I will post more memories tomorrow. I went there from 1955, kindergarten, until 1962. It was nice hearing from you! 10 talking about this. The class following me had over 100, I believe. FXW has great after school co-curriculars that add to the wonderful learning experience. I lived at 3402 W. Lexington. Why is there no record on the internet of this church and school? We intended to send our oldest to preschool at FXW and then consider a move to the burbs for first grade- FXW has kept us in the city! now. In fact, while I was teaching, I would sometimes relate to my students how life was like on Lexington Street. Students Grades PK-8 Updates ENVIRONMENT From the School Student Demographics Reviews Neighborhood ACADEMICS Courses & Programs ACADEMICS Courses & Programs Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 665-0066. St. Francis Xavier School differentiates itself from the other schools based on its philosophy of creating all rounded personalities rather than just lopsided academicians. Hi Rosalie, 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. 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. We moved to Colorado and lived there for over 32 years, just recently returning. We are still in the area, my brother is on the west side and Im in the western burbs. Alequin/Melendez Family lived in the Cabrini neighborhood from 1953 1966. The property was located on the poverty-stricken west side of Chicago at 751 S. Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois . Losing Anthony was the worst thing that could have happened to Chuck. Morselli gave me a crucifix which I still have. St. Xavier's High School, Patna (often abbreviated as SXS Patna or SXHS), is a private Catholic primary and secondary school, located in the neighborhood of Gandhi Maidan in Patna, Bihar, India.Established in 1940, it is the oldest Jesuit school in the city of Patna and in the state of Bihar, established by missionaries from the American Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus. The area is so unrecognizable as many buildings are torn down. We lived at 3234 Polk. Its Rosalie again, Donna. Thank you for your wonderful memories and input. St. Francis Xavier Campus history. Joe Not sure if we are the Laurenzanos youre referring to. Created by: Sandra Vega. Yes, its sad that that area is so crime-ridden. My cousins, the Simones, lived next door. He loved us singing Kumbaya at mass in the morning.. I graduated in 1963. Unfortunately the class of 64 only had 13 That is still our goal. I remember Mother Cabrini in that glass case. 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. Blessings to you. Here are a few other things I remember about our neighborhood. I remember walking to Kedzie to Sarnos bakery or the Royal Blue supermarket or going to Celestes for pizza and italian Beef in the knotty pine dining room with all the deer heads and animal trophies on the wall. Please Contact the school for more information. Questions? Hi Linda Wonderful neighborhood. I forgot to mention the name Belpidio. The kids in the neighborhood had names like Jojo, Sally Boy, Pepo, Plum-Plumthose are special memories that are priceless! Leo still participates in carrying the statue of Our Lady of Mt. Its like yesterday. MaryAnn married twice. Which is now called Queen of All Saints. Most of these Catholic schools and parishes are closed Fr. He also used to wear a lot of shirts at one time. I miss the Italian Bread in that neighborhood. Dont know if she was related to Jill. Bulley & Andrews, BAMR, BACR, and associated logos are registered trademarks of Bulley & Andrews, LLC. Roni Facen Tenure at SFDS: 3rd Year and Alumnae Current Position: Principal and CEO. SEARCH @ Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish. The Frances Xavier Warde School. How they linger! My riding the Halsted St. bus was quite an adventure, too. Frances Xavier Warde Schools Unclaimed 751 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654 Contact info Website Private schools are not rated 24 reviews Private school ? Your email address will not be published. I lived at 3014 W. Lexington and I went to kindergarten at St Francis Cabrini school. Hi Rosalie, These memories have been wonderful. SAFETY FIRST: We're taking extra measures to ensure your children are safe in our school. I just realized I had the same teachers as Angela Cullen! Stay safe and stay blessed , Hello everyone, I attended Mother Cabrini from 09-1958 to 06-1959 6th grade. HI, I just came across this site dont know anybody here but Rosie Harris Ross. Yes, she is my cousin. It sure would be nice to get alumnae together. Hi everyone, 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! Coco. I am loving these memories. And Fr. There were 2 girls in my classes from kindergarten through 3rd grade, 1957 through 1961, Carmelina and Georgia..the last names were Esposito and Cesario..cant remember which one had which last name at this very moment though. lol I cried when we left the neighborhood. he would come in and make himself comfortable, stretching his legs and putting his feet right up on the cocktail table. My grandparents, Mike and Sanita lived upstairs. Back then, we received