I went to school with Rosalie Guerrieri and remember her mom very well. Are you related? No one has mentioned the school was originally located in an apartment building facing Polk ST.where the convent/school now stand. Greater Chicago Area. My cousin was Patricia Paletta. Just noticed your post. Cant get that type of bread here in Florida, where I now live. SEARCH @ Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish. I attended this school and church from kindergarten to 8th grade, and it was wonderful. Do you remember Dennis Kendall? I remember the Ordination, I also sang in the choir until the church closed. Needless to say, Im proud to be a FXW parent! I am sure he would love to hear from you all and share photos and memories. Hopefully this can happen after we are all safe. School Reviews. 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 remember Chuck and remember his sons murder many years after I knew them. We are in a 55+ community with all kinds of clubs and activities. I lived at 2912 W Flournoy. Chuck had opened a bakery in Elmwood Park by that time. He was a little ornery. Francis Xavier Clooney SJ FBA (born 1950) is an American Jesuit priest and scholar in the teachings of Hinduism. Number of floors? We lived at 2926 W. Polk. 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. Ironically a house recently sold for $700.000 at Francisco and Polk. I still have the cross. That made me smile. Carmelo and Noemi Alequin Married there 1961 by Angelo Coco. through grade 3 begin their FXW journey here. I believe those years at Cabrini were the most memorable years of my life. Created by: Sandra Vega. The school initially housed four Sisters of Providence who welcomed . Manley which was a high school is now closed. Peter, you are correct. Their names were Celia and Frank. For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Archdiocese of Chicago directly. Remember the aroma of hot dogs and greasy fries from across the school as well. August 15th - May 26th 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. For some reason I cant remember your fathers name. Which is now called Queen of All Saints. joe. Colorado will replace Columbus Day with Cabrini Day, the first paid state holiday recognizing a woman in the US. I remember Sarnos bakery and their chocolate frosted pound cake. So glad to hear from you! It was a pleasant read and I remember many of the names. 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 The owners name was Carlo, not Carlos. You were a classmate of my brother Ralph Bertoncini. I do recall a classmate whose name was Sandra Traina. It is in Norridge and running under our name, Allegrettis! I had posted some memories of my years at Mother Cabrini on this site in June of this year. I have two children at FXW and simply cannot say enough positive things about it. Tuition is $6,360 for the highest grade offered. In 6th grade one ofthose teachers was Mr. James (Jim) Rittenberg. Now I am retired and live in Florida. So my grandfather Vincent Mamolella paid the $1 and arranged to have it moved to his lot at 3011. She is the daughter of Joseph and Mary Guerrieri. 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. Lucian and Bro were there along with Sr. Alphonse and The principal Sr. Teresina. This is Frank Cesario RoseMarie Espositos nephew. Here you can view both the school wide handbook as well as the additional handbook for Middle School students. This is ABOVE both the Archdiocese of Chicago and National norms. We lived across the street at 2946 W. Lexington. Some of the names on our block were Simone, DiPintino, Laurenzano, DeLegge, and now my mind draws a blank. Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. I attended St Francis Cabrini Church and School from 1954-1960. Morselli gave me a crucifix which I still have. And I do trust that you are in good health. My memories also includes my first viewing of a movie. now. Sacramento was never blocked. St. Francis Xavier School is a private, Catholic school located in WILMETTE, IL. I also remember the glass casket and how Mother Cabrini looked so real. Father Lucky was a great friend and mentor. joe falbo. 2023 Bulley & Andrews, LLC. Where do you live now? 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. Rosie you dont remember me I was quiet and shy when I attended Cabrini in 1968-1971, sixth through eighth grade. It is this inclusive community that makes our educational experience so distinct. We moved to the suburbs after my graduation, but, while I attended St. Mel High School, my Uncle, Pat Donnamaria, who worked as a baker at Sarnos got me an after school job at the bakery. It was a really nice trip. Hi! Bill & laVina. For more information, please contact the school. Both Chucks wife (Anne) and my mom (Rose) worked there as well. That is still our goal. It was int he basement of the church in 1973 when I attended school there. Take care, stay stay safe We lived at 3143 Arthington in a 3 flat with my cousins upstairs and downstairs. Joseph Ponce is in that same class picture that I have from the 1963 graduating class. Thank you for your comments Nick. Our block was very diverse with Italians, Germans, Irish, Mexican, Puerto