Im still searching, but I was very excited to find the blog. I now live in Roselle Il and I am a parishioner at St Matthew Parish in Schaumburg. Lucien Morselli. ChatGPT is fascinating and alarming educational professionals. Holy Name Cathedral Campus, commonly referred to as"HNC," My grandparents were Sam and Theresa. The Frances Xavier Warde School. My mom would buy a soda or sundae for me when we went to pick up a prescription. 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. After all these years, I still see some of the people from the 53 and 54 classes. i attended the school much later when there were regular teachers and the school became racially mixed. I could walk up to the window of our apartment building and sneak my little sister candy. The school initially housed four Sisters of Providence who welcomed . My mother kept many of our class pictures. I also remember Fr Florian who literally became our priest throughout my life all the way to baptizing my own children. I went to school there from 1954-1960 (we moved when I was in 5th grade). Hi, I love hearing about different experiences at Cabrini. Our Priest was Father Fr. Clergy Rev. Unfortunately the class of 64 only had 13 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. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 524 Ninth Street Wilmette, IL 60091 Phone: (847) 256-4250 Email Us Directions. 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. Loved the school and Fr. My cousins, the Simones, lived next door. I found a class picture from 1948, and another from 1952. I attended .St. Best, Liz, Hello Frank, Just came across this site. Hello, Peter, this is Rosalie Guerrieri Wemple. I did drive down Polk St. between Sacramento and California to see the church and the apartment building my family lived on Polk St. The project provides new and expanded spaces for La Grange. Many wonderful memories. I have found two which are Eunice Evans and Derek McGlorthan. now. Best, Liz Terrones Class of 1963. Thanks for writing this! How they linger! Thanks! Also going to Mother Cabrini Church and staring to at her statue laying in that glass. My brother graduated in 1962 and my sister in 1966. We all then went to Cathedral High School. Mother also grew up with Delores Rizzo who owned the hot dog stand. he would come in and make himself comfortable, stretching his legs and putting his feet right up on the cocktail table. This tour is designed for parents only. Also Father Dufficy, god rest his soul. Joe: I remember your mother. Dont know if she was related to Jill. Please note that the Daily 7:00 am Mass will be in the Xavier Center (465 Table Rock Road) for the month of February, due to painting in the Historic Church. Fond memories of the horsedrawn produce wagon coming up the alley with the sing-song calling out of wares. I attended mother cabrini school from third grade until graduation June 1952 .would love to hear from any of my school mates. The church is now a Baptist Church and the school is call Altus Academy, a charter school. if not scroll up to my comments for the youtube link.it shows my family walking from lexington st to the church and some good shots inside the church and also sacramento blvd. The Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW) is an amazing school - with an amazing school community! Its always a pleasure hearing from someone who can relate to the wonderful experience of that school and neighborhood. I received all my Sacraments at Cabrini. Take care, stay stay safe I also attended my first Ice Cream Social. Parents often say they are grateful to be a part of such an exceptional place of inclusion and belonging. 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 120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60661 p: 312-466-0700 f: 312-466-0711. I was stationed in Europe at the time. I had Sr. Lucy in kindergarten. Somehow our needs were met and we had Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini to thank for it. Your article was the only one I could find. An apartment building? I to remember father Coco. I live in Deland, Florida. Hi Donna Fasone Blaha & Linda Manzella! I would have to search but I do have a lot of photos etc. I have a picture of you from our 1959 Confirmation class picture! Hi Anthony, If my parents didnt move, I would have graduated in 63. I lived at 824 S California while attending St. Frances . My husband and I were both baptized at Mother Cabrini church 1954 and 1955 by Father Coco. Fr Lucien gave me a cross on his 25th anniversary as a priest. guide them to become hardworking individuals equipped with a strong My sister and I went to our beloved St Frances Cabrini School from 1954 to 1960. Saint Xavier University Schools Colleges & Universities Educational Services Website 26 YEARS IN BUSINESS (773) 298-3000 3700 W 103rd St Chicago, IL 60655 CLOSED NOW 3. In 1989, the late First Lady of Chicago Maggie Daley approached For more information, please contact the school. We lived on Polk then we moved to 717 S Sacramento. I remember her red paddle, I think I still have some splinters from it. My maiden name is Loretta Lambert. We have been an FXW family for 8 years now. We lived at 3143 Arthington in a 3 flat with my cousins upstairs and downstairs. Yes, Vito hung around with Ronnie, who I dated for awhile. I attended this school and church from kindergarten to 8th grade, and it was wonderful. Hi Donna. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. I am Patricias cousin, Angela Paletta Cullen. My brother & I continued to go to Mother Cabrini & both graduated from there. I am Diane and we called you Rosemary. Which is now called Queen of All Saints. It was a real community; we knew so many neighbors. On the other side of us were the Carnegios. Carmel in Melrose Park. No one has mentioned the school was originally located in an apartment building facing Polk ST.where the convent/school now stand. Annette Season is the person you are referring to her sister was Donna. I graduated in 1964, but my brother John was in your class. AI (Artificial Intelligence), specifically ChatGPT, poses some serious challenges for teachers. Its great to hear stories about the school. Lancers Build. I cant believe all the names & places being recalled, such wonderful memories of such a wonderful neighborhood. Like to here from anyone in my class room with sister Teresine. Was it Ronnie? I lived on Flournoy. I think we moved into the new school in 51 or 52. 