The Frances Xavier Warde School integrates modern technology resources in relevant and meaningful ways to help students expand and apply their knowledge. I would have to search but I do have a lot of photos etc. .My name is Frank Cesario. Take care and stay blessed. My memories also includes my first viewing of a movie. Students appreciate learning about others cultures and religions and most importantly, they see the opportunity to serve others as a gift. Light the Way: Advancing Saint Francis High School, our new comprehensive fundraising campaign, continues this enduring cycle. Girometti (not sure if I got the spelling right), Fr Lucky, and Fr Coco. I/m interested in locating some of the classroom pictures. I, too, always have fond & colorful memories of our old neighborhood, school, & church. I know there have been problems, but I am so thankful! 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. I graduated in 1971. And on the other side of you I remember a wide gangway and the Borrows lived there. Some students were in awe of such a close-knit, ethnic neighborhood. Sadly she passed away about 3 years ago. St. Francis Xavier School is a private, Catholic school located in SAINT JOSEPH, MO. Frances Xavier Warde School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Frances Xavier Warde School's tuition is approximately $16,510 for private students. They love it! St. Francis Xavier School - Metairie, LA School Calendar Find us on Facebook Facebook We are on Amazon Smile! ft. addition to St. Francis Xavier School. I remember fondly being taught the rudiments of volleyball-one of the first sports we girls were exposed to by Sr. Ethel Agnes and Sr Phillip. Louis Rizzo and Frank Catalano were in my class. 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. we were there from 1951 to 1959, when we graduated. Eating donuts on the front stoop in the summer with all the neighbors. Saints JFX in Wilmette is a dual-campus Catholic learning community blessed with exceptional resources, motivated teachers, and talented teams dedicated to the unique learning needs of Preschoolers on our St. Joseph Campus and K-8 students on our St. Francis Xavier Campus. Like to here from anyone in my class room with sister Teresine. My brother is 4 years younger than me and was a graduate in 1957. Saint Xavier University celebrates 175 years of educational service in and beyond Chicago. ChatGPT is fascinating and alarming educational professionals. "A story of rainbows and love" written by Shahastra is helping these kids and adults learn about love from rainbows. Robert Ryan Associate Pastor 847-251-0771 Email I graduated from Cabrini in 1964. Yes, she is my cousin. I have great memories of that neighborhood. At lunch I would go back to the convent and eat the lunch my mother packed. The Family belonged to Holy Name society, and Lady of the rosaries Daughters of Mary, and so forth. Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. And Sal Paletta-we were in class together. On the other side of us were the Carnegios. I guess that your dad. I dont remember exactly how many were in my class, but I think it was 50. Are you still in Chicago? I attended mother cabrini school from third grade until graduation June 1952 .would love to hear from any of my school mates. I can still remember the awe I felt when the Nuns took us on a viewing. My dad, Charlie Paletta, made a grotto for Holy Mary and it was placed in the school. My grandparents were Sam and Theresa. I believe Mr Reamer (not certain of the spelling) was one of my favorites in 4th or 5th grade. We moved to Berwyn but my mother continued as organist until the church closed. You must have been in my classroom. I believe that she lived in the 30 hundred block of Lexington or Flournoy. This family owned a turkey farm. Questions? an academically excellent education along with a foundation to I love hearing about different experiences at Cabrini. It was a wonderful bakery. Coco. enjoy. There were unfortunately only 13 in our class. I have noted your e-mail address. The school and church closed in 1987, but the impact lives on. I graduated in 1964 and I am curious to know if any of my former classmates are in touch with this site. and supports inclusion among our people, projects and community. When I first started school there the new school wasnt built, first grade was the first floor of the rectory & the other grades were in the church basement. That was a beautiful memory. Hi everyone. I would hear the Betty Crocker commercials and sometime Id be able to enjoy some of Bozos Circus. Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 3:30pm 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. They always wore their black leather jackets? I remember Mother Cabrini in that glass case. You lived on California Ave., I think. In 6th grade one ofthose teachers was Mr. James (Jim) Rittenberg. My mom passed away in 1972 and her sister, my aunt actually threw out all of our class pictures. She was African American, first name Annette. Our Priest was Father Fr. And each time everyone would say that they would gladly give up their new homes in the suburbs to return to their flats in the old neighborhood next to the church and school. We loved Sarnos Bakery and went there all the time in fact there is a cookie we have never again seen in our lives usually sold at Christmas time it was a large dark cookie in the shape of a triangle and chocolate frosted. moral compass. Lucien Morselli. The school closed about that time. Do you remember the big riot that broke out in the Pier Room? That happened in my senior year at St. Philips. Please contact the school for more details. We were actually the first graduating class in 1959. Joe I went to school. The song Amen stayed in my heart and head for years. My family lived on 710 California street a few blocks from the school, reading some of your stories i cant relate to much because it was a little before my time, but they did bring back old memories of my class mates and teachers and field trips. Such special times And I think we were all very humble and well-behaved. She mentioned that