Ricans, Poles, all living in different buildings but in peaceful harmony. Why is there no record on the internet of this church and school? I pretty much hung out with the kids from Melrose Park on the 4th floor music lounge. May God continue to bless you and yours. He gave me a lovely cross as a memento and I still have it. We shopped at a little grocery store named Zenas that was in the middle of our block. Hope you are doing well.. St Francis Xavier School Elementary Schools Schools Educational Services Website 27 YEARS IN BUSINESS (708) 588-1472 21 N Catherine Ave La Grange, IL 60525 2. He invited me to his 25th anniversary as a priest. My brother John Terrones was a year ahead of me, and Im sure he was in the same class as your sister Rosemarie. We are both retired. I remember she also had a friend named Annette (Sessom). He unfortunately passed away shortly after returning from Viet Nam. Sister Philip was my eighth grade teacher and Sister Speranza for seventh grade. Lucian used to visit our house and my aunts home next door. We moved on 1960. 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. I have a picture of you from our 1959 Confirmation class picture! Imust give my parents a great deal of credit for allowing me on this trip. If my mother couldnt pick me up I would be back to the convent after school. My name is Nick Agliata. Welcome to our group. Louis Rizzo and Frank Catalano were in my class. is located in the heart of downtown. Hi Frank, that is my brother John. Friday Mass will be at 7:00 am in the XC instead of at Noon and Friday Adoration is in the JPII Chapel (455 Table Rock Road) from Noon-5:00 pm. There were 10 kids, including Carmine, Sarah (Dolly), Marie, Lorraine, Robert, Anthony, Alex, Joseph, Anna and Frank. Welcome to the Xavier Catholic School System. Hi Anthony, If my parents didnt move, I would have graduated in 63. Students Grades PK-8 Updates ENVIRONMENT From the School Student Demographics Reviews Neighborhood ACADEMICS Courses & Programs ACADEMICS Courses & Programs Father Lucky was always at our house for dinner. Eucharistic Adoration 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM . i hope you got to see the movie footage i posted the link of.it doesnt show much inside the church but alot of sacramento blvd and some of lexington st I also remember Mary Ann Farinella. Not on facebook but will check back periodically. I always wished I had the gift of singing. One of the coolest days of the year at FXW is always the Grade 5 Invention Convention! I started looking for school information and had a hard time finding any until now. Questions? The church was so majestic! We lived at 3045 w.polk st. Fr Lucien invited me to his silver jubilee. Hello, friends and acquaintances from the past-our beautiful past. Take care and stay blessed. We even had a basement-how did they do that in those days? Over the years I have run across many people from our neighborhood. I remember my mother buying nylons to give my teacher (a nun) for a Christmas gift. My mother dragging us into the house where we watched from the window. I really loved the school, we actually had softball team that played in Altgeld Park. Her brother, Robert, served in the army during WWII and was with Eisenhower when they liberated Dachau. I drove down California from jury duty last month and decided to go see my old block on Polk Street. I remember you on the 4th floor with the M.P. I actually saw the building I grew up in. My grandparents were Sam and Theresa. I have noted your e-mail address. You have a good memory. Cabrini. It was a wonderful bakery. Office Hours: Wayne Watts Pastor 847-251-0771 Email Fr. We have an Extended Day Program open from 6:30am-6pm & summer camp! I especially remember Robert. Thank you for sharing. It appears that we all have fond memories of our teachers: Sr. Lucy, Sr. Rosaria, Sr. Teresa, Sr. Raphael, Sr. Speranza. Take care. hi all this brings back so many memories . My brothers and I use to think she was going to wake up to!! In my classroom was Jimmy Jacks, Lawrence Patrick and Torrance Brooks. My parents, Fonzi and Dolly were best friends with Carmie and Dolly until they all passed. p: 312-466-0700 & Margie Torres. Father Ralph just posted photos of their Ordination taken inside the church. Fridays - 7:30am - 1:30pm. The average rate in schools in communities of similar income level as our was 92%. Where are you? I even have a photo of her in our backyard. My name is Catherine Costa. Others found it incredulous. The boldest part of this mission would be that 30 Our neighborhood consisted of primarily Italian immigrants. 