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. Sadly in 1972 he was abducted and killed while on duty as a police officer..I will never forget him. That happened in my senior year at St. Philips. The movie was beautiful. I had her in kindergarten and I remember to this day how sweet she was. I think it was named Raymonds. My Uncle Tony Esposito also attended school there he was three or four years ahead of me. Do you remember MaryAnn Farinella? Any relation. St Lucy statue with her eyes on a plate, I can go on and on and on. How is your brother Jerry? That is awful that you got hit by a car. I still have the cross. Angela Carmeline is my sister and Georgia is my first cousin. The Frances Xavier Warde School is a Catholic elementary school in downtown Chicago. At 12:00pm each day we hadrecess and we were allowed to go outside and play. He was a wonderful, loving priest and a real pastor to our neighborhood. Hi Linda I would hear the Betty Crocker commercials and sometime Id be able to enjoy some of Bozos Circus. I will look up some of my school pictures! Bye for now. On the corner of Taylor & Sacramento (I think ) there was a Sinclair gas station that had the old That was a beautiful memory. Leonora LiPuma LLT 125@aol.com. I used to go therein the morning with my mom and after the first Mass go to the convent with the nuns to have breakfast. I remember talking to my friend Stan over the phone at night practicing our Latin to become altar boys. 1,664 were here. Reply to Cathy elyotbenit@att.net. He was a little ornery. Take care. It happened after the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968. We walked to school with mom and passed Manley school on the way. We are so proud of our athletes, coaches and parents who made this a great season. Faculty and staff refer to our communitys palpable, engaging energy. Was just told about this page. She lives in Orland Park now. hi there!! St Xavier University Fr Edward Dufficey was the Pastor at that time. So sad. When is the application deadline for Frances Xavier Warde School? I remember a Barbara Ann Cincotta in Frist grade at Cabrini in 1952. I am a little late to this party. He was a real man of the people. I would love to hear from her. For years I could recite the names of so many grade school classmates: Silvana Mattivi, Anthony Gapastone, George Marinier, Stephen Tonnisen, Susan De Vito, Joseph Miserentino and of course, Karla Lauer, who joined us in 6th grade. I cant remember our Pastors name, or any of the priests and Brother. I stumbled upon this page by accident. 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. Thechildren stared at me and asked questions, but I was treated warmly by each and every one I met. View their 2022-23 rankings, tuition cost, acceptance rates, reviews and more. FXW has great after school co-curriculars that add to the wonderful learning experience. I graduated in 1963 and our class only had 23 students. During this time we alsobegan to get regular teachers. Went there one year 7th grade.best days of my life in that neighborhood.I will never forget you Frances.god bless all. Your post motivated me to look for my grammar school pictures. The Church was named in honor of St. Francis Xavier, a Jesuit missionary whose mantra was "that all may be one.". They made for interesting football games, where the quarterback would tell the receiver to go to the first car and cut to the middle. Ill have to see if I can find my graduation book. 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. Our best friends had no color and if there were boundaries we did not see them. You lived on California Ave., I think. I drive down the Eisenhower past the old neighborhood wondering what its like. that you mention was owned by Willie & Delores Russo. I remember the hot dog stand across the street. p: 312-466-0700 Visit fxw.org to register. I remember you and your brother Joe Joe and your entire family. Blessings to you. [1] I would love to see it. It was so different then. We would love to have as many from Cabrini as possible with us. I remember my mother buying nylons to give my teacher (a nun) for a Christmas gift. Check with relatives about where you lived. I take my grandsons to all the museums, and recently to the Art Institute for the first time not to mention the zoo, parks and beaches. . We moved around from California & Arthington, Flournoey, Harrison, Taylor. We are in a 55+ community with all kinds of clubs and activities. Is that your brother or a relative or yours? Google Map it. take care And I do trust that you are in good health. Annual Examination Commences For Classes I to IX & XI, 2023 St. Francis Xavier School | All Rights Reserved. I have noted your e-mail address. I dont remember exactly how many were in my class, but I think it was 50. joe. Some of the Nuns no longer wore their habits, and there was a rumor that one hadmarried a former priest. Stay safe and stay blessed . God Bless and stay safe. My cousin Mary might remember more of the names as shes 10 years older than me. Great memories of that neighborhood, the nuns and priests. Welcome. Your article doesnt say when you attend St Francis Cabrini. We moved on 1960. CONNECT. Scared the dickens out of us because we thought it was a real body. Hello Elizabeth I was in your graduating class back in 1963. Coco. There was a very heavy rain and the hole flooded with maybe 5 or 6 feet of water and the plywood forms were floating around down in the hole. Hello! Hot dog & a bag full of very greasy great fries. I have decided to share some of my fondest memories of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Grammar School and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church. 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. 