The Frances Xavier Warde School. Almost fell on my face running with my classmates to go find father Duffy. My mother used to drive so she helped the wonderful nuns run errands. It happened after the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968. Chicago, IL 60654 For Joe Falbogot anymore videos, films, photos of your family history that you can share with the Casa Italia Library Archives? 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. Site powered by The Archdiocese of Chicago . my mom is geraldine dote,she lived next door at 2930.all those last names you mentioned,most are related to me!! The street that was blocked was Lexington. Google Map it. Yes, she is my cousin. At lunch I would go back to the convent and eat the lunch my mother packed. Important Links APPLY NOW! Hi, I remember Fr Coco and Fr Lucian and all the rest of those you mentioned. Welcome! Hello Lenora. My best to you mom and dad and family. I was in that class on the 7th grade side. I had a melting pot of friends. I was mortified to give someone so holy such a lowly gift. I also attended Saint Francis mother Cabrini school in the 50s kindergarten through seventh grade I remember sister Lucy sister Speranza sister Raphael sister Rosario Duca brother silvio father Florian sister Teresa sister Gertrude father Coco I also remember Sonny boy bakery Sarno bakery I live at 3143 W. Arthington I also remember going to Johnnys hotdog stand on Kedzie Mels candy store.does anyone remember Allis the witch? I attended St Francis Cabrini Church and School from 1954-1960. She looked so real if fact at that age I thought she was. Registration now open for the 2022-2023 school year . K-12. We moved on 1960. Loved the school and Fr. Take care, stay stay safe That was a beautiful memory. to faith formation, academic excellence, community engagement, Cabrini. and supports inclusion among our people, projects and community. I know there have been problems, but I am so thankful! More than 400 students, in Louis Rizzo and Frank Catalano were in my class. He unfortunately passed away about two years ago. How wonderful to see your responses. Presently that beautiful church has a fore sale sign in front of it. Not sure what street my grandparents lived on. Great fun. Hi Rosalie, St. Francis Xavier Parish was established in 1904. Back then, we received the sacrament of Confirmation in the 4th grade, I believe. CONNECT. My family moved in 1960. I started looking for school information and had a hard time finding any until now. Who can forget Fr. 120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60661 p: 312-466-0700 f: 312-466-0711. I to wonder what happen to this memorial. Both my brother, Michael, and I attended Mother Cabrini starting in about 1954. 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. The song Amen stayed in my heart and head for years. She was very strict. I remember Mother Cabrini in that glass case. I am a little late to this party. 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. The nuns were the best! Number of floors? He was so funny. I have Sr. Angelica Marie and my 1st grade class picture, from 1948. Anthony, my sincere sympathy on the passing of your brother John. Fri, Mar 3. My sister and I went to our beloved St Frances Cabrini School from 1954 to 1960. God bless you all. This is Mike Dote. pop dispenser machines where you had to move the bottle thru the machine. 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. 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. Carmel in Melrose Park. I remember a Barbara Ann Cincotta in Frist grade at Cabrini in 1952. Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 665-0066. I think it was named Raymonds. My cousins Regina Williams, James Williams and Keegan Miller along with my sister and I went to Cabrini. Its funny, but I can still remember when things began to change. Did she get married? many years on my way to Cabrini school. My Aunt and Uncle were the Lullos, you might remember my cousin Dolores Lullo. Why is there no record on the internet of this church and school? Lincoln-Way East's Kyle Olagbegi controls the ball against Bloom during a nonconference game in Chicago Heights on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. We moved away in 1960 when I would be entering the 8th grade and my sister, Rosemarie the sixth. This is Marjorie Moretti and I lived at 824 So California Ave and was just reminiscing of going to Mother Cabrini Church and School. I graduated in 53 with Gerldine Dote. The school and church closed in 1987, but the impact lives on. I remember that well! He is still active in healing ministry . The average rate in schools in communities of similar income level as our was 92%. Wonderful neighborhood. Hi Anthony. My family lived on Polk Street about a half block east of California, and I started there in fourth grade. We all had our special Nuns Sister Henry, Sister Louis, or Sister Phillips. Catholic school teacher fired from St. Francis Xavier in Wilmette over COVID-19 Advertisement Coronavirus A suburban Catholic school teacher was fired after refusing to return to class. It sure would be nice to get alumnae together. We have an Extended Day Program open from 6:30am-6pm & summer camp! Angela Carmeline is my sister and Georgia is my first cousin. The educators at FXW make it a top priority to create a sense of camaraderie among the students leading to a more positive environment with something for everyone. 