the sacrament of Confirmation in the 4th grade, I believe. Are you still in Chicago? My memories also includes my first viewing of a movie. Manley Vocational with a Joe Falbo. I also thought that statement was a little odd, and I do understand what you are saying. Fri, Mar 3. Feel very Blessed to have lived in this neighborhood of LOVE and RESPECT. How many rooms? He is 86 and is celebrating his 59th Anniv. For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Archdiocese of Chicago directly. My maiden name was Gianninigreat memories of the school and church..can remember watching the statue of Mother Cabrini and swear she was beathing. We moved out in 1960. Imust give my parents a great deal of credit for allowing me on this trip. Okay! Its always a pleasure hearing from someone who can relate to the wonderful experience of that school and neighborhood. My name is Francine Palma (Long) and we lived at 3011 W. Lexington with my mother and father Rose and Fred. Prayers for the innocent children who have to live with such fear. Finding the right school for your child is a major project. I graduated from Cabrini in 64. We moved on 1960. Here you can view both the school wide handbook as well as the additional handbook for Middle School students. 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 Please feel free to respond via E-mail. 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. I graduated in 1959. To foster a healthy spirit of competition, many inter-house competitions are held in the school. Fr Lucky ate dinner in our flat many times. 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 attended school there 1956. K-12. Leo and his friends called him Chin because he had a long chin. Early Childhood Elementary Middle School What's Happening document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Oh yes! I remember St. Francis Cabrini and the neighborhood. The St. Frances Cabrini church is now a baptist church. At lunch I would go back to the convent and eat the lunch my mother packed. The CCYL basketball season concluded today with thrilling basketball games and great shows of support all weekend! Any relation. Please find me on Facebook (Liz Terrones and pic of my brother and I). Great memories of that neighborhood, the nuns and priests. During the warmer months, my grandfather, Sam, would go out in front to take care of the grass. Frances Xavier Warde School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body. 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. He unfortunately passed away about two years ago. Me and my cousins went there also. It was so different then. We lived at 3143 Arthington in a 3 flat with my cousins upstairs and downstairs. Annual Examination Commences For Classes I to IX & XI, 2023 St. Francis Xavier School | All Rights Reserved. I am Patricias cousin, Angela Paletta Cullen. My family were parishioners of St. Frances for many years during the 1930s, 40s and 50s. We are both Italian-Americans who lives in Polk and Lexington streets, along with all our relatives. joe. So inspiring! Proudly created with Wix.com. I do on occasion see Joe Ponce at St. Philip reunions. Class of 1974. 2020 Saint Xavier University achieves an enrollment milestone in welcoming its largest freshman class in the institution's nearly 175-year history, despite challenges posed by COVID-19. Our block was very diverse with Italians, Germans, Irish, Mexican, Puerto Ricans, Poles, all living in different buildings but in peaceful harmony. We all had our special Nuns Sister Henry, Sister Louis, or Sister Phillips. percent of this School`s students would receive financial 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. I taught Spanish mostly at the high school level. is located in the heart of downtown. This is Frank Cesario RoseMarie Espositos nephew. I attended St Francis Cabrini Church and School from 1954-1960. Your post motivated me to look for my grammar school pictures. We are a community committed to innovative education. He is currently a professor at Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts . The year is flying by but make sure to click here to view our events calendar to find out what's coming next. 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. Do you remember the Bridgeport crew who used to sit in the middle, back end of the Pier Room. Maybe wear matching ribbons on our tops so we know were all from Cabrini. Remember Bingo in the basement of the School? My brother graduated St Francis in 1959 or 1960. I graduated from Mother Cabrini in 1963 just before moving out of the neighborhood. During the Pier Room riot, Leo stayed around to fight, but I ran out to try to get him help. The factory across the alley behind our house. 630-822-6904. I attended St Francis from 1946 to 1953. Oh my God I thought I was the only one who remember Mother Cabrini. I really loved the school, we actually had softball team that played in Altgeld Park. Lucky. We also have a Facebook online. Karlas and my favorite was I Confess with Montgomery Clift. I worked with Joe Sonny in the 80s for a couple years. We all went to Mother Cabrini. It may have changed but it did not end. They were mainly fond memories. 