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. As of a year ago, Manley was still in existence as a high school. SEARCH @ Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish. Sr Philip was our 8th grade teacher. Its very special to me. We live at 2930 W Lexington next door to you. I remember your mother very well. Does anyone remember Mr.Singleton ? He is currently a professor at Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts . Thank you for sharing! Sadly, those days are gone. Lol, precious memories: how the linger! We lived with my grandfather (Harry Lindvall) at 2943 W Harrison, next to Zivs, Harrison and Sacramento. To foster a healthy spirit of competition, many inter-house competitions are held in the school. 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. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 524 Ninth Street Wilmette, IL 60091 Phone: (847) 256-4250 Email Us Directions. We are a community that is purposely diverse and intentionally inclusive. This is ABOVE both the Archdiocese of Chicago and National norms. My father Robert Guerrieri and family lived at 2928 Lexington from at least 1935 til they sold the house in 1961. Prayers for the innocent children who have to live with such fear. I remember you and your brother John. Students appreciate learning about others cultures and religions and most importantly, they see the opportunity to serve others as a gift. She looked so real if fact at that age I thought she was. Do you remember the big riot that broke out in the Pier Room? Visible Anyone can find this group. I am on Facebook. Did she get married? So glad to hear from you! 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. Bulley & Andrews, BAMR, BACR, and associated logos are registered trademarks of Bulley & Andrews, LLC. 751 N. State St. Chicago, IL . I used to get my haircuts from Tony the barber down the street in his basement. We are a community committed to innovative education. Anyone reading this message, please reply if you are interested. 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. My name is Nick Agliata. Are you related to a Diane Falbo whose family owns Falbo Cheese Co.? Hi Rosalie I was about 10Years old. The boldest part of this mission would be that 30 Some of the names I remember are Dominic DiUlio, Richard Pope, Roberta Fasano, Francine Mannosure wish I could find pictures of my school years there. We even had a basement-how did they do that in those days? There is a picture of a John Louis Coleman. pop dispenser machines where you had to move the bottle thru the machine. Donna Fasone Blaha is my first cousin and she turned my on to this story about St Francis X Cabrini. One of the coolest days of the year at FXW is always the Grade 5 Invention Convention! My brother Jerry also attended from 1958 to 1962. Prospect. This propertywas locatedon the poverty-strickenwest side of Chicago at 751 S. Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, 60612. Here's a roadmap to finding the school you want. Imust give my parents a great deal of credit for allowing me on this trip. I do remember most of the names of our kindergarten class, though, with Sr. Lucy. Lucky. Hello Lenoa. You contact me at LLT125@aol.com. CONNECT. We moved to the Austin District of Chicago in 1960. Chicago, IL 60661 I remember being your friend at Mother Cabrini. kids. Great, great memories!!! This school has been claimed by the school or a school representative. My mother loved him as a priest! Leo still participates in carrying the statue of Our Lady of Mt. Leonora, I graduated in from St. Frances 1953, and also attended school in the rectory and in the church basement until the school was built. FR Lucky. Late Id go back to see my mom & then to school. 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! School Reviews. Also, I remember Srs. We were going through my moms stuff and I she had my graduating class of 1961photo. 120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60661 p: 312-466-0700 f: 312-466-0711. Who can forget Fr. Angela Paletta Cullen. 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. An graduated in 1968. Fr. Do you recall the type of building? I attended school there 1956. Father Lucky was a great friend and mentor. I have wonderful memories of my years there & our nuns.i still have the photos of me dressed in their habit for the mass at the Cathedral downtown for Mission Sunday. Raphael and Phillips. Welcome to Our Elementary and Middle School, We offer Preschool, PreKinder, Kindergarten, Elementary & Middle School grades. Liz Terrones, Hi Elizabeth, I was in that class because the sixth and seventh grades were in one classroom. School. . Hi would that grocery store on California and Harrison be owened by Carlos. joe falbo. 630-822-6904. Fr Lucian (if you remember him) stayed friends with our family until his death. We have an Extended Day Program open from 6:30am-6pm & summer camp! I am on Facebook and if you friend request I will surely reply. My name is Catherine Costa. I said I was and never mentioned it to anyone until now. I do remember you. We lived at 3234 Polk. Some students were in awe of such a close-knit, ethnic neighborhood. Can you send me the photo? Junior Achievement is here to support students, parents and teachers during this period of uncertainty. But I do take issue with your statement regarding the neighborhood coming to an end. Yes, that is very sad Cabrini had lost so many students and parishioners. Hi Nick. 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. You may contact staff members directly below or contact one of the Parish offices. Hi, Joe! 296. I drove down California from jury duty last month and decided to go see my old block on Polk Street. I went to school with Rosalie Guerrieri also. I remember Bernice as one of the fastest runners in school (YMCA). This is Mike Dote. Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM Saint Francis Xavier. 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. 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 Take care hope to here from you again. So glad I found this site. She was such a nice woman. 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