We also have a. Such great memories! We have been an FXW family for 8 years now. My maiden name is laurenzano, we lived at 3032 W. Sacramento. I have been in Florida the last 12 years full time. Leo and his friends called him Chin because he had a long chin. My friend Carmela and I went to Cathedral H.S. Rosalie, what years did you attend? So many of your names are familar-Rosalie Guerieri-my mother was dear friends with your mother Mary growing up. Scared the dickens out of us because we thought it was a real body. I had a good friend in that class. joe falbo. St. Francis School 1975-76. I remember all the priests you mentioned also. Sat, Mar 4. I had Sr. Lucy in kindergarten. So my grandfather Vincent Mamolella paid the $1 and arranged to have it moved to his lot at 3011. I had 2 older brothers that graduated 8th grade. Our best friends had no color and if there were boundaries we did not see them. St. Francis Xavier is a Roman Catholic Parish and Preschool - Grade 8 School located in Medina, Ohio, off of State Route 18. Sister Alfonso.I havent heard that name since we moved in April of 1961. Which is where I began my catholic education. percent of this School`s students would receive financial St. Francis Xavier School has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School, marking the second time the La Grange institution has been honored. I was in that class on the 7th grade side. St. Francis Xavier Catholic School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball. I went to school. Fr. I graduated Cabrini in 1959 and then went to Providence HS. This fall, we launch our multi-year, $100 million campaign to ensure that Saint Francis students and educators have the tools and resources they need to make a transformative impact. My brother graduated in 1962 and my sister in 1966. Such a lovely story. Have a great day and thanks for replying. I remember the hot dog stand across the street. Stay safe and stay blessed. My husband and I have lived in Florida for the last 19 years. The area is so unrecognizable as many buildings are torn down. Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. 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. My best memories are at St. Frances X Cabrini School. I graduated from St. Frances Cabrini in 1963. This is Rosalie Guerrieri Wemple. Its fantastic! There was a very heavy rain and the hole flooded with maybe 5 or 6 feet of water and the plywood forms were floating around down in the hole. St. Francis Xavier Parish School, La Grange is a private, Catholic school located in LA GRANGE, IL. I do remember Mr. Rittenberg, and often wondered if he was the same Jim Rittenberg I heard of in the news and around Chicago. I have great memories of that neighborhood. I would have graduated I from there in 1964 also but we moved to the Austin district. We moved to Berwyn but my mother continued as organist until the church closed. Our three-story apartment building was originally located next to the Church and they needed to move it or tear it down to make room for the convent. I dont remember exactly how many were in my class, but I think it was 50. 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. I will look up some of my school pictures! I even have a photo of her in our backyard. I attended St. Francis Cabrini from 79-81, On Thu, Dec 8, 2022, 11:06 St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic School , I went to Mother Cabrini from 1958 to 1962. We had been very active in the Church and school, and remember Father Cogo, Father Lucky and Btr. I am always happy to hear that there is a group of people that keep St Frances Cabrini in their thoughts and kind words. Was just told about this page. I can still remember how she looked in her pink silk dress. I graduated in 53 with Gerldine Dote. Take care. My cousin Mary might remember more of the names as shes 10 years older than me. Thank you for sharing your memories. Was it Tony? I loved my school. 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. Families travel from all over the city (and some suburbs) to come to FXW. Is Manzella your maiden name? We have an Extended Day Program open from 6:30am-6pm & summer camp! Do you remember the big riot that broke out in the Pier Room? Our mother lived to be 92, but dad died at 77. It provides information and resources about religion, cultures, and what's happening within the FXW community. Its great to hear stories about the school. I also remember Bro. The one memory I will never forget was that during lent if we went to services with our parents we did not have to do homework and also how we used to stare at the statue of Mother Cabrini laying in state in that glass casket and keep staring till we thought she moved! Now Im retired and live in Florida. Hopefully, she will reply to you also. The Frances Xavier Warde School. 630-822-6904. I remember you on the 4th floor with the M.P. f: 312-337-7180, Purposefully Diverse, Intentionally Inclusive, Welcoming and embracing of all faith traditions, Effortless Fundraising & Additional Support. This family owned a turkey farm. Me and my cousins went there also. From google maps it appears the building is now gone. We moved to Burbank when I was 7 but remember all the fun we had in the old neighborhood. I received all my Sacraments at Cabrini. I pretty much hung out with the kids from Melrose Park on the 4th floor music lounge. . I really appreciate the film. 