History; Mission Statement; Namesake; Our Charisms; . I think it was named Raymonds. Others simply refer to FXW as their second family.. Thanks for bringing back the happy memories of my long ago youth. Lived at 2842 W. Lexington, Raia Family. 751 N. State St. Chicago, IL . I hope you are well during these difficult times. Interview requirements for admission to the school. St. Eugene School Frances Xavier Warde School In 1994 Holy Name School, which had been facing a decline in the number of enrolled students, merged into Warde, and the former Holy Name became Warde School, Old St. Patrick's Campus so it could house the increasing number of students at Xavier. Sadly she passed away about 3 years ago. I also attend Cabrini along with my siblings Aquanetta, Henry jr. Frank(speedy)and Carolyn. I remember Sisters Gertrude, Lucy, Evelyn and Fathers Florian and Morselli. I remember when he excitement seeing the students going to school. His boyhood friends have been getting together a few times a year just to keep in touch with each other. He is currently a professor at Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts . Okay! Theres a wonderful statue of her overlooking the pass as you enter the mountains right off I70. Take care. Father Jack Wall, pastor of Old St. Patrick`s church, with a bold Contact the Archdiocese of Chicago for any information you may need. I cant believe all the names & places being recalled, such wonderful memories of such a wonderful neighborhood. The St. Frances Cabrini church is now a baptist church. Leonora LiPuma LLT 125@aol.com. On the other side of us were the Carnegios. Went there one year 7th grade.best days of my life in that neighborhood.I will never forget you Frances.god bless all. St. Francis Xavier School is a parish primary school of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia comprising a Pre-K through 8th Grade program. Does anybody know if Jill. He unfortunately passed away about two years ago. The riots were what made my parents move. Was it Ronnie? I attended from 1946-1953. I lived at 3402 W. Lexington. It appears that we all have fond memories of our teachers: Sr. Lucy, Sr. Rosaria, Sr. Teresa, Sr. Raphael, Sr. Speranza. I was almost trampled in the doorway by some football players who couldnt get out fast enough. I thought your mom had a beautiful voice. We are very happy in FL and have been here for 15 years (about 30 miles south of Tampa). I attended mass at Cabrini until it closed and we were sent to St Agatha. Busy all the time and enjoying the lovely weather and nature down here. . Class of 1974. Pete Pagliuco here. Scared the dickens out of us because we thought it was a real body. However, if you tackle it methodically, you will get good results. that you mention was owned by Willie & Delores Russo. Everyone I knew moved away and we no way to connect with them anymore. We lived on Polk Street and watched the demolition of the buildings and the construction of the new school with great interest. I will list six names that I recall were in our class. I had various corporate staff jobs over the years, and Dennis worked in accounting and IT. Joe This tour is designed for parents only. I was bussed to the school from St. Finbarr which was closed following the 68 riots. I ran across this quite by accident. I got to crown the Blessed Virgin in May at church. Shortly after, she and her family moved to the suburbs, and my family bought a house in the Logan Square neighborhood, where I also bought a 2-flat. Back then, we received the sacrament of Confirmation in the 4th grade, I believe. Would love to see that 8th grade picture. We have fund memories of our short time there. Yes, it took me a while, but I do recall Vito Parmigiana. Lucian gave me a cross for his 25th anniversary as a priest. I have to admit it was not easy and I did feel alienated, gradually I managed to learn the language. I had just arrived to Chicago from Rome, Italy and I didnt understand or speak English. Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 3:30pm An apartment building? I attended Cabrini up to the 6th grade.(1978). For Joe Falbogot anymore videos, films, photos of your family history that you can share with the Casa Italia Library Archives? My cousin was Patricia Paletta. Coco. I remember Bernice as one of the fastest runners in school (YMCA). I remember Mother Cabrini in that glass case. 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. We called Fr Lucian. My brother graduated St Francis in 1959 or 1960. I now live in Roselle Il and I am a parishioner at St Matthew Parish in Schaumburg. That is awful that you got hit by a car. I recently spoke to Joe Ponce, hes fine. Liz Terrones, Hi Elizabeth, I was in that class because the sixth and seventh grades were in one classroom. 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. 