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. He loved us singing Kumbaya at mass in the morning.. I remember rosemary densa,tommy spinelli. I do on occasion see Joe Ponce at St. Philip reunions. I would have graduated in 61. 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. Imust give my parents a great deal of credit for allowing me on this trip. I lived at 2831 W Flournoy, went to Mother Cabrini church & school (1st-4th grade, 1948-51, when classes were in what were really 3flat apt buildings before the new school was built, Interesting,. I can still picture what your both looked like. BTW, did you see/read about the refurbishment/rededication of the St. Francis Xavier Cabrini chapel in Chicago last week? Fr. Then St. Domitilla in Hillside. We were very happy to find Esposito bakery on Belmont when we moved from Lexington. We also went in Granata Funeral Home and would visit the deceased to pray for them although we didnt know them from Adam hahaha, Say hi to your brother. I live in Deland, Florida. My name is Catherine Costa. I was so honored. His boyhood friends have been getting together a few times a year just to keep in touch with each other. Their basketball team won a state championship I believe in 79. joe. May you and yours have safe and enjoyable holidays. 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. Compare St. Francis Xavier School to Other Schools School Details Grades PK, K-8 Students 437 Student-Teacher Ratio 15:1 National 17:1 We lived at 3045 w.polk st. Fr Lucien invited me to his silver jubilee. I will be 75 this month and all the memories I had from the old neighborhood are still there. Brother Silvio, Fr. take care So very nice to read all of your post God Bless you all.. We have 3 kids that are all very different learners and FXW has done an amazing job of meeting them each where they are at. Community truly defines who we are. Our best friends had no color and if there were boundaries we did not see them. Thats amazing! Holy Name Cathedral Campus (HNC) 4th - 8th Grade. My brother is 4 years younger than me and was a graduate in 1957. How they linger! I actually lived right across the street from the school at 2946 W. Lexington and I used to sneak my little sister candy through the window during recess. Good to hear from you. I/m interested in locating some of the classroom pictures. Ohhh I loved it. Prayers for the innocent children who have to live with such fear. 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. Graduates. (I forgot about the classrooms in the church basement, but remember it now that you mentioned it.) The owners name was Carlo, not Carlos. that you mention was owned by Willie & Delores Russo. We kept in touch and he concelebrated my wedding. My home email is donna.blaha@gmail.com if you wish to contact me anytime. I really appreciate the film. Site powered by The Archdiocese of Chicago . 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. Was it a soap factory? Hello Lenoa. Sadly in 1972 he was abducted and killed while on duty as a police officer..I will never forget him. Fr Edward Dufficey was the Pastor at that time. My mom would bring us pizza for lunch at Mother Cabrini. We lived at 3143 Arthington in a 3 flat with my cousins upstairs and downstairs. We moved to Burbank when I was 7 but remember all the fun we had in the old neighborhood. I remember after the new school was finished that there was an annual carnival located in the parking lot behind the school and hanging out there during the day watching them set up the carnival and thinking how cool it would be to be a carny worker. The School prepares its students to appear in the Indian School Certificate Examination (ICSE) at the Class X level and Indian School Certificate (ISC) examination in the class XII level. We moved after that and I went to St Simeon school in Bellwood, IL. 9-12. Oh myI attended kindergarten at Mother Cabrini in the mid 50s. Lucian gave me a cross for his 25th anniversary as a priest. My best memories are at St. Frances X Cabrini School. I also do remember Farther Dufficy. Class of 1974. 