Fasone Blaha is my first cousin and she turned my on to this story about St Francis X Cabrini. He was a little ornery. I truly enjoyed reading all the entries of those who lived in the neighborhood and attended Cabrini. We would love to have as many from Cabrini as possible with us. The focus on diversity and inclusion is at the center of FXW's mission. We all then went to Cathedral High School. I still have it. Endorse St. Francis Xavier School. He unfortunately passed away shortly after returning from Viet Nam. You were a classmate of my brother Ralph Bertoncini. We explore the importance of teaching students how to attribute the work and ideas of others. Please include any comments on: The Frances Xavier Warde School - Graduation Mass. I do remember you. Fr Lucien gave me a cross on his 25th anniversary as a priest. Our block was very diverse with Italians, Germans, Irish, Mexican, Puerto Ricans, Poles, all living in different buildings but in peaceful harmony. We adore and love our FXW community! It may have changed but it did not end. Served Mass with Father Coco in 61. Tel: (312) 466-0700 www.fxw.org 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. We moved away in 1960 when I would be entering the 8th grade and my sister, Rosemarie the sixth. 1,664 were here. I also remember the glass casket and the memorial. My grandparents were Sam and Theresa. The movie was Lilliesof The Field and it starred a very young Sidney Poitier. Prior to building the church mass was held at Granata Funeral Home in Italian on Sundays & my mother was 16 & played the organ at the mass. Parents often say they are grateful to be a part of such an exceptional place of inclusion and belonging. I remember some of the kids at UIC (remember Vito Parmigiana?) Formerly Rosie L Harris sister Bernice and brother David. Brother Silvio, Fr. About. of friends and neighbors. St. Francis Xavier is a Roman Catholic Parish and Preschool - Grade 8 School located in Medina, Ohio, off of State Route 18. It is this inclusive community that makes our educational experience so distinct. my 70th birthday. Hope some of you are still reading this site! Small world. 772. This is amazing to see your post. I remember she also had a friend named Annette (Sessom). Why is there no record on the internet of this church and school? Please contact the school for more details. Hi Rosalie, I can still remember the awe I felt when the Nuns took us on a viewing. I am very thankful to this school community for the countless ways they have supported my family and my children in their growth and development. Class of 1974. We grew up in great times. Annette Season is the person you are referring to her sister was Donna. The only nun whos name I remember was Sister Alphonse. Florian Girometta was pastor when I lived there. I do remember playing in the playground and if any of us boys got out of hand, Brother was there with his little leather strap to bring us back in line. 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. He lived in Berwyn. Interview requirements for admission to the school. The nuns would take us there and pray to her I went there for 1st and 2nd grade in 1955. Site powered by The Archdiocese of Chicago . Does anybody know if Jill. On January 10, 1910, a four-room combination convent/school was opened. We lived at 2932 W Taylor & then at 3010 W Taylor. Fr Edward Dufficey was the Pastor at that time. The movie was beautiful. The hot dog stand on Sacramento Blvd. Hi Donna Fasone Blaha & Linda Manzella! I believe that she lived in the 30 hundred block of Lexington or Flournoy. CONNECT. Then to the playground on the closed street! We appear to have been contemporaries there. Sister Alfonso was my Kindergarten teacher. Graduation Class 1964. Coco. joe falbo. On the other side of us were the Carnegios. 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. My maiden name is Loretta Lambert. Fr. So many Memories would love to hear from all. A lot of wonderful memories. 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 During one winter, a car slowly drove through anyhow and didnt see me crouched down to play with the snow. 14.5. Such great memories! Fr Lucky ate dinner in our flat many times. Holy Name Cathedral Campus (HNC) 4th - 8th Grade. I lived at 2818 W Flournoy. We kept in touch and he concelebrated my wedding. i attended the school much later when there were regular teachers and the school became racially mixed. Im sure thats where we first saw Ben Hur. Not sure what street my grandparents lived on. My grandma lived at 3047 W. Polk St. In retrospect, not sure that was proper fare for 6th graders, but what a crush we had on Montgomery after that. Sr Speranza was my eighth grade teacher also. My father Robert Guerrieri and family lived at 2928 Lexington from at least 1935 til they sold the house in 1961. Right, it was Lexington which was blocked, Francisco was a the north-south street just east of Sacramento. I can also remember the neighborhood changed. A place where families would accept and embrace all My name is Frank Cesario. He loved us singing Kumbaya at mass in the morning.. I graduated from St. Frances Cabrini in 1963. A Catholic Chapel, part of Our Lady of Mercy, a Roman Catholic Church, in the Avondale. For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Archdiocese of Chicago directly. many years on my way to Cabrini school. moral compass. [5] St. Hilary School 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. This is Rosalie Guerrieri Wemple. I graduated in 1971. Your post motivated me to look for my grammar school pictures. Catholic Elem School 801-966-1571 The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $10,341 for elementary schools and $18,012 for high schools (read more about average, The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 87% (read more about average. I remember Brother Silvio giving us instruction on serving Mass and Father Coco being the pastor. My best memories are at St. Frances X Cabrini School. I graduated in 1959. We are a community committed to innovative education. Such special times And I think we were all very humble and well-behaved. Lucien Morselli. assistance and tuition would be kept as affordable as Cutara who is still living. take care 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 even have a photo of her in our backyard. Francine Palma Long 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! The St. Frances Cabrini church is now a baptist church. Sunny Boy Bakery for fresh hot Italian bread, Johnny hot dog stand, Albany butcher, Granada Funeral home, FRed the Florist, Lousies grocery store and many many more. Contact Us - Saints JFX Parish Contact & Directions Below, you'll find contact information, directions and office hours for our two churches. I am always happy to hear that there is a group of people that keep St Frances Cabrini in their thoughts and kind words. There were 2 girls in my classes from kindergarten through 3rd grade, 1957 through 1961, Carmelina and Georgia..the last names were Esposito and Cesario..cant remember which one had which last name at this very moment though. We are PROUD to report that the retention rate at St. Francis Xavier School in grades 1-7 from 21-21 to 22-23 is 96%. During the Pier Room riot, Leo stayed around to fight, but I ran out to try to get him help. Take care. We live at 2930 W Lexington next door to you. High School Science and Mathematics Teacher at St Francis Xavier College View profile View profile badges Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. It was a pleasant read and I remember many of the names. I stumbled upon this page by accident. Take care hope to here from you again. Sr Philip was our 8th grade teacher. Lucien Morselli. 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