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. Sr Philip was our 8th grade teacher. The focus on diversity and inclusion is at the center of FXW's mission. I live in Roselle, Illinois. We live at 2930 W Lexington next door to you. joe. Her brother, Robert, served in the army during WWII and was with Eisenhower when they liberated Dachau. Hi Frank! I am living in Florida now they may still be in Storage in Chicago. 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. Other memories that arent so vague, but still pretty clear are of the riots following Dr. Kings assasination. Sandra T, Ramon P, Michael G, Marlene F, Anthony C, or Elizabeth V. I am going back almost 60 years but I am certain these names are correct. The seed/nut man, the knife and scissor sharpening man, the fruit and vegetable guy and the truck that used to deliver pop to our house. 4.00 to the convent chapel with prayers in Italian, then my grandfather would pick me up at 5:00 since he worked near . take care I do recall Fr. After all these years, I still see some of the people from the 53 and 54 classes. For detailed information please visit our Admission page or you may contact. Please contact the school for more details. 41420 - St. Francis Xavier School, LaGrange (3) 41430 - St. Francis Xavier School, Wilmette (1) 41450 - St. Gall School (1) 41460 - St. Genevieve School (1) . A lot of wonderful memories. He is still active in healing ministry . Proudly created with Wix.com. When I started school there, since we didnt live close, I would ride there with my mom & be there for the 7:00 mass attended by the nuns. I was so proud of my school. Faculty and staff refer to our communitys palpable, engaging energy. 4th-8thgrade, continue on to graduation. 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. Those were the days nuns used a ruler to discipline. Our best friends had no color and if there were boundaries we did not see them. This school has been claimed by the school or a school representative. My family were parishioners of St. Frances for many years during the 1930s, 40s and 50s. 520 members Join group About Discussion More About Discussion About this group 3043 N. Francisco Ave (between Nelson and Barry) CHICAGO, IL Private Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. . I liked Ronnie, he was a lot of fun. 9-12. Now I am retired and living in Florida. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers. History many wonderful memories on polk street. On the corner of Taylor & Sacramento (I think ) there was a Sinclair gas station that had the old 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 remember open hydrants for us to play in and Green Rivers- lime phosphates at the soda fountain on Sacramento. I have visited her shrine in Golden Colorado. 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? I lived at 3045 w polk st. Then there were the big productions down at the Michael Todd theatre where we would take a bus and have to have reserved seats and the curtains would part and there would be an intermission during the movie. I remember Sarnos bakery and their chocolate frosted pound cake. Do you know when Manley closed? The priests and nuns were wonderful, too. 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. It was int he basement of the church in 1973 when I attended school there. I am seeing people mentioning riots and I only recall the riots and devastation when Dr. Martin Luther King was killed. I attended from 1953 to 1961 when we moved to Glen Ellyn sadly at the beginning of my eight grade. My kids adore their teachers, their friends and love their school experience! Junior Achievement is here to support students, parents and teachers during this period of uncertainty. Lucky was Fr. I would stay after cleaning the library and convent. I would love to see it. Chicago, IL 60654 We moved to the Austin District of Chicago in 1960. I had a Sam Esposito and I believe Jeanette Esposito, another Esposito boy but I am not sure of his first name, I think he was Sams cousin. It was so different then. When I started school, Mother Cabrini had not yet been canonized a saint, so the school was known simply as Mother Cabrini school. I still have my First grade class picture with Sr Angelica Marie, . My sister nor my cousin finished at Mother Cabrini as the neighborhood was at its end. Joef posted it on Youtube the link is in his comment dated 10/23/2013. The area is so unrecognizable as many buildings are torn down. I also remember Mary Ann Farinella. 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. Dennis and I are happy to hear from you. They love it! My email : suezpenzl@gmail.com. St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System, St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System is a Christ-centered community dedicated. 