somewhere on this blog a few years back. But I do take issue with your statement regarding the neighborhood coming to an end. St Xavier University I wish I knew how to add a photo. Please contact the school for more details. At RenWeb, our goal was always to provide you with the best experience possible when it came to communicating with your childrens school. I am always happy to hear that there is a group of people that keep St Frances Cabrini in their thoughts and kind words. Prospective parents of Grade 4-8 students can learn more about our dynamic middle school program on Friday, Dec. 2 from 8:45-9:45 a.m at our Holy Name Cathedral Campus, 751 N. State St. My maiden name is Loretta Lambert. You see these themes woven into everyday life at FXW seamlessly. I received all my Sacraments at Cabrini. faiths, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds and everything that Thanks for writing this! Also Willie Dickson passed away some years ago after returning from Viet Nam. 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! My name is Frank Cesario. Please pray for us! Carmel in Melrose Park. I had many adventures riding the subway to school and, at times, I drove my junky car which was always broken down. Formerly Rosie L Harris sister Bernice and brother David. The Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW) is an amazing school - with an amazing school community! I still do and enjoying retirement after working as a print production mgr for Leo Burnett and other companies downtown. So many of your names are familar-Rosalie Guerieri-my mother was dear friends with your mother Mary growing up. It has 437 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. Ironically a house recently sold for $700.000 at Francisco and Polk. Their basketball team won a state championship I believe in 79. Hello Debbie DiOrio Abruzzo. Leo still participates in carrying the statue of Our Lady of Mt. Aquilino . Its almost likethe school and churchnever existed. We took the opportunity to use the foundation forms to float around in the hole. 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. I can still picture what your both looked like. This is Marjorie Moretti and I lived at 824 So California Ave and was just reminiscing of going to Mother Cabrini Church and School. The Frances Xavier Warde School. Tests that are either required or recommended for admission to the school. We moved to Bellwood in the late summer of 1953, so he didnt graduate from St. Frances. hi all this brings back so many memories . We even had a basement-how did they do that in those days? This is Mike Dote. They had excavated the site to pour the foundation and were getting ready to pour it. I did return and got married there in 1970. From google maps it appears the building is now gone. I have very fond memories of Cabrini Sis. I think you and I shared the same class. My father had a bakery on Kedzie avenue (Sarnos) and his partner was Chuck Raymond. We are a community that serves others. Sat, Mar 4. You contact me at LLT125@aol.com. Went to school with frank. Hi Leonora, I graduated from Cabrini in 1959. joe. I lived on Flournoy. But by the next morning they cleared the Blvd and placed the building square on the foundation! Welcome! Please Contact the school for more information. 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. Graduates. Also Father Dufficy, god rest his soul. It has 283 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. I really loved the school, we actually had softball team that played in Altgeld Park. I also remember Bro. We moved to the Austin District of Chicago in 1960. The boldest part of this mission would be that 30 kids. So easy to love each other without fear or prejudices. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. In fact, while I was teaching, I would sometimes relate to my students how life was like on Lexington Street. I also do remember Farther Dufficy. Its been a long time. What a wonderful description of the school, church, and neighborhood. 751 N. State St. Chicago, IL . I enjoyed the video very muchthank you! One of the first African American kids was a very intelligent, witty jokester who made everyone laugh. Thank you for your comments Nick. My husband and I were both baptized at Mother Cabrini church 1954 and 1955 by Father Coco. Ive often wondered what happened to this memorial. If anyone from this class year stumble on this site please email me at lshamley61@ gmail.com. Im glad you posted your message it brings back many fond memories. Sad how things change. Im retired too, living in Bloomingdale, Illinois. joe. I wish our beloved Parish was still in existence so we could visit it. We kept in touch and he concelebrated my wedding. Both service and faith are woven into the curriculum that serve as the foundation for teaching kindness, empathy, and love for one's neighbor. I attended from 1953 to 1961 when we moved to Glen Ellyn sadly at the beginning of my eight grade. So sad. Hello and thank you for placing this here. Sister Lucy was my kindergarten teacher and I had Sister Speranza twice! Holy Name Cathedral Campus (HNC) 4th - 8th Grade. Hi Frank, that is my brother John. . Does anyone know this story? I remember Sisters Gertrude, Lucy, Evelyn and Fathers Florian and Morselli. I was in that riot in the Pier Room and a policeman grabbed me and locked me in a broom closet. We walked to school with mom and passed Manley school on the way. Hi Rosalie Here are a few other things I remember about our neighborhood. 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 remember that well! The area is so unrecognizable as many buildings are torn down. Thechildren stared at me and asked questions, but I was treated warmly by each and every one I met. Linda Manzella, do you have a relative who teaches at Orland Jr. High School in Orland Park, IL? Oh myI attended kindergarten at Mother Cabrini in the mid 50s. 