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. Virtual 360 School Tour HSA Spirit Shop How to Access the Family Portal on FACTS Payment Portal Safe Environment Old Metairie Fest Sponsorship Info OMF Sponsorship Form Our Mission Statement: 9-12. I still have a cross given to me by Fr. When I started school, Mother Cabrini had not yet been canonized a saint, so the school was known simply as Mother Cabrini school. I had just arrived to Chicago from Rome, Italy and I didnt understand or speak English. I do remember Espositos Bakery. More than 400 students, in My mother Josephine LiPuma was the organist until the Church closed. We had such a wonderful turnout She lives in Orland Park now. We moved to LaGrange, then Berwyn. Unfortunately my brother passed away a couple of months ago. I loved Cabriniacross from Manley School. The Cabrini neighborhood was the best, and I doubt those neighborhoods exist anymore. I have decided to share some of my fondest memories of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Grammar School and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church. I graduated Cabrini in 1959 and then went to Providence HS. It was a real community; we knew so many neighbors. Prayers for the innocent children who have to live with such fear. I am on email with a few gals from high school and thats it. We also moved to the Austin disyrict at the end of fifth grade 1960. I attended Cabrini grammar school through 5th grade. Formerly Rosie L Harris sister Bernice and brother David. I lived at 3045 w polk st. I attended this school for 5 years, graduated from 8th grade in 1974! A Catholic Chapel, part of Our Lady of Mercy, a Roman Catholic Church, in the Avondale. I attended St. Frances Cabrini school as did my brother. I loved my school and the nuns. He invited me to his celebration. i only attended for a few years in the 70s. 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. Holy Trinity High School (Catholic) Add to Compare (13) Grades: 9-12 | 348 students 520.8 miles 1443 W Division Street Chicago, IL 60642 Hi Connie, How are you? There is a picture of a John Louis Coleman. I had a melting pot of friends. Class of 1974. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. My home email is donna.blaha@gmail.com if you wish to contact me anytime. Interview requirements for admission to the school. At lunch I would go back to the convent and eat the lunch my mother packed. Fr Lucky ate dinner in our flat many times. 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. Coco, Fr. I attended Mother Cabrini in the 50s. 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. Tony Coleman, Oops! I lived at 3402 W. Lexington. of friends and neighbors. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Was it Ronnie? Google Map it. We moved to the Austin District in 1960 when I was in the middle of 5th grade. My brother Jerry also attended from 1958 to 1962. 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. My parents moved in 1960 when I was in 5th grade. To this day I pray for her. We knew all the shopkeepers in the neighborhood. Ive been reading these postings and remembering those old days. I attended Cabrini up to the 6th grade.(1978). I will be 75 this month and all the memories I had from the old neighborhood are still there. Great work! In 1989, the late First Lady of Chicago Maggie Daley approached Maybe wear matching ribbons on our tops so we know were all from Cabrini. We are still in the area, my brother is on the west side and Im in the western burbs. Does anyone else recall him? Your name sounds familiar. The factory across the alley behind our house. You could be a cousin as I dont know much of anything about my grandmothers family except they were from Gorgoglione, Italy. (Michael Gard / Daily Southtown) Game 2 St. Xavier (5-9 . So sad to see what has happened over the years to the neighborhood. We lived at 3234 Polk. It was the best memories of my life. I graduated in 1957. You must have been in my classroom. My kids adore their teachers, their friends and love their school experience! Early Childhood Elementary Middle School What's Happening 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. yes joe falbo is my dad! We had access to Sr Raphaels candy room on the 2nd floor. Her name was Maddalena Laurenzano and her husbands name was Nicola. 379 followers . I graduated in 1971. Its very special to me. They always wore their black leather jackets? I wasplacedwith a lovely family in Clear Lake, Iowa. I came across this site a few years ago and planned to contribute my memories of St. Frances Cabrini but would get so taken up with reading the entries and recalling so many of you, either as neighbors or classmates, I would get to tired to carry on. please let me know if you are familiar with any of them. Playing marbles in the dirt. How nice that Leo still participates in the Feast and has contact with boyhood friends. Please contact the school for more details. My dad, Charlie Paletta, made a grotto for Holy Mary and it was placed in the school. grace dote is my moms first cousin,she graduated in 1960 i believe,shortly before leaving lexington st for the northwest side of chicago. I often wondered what became of you and your siblings. If you know of any other Cabrini kids, please invite them to join. 