120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60661 p: 312-466-0700 f: 312-466-0711. FXW has great after school co-curriculars that add to the wonderful learning experience. Sister Philip was our teacher. I actually saw the building I grew up in. St. Francis Xavier School is a private, Catholic school located in WILMETTE, IL. Yes my fathers name was Tony and both he and Chuck are gone now. We moved to the Austin District in 1960 when I was in the middle of 5th grade. And I do trust that you are in good health. Such fond memories of the Church, School, Priests, and Nuns. You must have been in my classroom. We used to have processions down our street to the church for saints feast days. I graduated in 1963 and our class only had 23 students. How nice that Leo still participates in the Feast and has contact with boyhood friends. Stay warm! We all had our special Nuns Sister Henry, Sister Louis, or Sister Phillips. You were in my class. Glad you have joined this group. Karlas and my favorite was I Confess with Montgomery Clift. I also do remember Farther Dufficy. Hello Lenora. The movie was beautiful. I believe 7th and 8th grade were in the same room at that time, because Sister Speranza was the teacher. Do you remember Dennis Kendall? This propertywas locatedon the poverty-strickenwest side of Chicago at 751 S. Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, 60612. I will be 75 this month and all the memories I had from the old neighborhood are still there. She comes to those Melrose Park get togethers of Leos. I think it is now at Cabrini hospital shrine. And I had about 15 cousins on the 3000 block of Lexington: the Gallahers, and the Mamolellas. Louis Rizzo and Frank Catalano were in my class. Annette Season is the person you are referring to her sister was Donna. I attended school there & Remember our pastor Fr. My best memories are at St. Frances X Cabrini School. I graduated from Cabrini in 1964. To foster a healthy spirit of competition, many inter-house competitions are held in the school. I still have the cross. Great fun. Thanks! Are you still in Chicago? Coincidence how we both met our husbands at UIC. I drive down the Eisenhower past the old neighborhood wondering what its like. Holy Name Cathedral Campus (HNC) 4th - 8th Grade. It was a rich community full of diversity and my friends spanned the gambit. Hi would that grocery store on California and Harrison be owened by Carlos. Lucian Morselli, Fr. This is Mike Dote. I just meant it ended as we knew it when our Parish and school closed. Parents often say they are grateful to be a part of such an exceptional place of inclusion and belonging. Some friends were Jeannine Schiavo and Betty Giunta. Your name sounds familiar. So many happy memories, my cousin LaVerne LoBue lived in the same building and was 4 years older than me. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini School on Chicagos Westside, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic School Westside Chicago, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGUdUjF1z8s&feature=share&list=UUD6PTrH9Vuwx0jy17y7VU-w. Sadly, those days are gone. Chicago, IL 60661 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. I share some of those same memories. Late Id go back to see my mom & then to school. We lived at 2932 W Taylor & then at 3010 W Taylor. It was like living in Italy. The school and church was a melting pot of ethnic flavors and reflected the neighborhood in which we lived. We lived on west Arthington. My parents moved in 1960 and I graduated from grammar school also in 1963. hi all this brings back so many memories . Hope you are doing well.. I think I went to school with you too, Debbie DiOrio. I know the school and parish closed many years ago. So sad to see what has happened over the years to the neighborhood. I know there have been problems, but I am so thankful! I sure do remember you! I wasplacedwith a lovely family in Clear Lake, Iowa. But if someone wanted to move it they could buy it for $1! May you and yours have safe and enjoyable holidays. We have an Extended Day Program open from 6:30am-6pm & summer camp! Selected girls had the honor on special occasions to belittle Nuns and we were all excited to bepresented with authentic habits to beworn on that special day. I remember your mother very well. Please try to understand what I am saying. "Tim Baity is going to be a special player," St. Xavier coach Mike Feminis said. It was a real community; we knew so many neighbors. About. Im Angela Paletta. I remember rosemary densa,tommy spinelli. 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. Went to school with frank. Unfortunately, the names you mention were a little before my time, but I sincerely appreciate your input. Francine Palma Long MaryAnn married twice. Which is now called Queen of All Saints. My brother still runs the bakery we opened when we left Kedzie. I remember the apartment building at the Northeast corner of Sacramento and Polk being razed to make way for the new school building, and playing in the 10 foot deep rain flooded construction pit, using foundation forms as rafts, after a particularly heavy rain forced a halt to the construction. 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