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. The class following me had over 100, I believe. We lived at 3143 Arthington in a 3 flat with my cousins upstairs and downstairs. We live at 2930 W Lexington next door to you. f: 312-466-0711, 751 N. State St. May God continue to bless you and yours. In my classroom was Jimmy Jacks, Lawrence Patrick and Torrance Brooks. He invited me to his 25th anniversary as a priest. Students Grades PK-8 Updates ENVIRONMENT From the School Student Demographics Reviews Neighborhood ACADEMICS Courses & Programs ACADEMICS Courses & Programs My mom would buy a soda or sundae for me when we went to pick up a prescription. Colorado will replace Columbus Day with Cabrini Day, the first paid state holiday recognizing a woman in the US. Hope you are doing well.. If any of my other classmates are out there, please get in touch: I think it is at Cabrini hospital Shrine. Welcome to Our Elementary and Middle School We offer Preschool, PreKinder, Kindergarten, Elementary & Middle School grades. Hi everyone, I attended Mother Cabrini in the 50s. A lot of wonderful memories. Are you the Sal Paletta that has Sr. Raffael for the 6th grade? My uncle Frankie (youngest brother of my father Joe) was informed about this site through my cousin Bobbie (Robert) Guerrieri. I believe that we were in the sixth grade together. 120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60661 p: 312-466-0700 f: 312-466-0711. . We both retired. So many Memories would love to hear from all. The church is now a Baptist Church and the school is call Altus Academy, a charter school. hi there!! An graduated in 1968. after graduating from Cabrini. Hi, Joe! I had a melting pot of friends. I was almost trampled in the doorway by some football players who couldnt get out fast enough. I love the City of Chicago despite any problems other big cities experience. Its Rosalie again, Donna. I remember her red paddle, I think I still have some splinters from it. I lived at 3045 W Polk St. Id walk to the corner and cross Sacramento to go to the school. I remember going to Sarnos bakery. I know the school and parish closed many years ago. My sister and I attended Cabrini in the early 60s first through third grade. What memories! Bill & laVina. makes us unique. We also went to Scafuri bakery which was right around the corner from where we lived on Polk St. Fr. We went there during the 50s. I remember you on the 4th floor with the M.P. Stay safe and stay blessed , Hello everyone, I attended Mother Cabrini from 09-1958 to 06-1959 6th grade. Created by: Sandra Vega. My parents moved in 1960 when I was in 5th grade. Anthony, my sincere sympathy on the passing of your brother John. I live in Roselle, Illinois. If my mother couldnt pick me up I would be back to the convent after school. 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. My mother kept many of our class pictures. Mr. Rittenbergwent on to manage some of the more famous clubs in Chicago Faces, Mothers, and Ditkas. 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. 4th-8thgrade, continue on to graduation. The Cabrini neighborhood was the best, and I doubt those neighborhoods exist anymore. And I do trust that you are in good health. It provides information and resources about religion, cultures, and what's happening within the FXW community. I lived at 824 S California while attending St. Frances . The project provides new and expanded spaces for We appear to have been contemporaries there. No one has mentioned the school was originally located in an apartment building facing Polk ST.where the convent/school now stand. Lucien used to play with us at recess time. My cousin was Patricia Paletta. We are a community of faith. I lived on Polk Street until 1959 then my family moved to the Southwest side of Chicago. He unfortunately passed away shortly after returning from Viet Nam. The house we lived in is still there, but many of my cousins and friends homes are not (or boarded up). You were probably in class with my younger sister Joyce. I remember open hydrants for us to play in and Green Rivers- lime phosphates at the soda fountain on Sacramento. Angela Paletta Cullen. I do enjoy contacting former students and members of Cabrini parish. I hope you are well during these difficult times. Others simply refer to FXW as their second family.. The factory across the alley behind our house. The only nun whos name I remember was Sister Alphonse. It happened after the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968. Fond memories of the horsedrawn produce wagon coming up the alley with the sing-song calling out of wares. I to remember father Coco. My name is Catherine Costa. Leo and his friends called him Chin because he had a long chin. My brother graduated in 1962 and my sister in 1966. A Catholic Chapel, part of Our Lady of Mercy, a Roman Catholic Church, in the Avondale. Others found it incredulous. I also remember the glass casket and how Mother Cabrini looked so real. Unfortunately I did not know Fr. We can't say enough great things about our beloved school. FXW is innovative, forward thinking and responsive. I moved away in 1960. vision. I remember some of the kids at UIC (remember Vito Parmigiana?) My brother Jerry also attended from 1958 to 1962. I had never seen a live turkey before and I found myself surrounded by thousands. I do recall Fr. @ Linda. 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 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? Hard to believe it was so long ago. Preschoolers and families are celebrating love and kindness this morning in a prayer service at Old St. Patricks Church. 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,. Those were good years, good neighborhood. Wow I too was doing research on this school when I came across this forum. We used to shop at Sarnos. We are both Italian-Americans who lives in Polk and Lexington streets, along with all our relatives. I have decided to share some of my fondest memories of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Grammar School and St. Frances XavierCabrini Church. I went there from 1955, kindergarten, until 1962. I was bussed to the school from St. Finbarr which was closed following the 68 riots. H Sal. and stay blessed. Father Coco coming to eat at our house, often. 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