2023 Bulley & Andrews, LLC. Head Of School Letter; Head of School Message; With Mission in Mind; FXW at a Glance. But I do take issue with your statement regarding the neighborhood coming to an end. I was almost trampled in the doorway by some football players who couldnt get out fast enough. I am on email with a few gals from high school and thats it. Fr. Robert and Joe, my family lived across the alley from your families in my grandparents 4 flat at 2926 W. Polk St. Their surname was Durante. I attended Mother Cabrini in the 50s. I had Ms Spazio in 2nd grade 1958/59? I have to admit it was not easy and I did feel alienated, gradually I managed to learn the language. We also moved to the Austin disyrict at the end of fifth grade 1960. [5] St. Hilary School My email : suezpenzl@gmail.com. I remember all the priests you mentioned also. The property was located on the poverty-stricken west side of Chicago at 751 S. Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois . I just watched the video again it still warms my heart, Such a beautiful song what is the name of it and the artist that is singing? It was a rich community full of diversity and my friends spanned the gambit. Need sacramental records? I remember Brother Silvio giving us instruction on serving Mass and Father Coco being the pastor. We lived on west Arthington. Now I am retired and living in Florida. School Reviews. 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. If anyone from this class year stumble on this site please email me at lshamley61@ gmail.com. 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. 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. Father Jack Wall, pastor of Old St. Patrick`s church, with a bold We are a community that is purposely diverse and intentionally inclusive. 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. Its been a a long time hasnt it. He was a little ornery. HI, I just came across this site dont know anybody here but Rosie Harris Ross. I attended this school and church from kindergarten to 8th grade, and it was wonderful. Too bad as it was a wonderful neighborhood before the riots. I have a picture of you from our 1959 Confirmation class picture! I liked Ronnie, he was a lot of fun. Loved it soooo much. I believe that we were in the sixth grade together. They had excavated the site to pour the foundation and were getting ready to pour it. History; Mission Statement; Namesake; Our Charisms; . We lived at 2926 W. Polk. Endorse Frances Xavier Warde School. Light the Way: Advancing Saint Francis High School, our new comprehensive fundraising campaign, continues this enduring cycle. I remember all the nuns you mentioned. Is that your brother or a relative or yours? I will post more memories tomorrow. 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. 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. I lived at 2818 W Flournoy. My uncle Frankie (youngest brother of my father Joe) was informed about this site through my cousin Bobbie (Robert) Guerrieri. Please contact the school for more details. Parish. Its like yesterday. 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 also remember Mary Ann Farinella. St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System, St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System is a Christ-centered community dedicated. It was a great Italian neighborhood. Sr. Speranza was my homeroom teacher. Carmelo and Noemi Alequin Married there 1961 by Angelo Coco. 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. I will share it with the surviving Guerrieris and Iovinellis who also lived on Lexington. The Frances Xavier Warde School is a Catholic elementary school in downtown Chicago. Spelling) also remember a few people like Corinne Perino, Nancy Sineni, Julie. There is also a Facebook for us. I was scaredto death, fortunately, I only had to meet them once. Stay safe and stay blessed. He then served your community for sometime. Our mother lived to be 92, but dad died at 77. Head Of School Letter; Head of School Message; With Mission in Mind; FXW at a Glance. Fr Lucky ate dinner in our flat many times. We are a community committed to innovative education. We moved to the Austin District of Chicago in 1960. We are a part of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. I remember being your friend at Mother Cabrini. I have found two which are Eunice Evans and Derek McGlorthan. The priests and nuns were wonderful, too. my grandpa was related to the falbo cheese people but i dont know any of them.robert belpedio is my cousin,he is a father of 4 beautiful daughters.like i mentioned previously most of the names you mentioned are my relatives and many of the others were/are paisans to the family.my mom always talks about your family and was very close to your uncles frank/anthony.sadly i was born after the neighborhood fell apart and everyone left but i heard many stories from my family and even today love when anyone talks of those days.my mom said to make sure to say hello to you! 801-966-1571 (Michael Gard / Daily Southtown) Game 2 St. Xavier (5-9 . But if someone wanted to move it they could buy it for $1! Just noticed