2nd grade was Sr Natalie;3rd Ms Smith; 4th Sr Theresa; 5th Sr Gertrude Marie; 6th Sr Constantine; 7th Sr Raphael; 8th Sr Speranza. You Know You Are in a Progressive School When Old St. Patrick`s Campus, commonly referred to as"OSP," On the other side of us were the Carnegios. After school co-curriculars consist of volleyball, basketball, chess club, STEM classes, choir, flag football, trigonometry club, debate club and more! I believe you and Linda Allegretti share some of the same memories. My grandma lived at 3047 W. Polk St. Edwards Sis.Phillips and Father Charles are some of the names and of course Mr. Rittenberg we attend Cabrini in the mid 60s. I believe those years at Cabrini were the most memorable years of my life. Hi Donna, my name is Tony Coleman and I attended Cabrini from 6th through 8th grades. I didnt recognize it! 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. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. This programplaced selected impoverished inner city children withwelcominghost families for a two-weekvacation in a different environment. So the movers began to move this 3 story building across Sacramento Blvd-during the night-one inch an hour. Reply to Cathy elyotbenit@att.net. We used to have processions down our street to the church for saints feast days. Are you related? I was in that class if you are the same person. Hi Anthony. I loved that school. We lived 3400 w Harrison. Ohhh I loved it. Was it Ronnie? In our buildingyou could savour the smells of neckbonesand collard greens, spicy beans and rice, spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread, and corned beef with potatopancakes. SEARCH @ Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish. I graduated in 1964, but my brother John was in your class. This is amazing to see your post. Welcome! I loved my school. For more information, please contact the school. I had many adventures riding the subway to school and, at times, I drove my junky car which was always broken down. I was about 10Years old. Your words have painted pictures in my mind that havent been there in so many years. Preschoolers and families are celebrating love and kindness this morning in a prayer service at Old St. Patricks Church. and stay blessed. Welcome. I think you and I shared the same class. We lived at 3011 Lexington in a 3-flat that my grandfather bought for a dollar and had moved across Sacramento down Lexington to make room for the Church to be built. My mom would bring us pizza for lunch at Mother Cabrini. Thank you for your comments. I did return and got married there in 1970. Im glad you posted your message it brings back many fond memories. Meyer's 12-yard return got St. Xavier within 21-16 with 8:54 left in the game. I graduated in 1963 and our class only had 23 students. vision. The only nun whos name I remember was Sister Alphonse. All rights reserved. You must have been in my classroom. After mass I would go to the convent & have breakfast! In 6th grade one ofthose teachers was Mr. James (Jim) Rittenberg. I think we went there at the same time. Unfortunately my brother passed away a couple of months ago. Take care. I had 2 older brothers that graduated 8th grade. While at Saint Francis Cabrini I attained so many of my sacraments there, however I was baptized at Our Lady of Sorrows. I attended school there & Remember our pastor Fr. Lucky. I cant believe all the names & places being recalled, such wonderful memories of such a wonderful neighborhood. I remember the parish carnival every summer and hanging out while the carny workers were setting up the rides and thinking that I would like to work for a carnival when I grew up. Needless to say, Im proud to be a FXW parent! 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. We lived at 2930 Lexington. After a particularly heavy rain the hole for the foundation was badly flooded. Manley which was a high school is now closed. We moved from the neighborhood (Arthington St) in 1960 also to the Northwest side. 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. I was also friends with Rosalie Guerrieri and Barbara Elia. A place where families would accept and embrace all It has 437 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. I would stay after cleaning the library and convent. Some of them were married at the church. Sad how things change. I think I am a lot older than most of the postees here. Over the years I have run across many people from our neighborhood. I just celebrated my 70th birthday as well! You contact me at LLT125@aol.com. I sure do remember you! Take care hope to here from you again. Thanks for writing this! No one has mentioned the school was originally located in an apartment building facing Polk ST.where the convent/school now stand. Holy Trinity High School (Catholic) Add to Compare (13) Grades: 9-12 | 348 students 520.8 miles 1443 W Division Street Chicago, IL 60642 More than 500 students, in Preschool When I tell my children and rattle off their names, they look at me with crossed eyes and say Weve heard this story so many times dad!. You were a classmate of my brother Ralph Bertoncini. 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