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. I am thankful to the school administration and leadership for providing my children with a values-based, rigorous, Catholic education. Such a lovely story. I attended school there & Remember our pastor Fr. School. That is awful that you got hit by a car. Thanks for remembering me! Sister Speranza was my eighth grade teacher. We moved to Colorado and lived there for over 32 years, just recently returning. What a small world that you worked there. I graduated in 1959. It sure would be nice to get alumnae together. My name is Frank Cesario. Please include any comments on: The Frances Xavier Warde School - Graduation Mass. We were poor, but we didnt know it, or care. I can still picture what your both looked like. My family were parishioners of St. Frances for many years during the 1930s, 40s and 50s. I attended .St. My Brothers and I when there for 3rd and 4th grade. My email : suezpenzl@gmail.com. Such great memories! 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. What a nice surprise to hear from you. St. Francis Xavier School in La Grange, Illinois serves 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. So glad I found this site. I didnt recognize it! My family owned Esposito Bakery. My husband attended the school there until 1961 until his family moved to Berwyn. 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. I moved to Florida 16 years ago when my daughter in law passed away & recycled as a mom to my then 3 year old Grandaughter who is now a Siohmore in college. I also remember Faldo cheese, wasnt there a store on Taylor street, next to Scafuri bakery? take care My grandma lived at 3047 W. Polk St. More than 500 students, in Preschool 120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60661 p: 312-466-0700 f: 312-466-0711. Mike Dote, Hi, my name is Tony Coleman and I graduated in the class of 64, unfortunately there were only 13 in my class. The Student-Teacher Ratio for preschools is reported directly by the school. 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. I wonder what will become of the building? When I attended, the street to the north of the church, Francisco, was blocked for recess. I remember the hot dog stand across the street. I have many fond memories of my old neighborhood. Loved it soooo much. makes us unique. I live in Roselle, Illinois. Does anybody know if Jill. Hi would that grocery store on California and Harrison be owened by Carlos. joe. Families travel from all over the city (and some suburbs) to come to FXW. Site powered by The Archdiocese of Chicago . An apartment building? The song Amen stayed in my heart and head for years. Thank you and blessings to you also. We didnt live in the neighborhood so I would leave in the morning with my mother, who was the organist and be at the 7:00 mass. Merry Christmas Happy New Year, My mother was the organist there from when the church opened. We have been an FXW family for 8 years now. I lived on Flournoy. I went there from kindergarten through 8th grade. Coco. Giving. (Im glad my children were never as foolish as I). Its almost likethe school and churchnever existed. Thank you so much for sending me this link! Our mother, Rose Palma, was very active in the church snd school. St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System is a Christ-centered community dedicated Stay safe and stay blessed . I will post more memories tomorrow. Scared the dickens out of us because we thought it was a real body. Yes, she is my cousin. Would love to hear how everyone is! I am loving these memories. 120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60661 p: 312-466-0700 f: 312-466-0711. Please pray for us! I am seeing people mentioning riots and I only recall the riots and devastation when Dr. Martin Luther King was killed. My email is LLt 125@aol.com if my classmates see this. Noreen, Sacramento runs N-S, 3032 would be half way to Skokie to the north or 3000 south. I would stay after cleaning the library and convent. Tests that are either required or recommended for admission to the school. Visible Anyone can find this group. 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. Fr Lucian officiated at my wedding in 1969 and remained a friend of our family till his death. Light the Way: Advancing Saint Francis High School, our new comprehensive fundraising campaign, continues this enduring cycle. Frances Xavier Warde School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Track and Field and Volleyball. "A story of rainbows and love" written by Shahastra is helping these kids and adults learn about love from rainbows. I did drive down Polk St. between Sacramento and California to see the church and the apartment building my family lived on Polk St. hi rosalie,so glad you enjoyed the video! I visited once and they were only using the first floor. I taught Spanish mostly at the high school level. My best to you mom and dad and family. Do you recall the type of building? While at Saint Francis Cabrini I attained so many of my sacraments there, however I was baptized at Our Lady of Sorrows. In my class was Robert Pacheco, Torrance Brooks, Jimmy Jacks and Lawrence Patrick. Mrs scafuri would give me a slice if her delicious italian bread after school in kindergarten and first grade. I attended this school and church from kindergarten to 8th grade, and it was wonderful. Blessings to you. You see these themes woven into everyday life at FXW seamlessly. We also have a daycare across the street for ages 18m-3yrs. 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 hope you are well during these difficult times. 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