your post. We called Fr Lucian. You were a classmate of my brother Ralph Bertoncini. Florian Girometta was pastor when I lived there. I graduated in 1964 and I am curious to know if any of my former classmates are in touch with this site. I cant remember our Pastors name, or any of the priests and Brother. Hello! here to help! How nice that Leo still participates in the Feast and has contact with boyhood friends. We lost touch with each other. Faculty and students work together to answer big questions, try new ideas, test and verify hypotheses, produce original and creative work, and demonstrate concept mastery. Are you still in Chicago? Thanks for bringing this alive to many of us. Sister Lucy was my kindergarten teacher and I had Sister Speranza twice! Was not any different at St. Philips. Good to hear from you! I cant believe all the names & places being recalled, such wonderful memories of such a wonderful neighborhood. At RenWeb, our goal was always to provide you with the best experience possible when it came to communicating with your childrens school. I m probably a bit younger, but the names of the nuns and teachers I remember from my older siblings. I, too, always have fond & colorful memories of our old neighborhood, school, & church. So glad I found this site. So sad to see what has happened over the years to the neighborhood. Mike Dote, Hi, my name is Tony Coleman and I graduated in the class of 64, unfortunately there were only 13 in my class. Annette Season is the person you are referring to her sister was Donna. Silvio. percent of this School`s students would receive financial Also my brother and sister, and all my cousins. In my class was Robert Pacheco, Torrance Brooks, Jimmy Jacks and Lawrence Patrick. We went there during the 50s. These reunions are a lot of fun. hi rosalie,so glad you enjoyed the video! Catholic Elem School We offer affordable tuition with a wide variety of scholarship opportunities for students and families. Late Id go back to see my mom & then to school. I believe Mr Reamer (not certain of the spelling) was one of my favorites in 4th or 5th grade. The E-W streets in the neighboorhood were Polk. I also recall regular teachers coming in to the school. Students appreciate learning about others cultures and religions and most importantly, they see the opportunity to serve others as a gift. he would come in and make himself comfortable, stretching his legs and putting his feet right up on the cocktail table. I was in heaven. We were going through my moms stuff and I she had my graduating class of 1961photo. My father Robert Guerrieri and family lived at 2928 Lexington from at least 1935 til they sold the house in 1961. During one winter, a car slowly drove through anyhow and didnt see me crouched down to play with the snow. Hi Donna. by!! So many happy memories, my cousin LaVerne LoBue lived in the same building and was 4 years older than me. We knew all the shopkeepers in the neighborhood. 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, He is currently a professor at Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts . Father Coco coming to eat at our house, often. The house we lived in is still there, but many of my cousins and friends homes are not (or boarded up). The movie was Lilliesof The Field and it starred a very young Sidney Poitier. I loved that school. We have an Extended Day Program open from 6:30am-6pm & summer camp! Thanks! Im Angela Paletta. Sister Speranza did have 7th and 8th in one room. I loved Cabriniacross from Manley School. I remember she also had a friend named Annette (Sessom). During this time we alsobegan to get regular teachers. St. Francis Xavier School - Metairie, LA School Calendar Find us on Facebook Facebook We are on Amazon Smile! I stumbled upon this page by accident. Somehow our needs were met and we had Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini to thank for it. I also thought that statement was a little odd, and I do understand what you are saying. We called him Fr. I remember Sarnos bakery and their chocolate frosted pound cake. We knew the pharmacist and they had a great soda fountain in there! The Family belonged to Holy Name society, and Lady of the rosaries Daughters of Mary, and so forth. I am living in Florida now they may still be in Storage in Chicago. Both Chucks wife (Anne) and my mom (Rose) worked there as well. Blessings to you as well. Great memories of that neighborhood, the nuns and priests. I remember attending 1st grade in that building, but, remember it facing Sacramento Blvd. It was the best memories of my life. Elizabeth, I doubt Sacramento was ever blocked for recess, since it was and still is a major north-south street. Debbie DiOrio Abruzzo, hi everyone.most of my immediate family lived on the 2900 block of west lexington street for many years,from the early 1900s until approx 1962.growing up and even today i love to hear stories about the neighborhood.my mother graduated from mother cabrini in 1953.my grandmother/aunts were active in the church for all those years.i have a bit of movie footage from my great grandparents 50th wedding anniversary at mother cabrini.the church wasnt completely finished at the time.i have it posted on my youtube page http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGUdUjF1z8s&feature=share&list=UUD6PTrH9Vuwx0jy17y7VU-w, it shows the inside of the church and outside walking from lexington street and out in front of the church(sacramento blvd).hope it brings back memories and everyone enjoys it! I lived on Flournoy. Thats no where near St. Frances Cabrini. My mom kept in touch with Sr. Teresine until she passed. Also Father Dufficy, god rest his soul. Hi everyone. I am loving these memories. It was a beautiful school, parish, convent, and priests and sisters. 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. I pretty much hung out with the kids from Melrose Park on the 4th floor music lounge. We all went to Mother Cabrini. Sr Speranza was my eighth grade teacher also. The kids in the neighborhood had names like Jojo, Sally Boy, Pepo, Plum-Plumthose are special memories that are priceless! Hi, Joe! About. When I started school, Mother Cabrini had not yet been canonized a saint, so the school was known simply as Mother Cabrini school. Hi Frank! Wow I too was doing research on this school when I came across this forum. Playing marbles in the dirt. He also used to wear a lot of shirts at one time. We are still in the area, my brother is on the west side and Im in the western burbs. Parents often say they are grateful to be a part of such an exceptional place of inclusion and belonging. I loved this school and the nuns so much. When they were raising funds to build the Church my grandfather & his Italian Club were involved. 519.3. Finding the right school for your child is a major project. 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! Aquilino . I have visited her shrine in Golden Colorado. 2022 by STFXCS. You see these themes woven into everyday life at FXW seamlessly. many wonderful memories on polk street. 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. You could be a cousin as I dont know much of anything about my grandmothers family except they were from Gorgoglione, Italy. You contact me at LLT125@aol.com. My mom would buy a soda or sundae for me when we went to pick up a prescription. Its fantastic! Eating donuts on the front stoop in the summer with all the neighbors. So many of your names are familar-Rosalie Guerieri-my mother was dear friends with your mother Mary growing up. I always wished I had the gift of singing. 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 have noted your e-mail address. Hi Donna, my name is Tony Coleman and I attended Cabrini from 6th through 8th grades. Losing Anthony was the worst thing that could have happened to Chuck. We lived at 3045 W. Polk Street. Also remember having black cows at the soda fountain at DiPrima and Chiarmonte Pharmacy on Kedzie. Her brother, Robert, served in the army during WWII and was with Eisenhower when they liberated Dachau. She comes to those Melrose Park get togethers of Leos. . The riots were what made my parents move. Glad you have joined this group. x. . Since Appleton's first Catholic school opened in 1867, our . Best regards to all my classmates- hope your journey has been much-blessed! Ill scan them and see if its possible to post them here, or on my facebook page if its not possible to post here. Im sure thats where we first saw Ben Hur. About. I drove down California from jury duty last month and decided to go see my old block on Polk Street. Now Im retired and live in Florida. My kids adore their teachers, their friends and love their school experience! We moved to Colorado and lived there for over 32 years, just recently returning. Thanks! We moved to Bellwood in the late summer of 1953, so he didnt graduate from St. Frances. CONNECT. 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! Was just told about this page. There was a Peter Agliata in my class, I graduated in 1959. So the movers began to move this 3 story building across Sacramento Blvd-during the night-one inch an hour. Contact Us - Saints JFX Parish Contact & Directions Below, you'll find contact information, directions and office hours for our two churches. Mother also grew up with Delores Rizzo who owned the hot dog stand. Nice to hear from you,Rose Marie was my best friend in school, many wonderful memories. Hi Linda There is nothing like that here in the Tampa area. I graduated in 1959. I was about 10Years old. My cousins, Guy & Mary Simone Almond, lived next door to me and went to school with Geraldine Dote. Students would receive financial also my brother Ralph Bertoncini, Chicago, IL Catalano were in army. 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