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. Hope some of you are still reading this site! Sister Philip was my eighth grade teacher and Sister Speranza for seventh grade. I taught Spanish mostly at the high school level. I only went thru the 3rd grade and then we moved to the suburbs. Sadly, those days are gone. My mother dragging us into the house where we watched from the window. I believe those years at Cabrini were the most memorable years of my life. Hi Leonora, I graduated from Cabrini in 1959. Weve been married 45 years next month probably the same for Leo and you. Giannini who founded the Bank of AmericaI still wish I was related to him We were born around 1945. I lived on the 3700 w Arthington. We offer Preschool, PreKinder, Kindergarten, Elementary & Middle School grades. I attended mass at Cabrini until it closed and we were sent to St Agatha. Lived on Lockwood and Washington. My father Robert Guerrieri and family lived at 2928 Lexington from at least 1935 til they sold the house in 1961. Wishing you well. Welcome to the Xavier Catholic School System. I enjoyed the video very muchthank you! Roni Facen Tenure at SFDS: 3rd Year and Alumnae Current Position: Principal and CEO. 9-12. It has 283 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. I didnt recognize it! I had posted some memories of my years at Mother Cabrini on this site in June of this year. We are very happy in FL and have been here for 15 years (about 30 miles south of Tampa). Maybe wear matching ribbons on our tops so we know were all from Cabrini. St. Francis Xavier School - Metairie, LA School Calendar Find us on Facebook Facebook We are on Amazon Smile! hi all this brings back so many memories . St Xavier Catholic School Jobs, Employment | Indeed.com Skip to main content Find jobs Company reviews Find salaries Upload your resume Sign in Employers / Post Job Start of main content What Where Search Date Posted Salary Estimate Employment type Encouraged to Apply Location Company Experience Level Education You Know You Are in a Progressive School When Old St. Patrick`s Campus, commonly referred to as"OSP," Their names were Celia and Frank. All of the above comments about the Sisters and Father Coco and Brother Silvio. We took the opportunity to use the foundation forms to float around in the hole. 4.00 to the convent chapel with prayers in Italian, then my grandfather would pick me up at 5:00 since he worked near . He gave me a lovely cross as a memento and I still have it. So glad to hear from you! These memories have been wonderful. We can't imagine finding a better school for our kids anywhere, honestly. 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. assistance and tuition would be kept as affordable as St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System is a Christ-centered community dedicated & Margie Torres. In my class was Robert Pacheco, Torrance Brooks, Jimmy Jacks and Lawrence Patrick. This is Frank RoseMarie Espositos nephew. So glad you posted this. I remember the Bridgeport crew. Eating donuts on the front stoop in the summer with all the neighbors. It was int he basement of the church in 1973 when I attended school there. And Sal Paletta-we were in class together. My memories are of playing with many friends in the area. Sister Lucy was my Kindergarten teacher 1955-56. Nice to hear from you,Rose Marie was my best friend in school, many wonderful memories. How are you? My sister nor my cousin finished at Mother Cabrini as the neighborhood was at its end. Lucien used to play with us at recess time. Thank you for sharing Nancy, and Im glad you enjoyed my blog. And, I still remember the nuns taking us into the church and directing small groups of students to a small anterior room filled with statues to pray. Jim passed away recently, however. Fri, Mar 3. Catholic Elem School Im glad you posted your message it brings back many fond memories. We played five games and we were a perfect 0 and 5. lol, Tony,my name is Frank Cesario I have a picture of my 1963 graduating class from St. Frances Cabtini. Sadly in 1972 he was abducted and killed while on duty as a police officer..I will never forget him. guide them to become hardworking individuals equipped with a strong Hello Elizabeth I was in your graduating class back in 1963. My family lived on Polk Street about a half block east of California, and I started there in fourth grade. 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. It was a great Italian neighborhood. Someone mentioned seeing the movies during school. I remember our pastor, Fr. One by one they all slowly moved to other parishes and other states. St Francis Xavier is located on the West Side of I-15. We lived at 2926 W. Polk. Hi Nick. The church was so majestic! Registration now open for the 2022-2023 school year . Bulletin Correction Please be advised that Stations of the Cross will take place at St. Francis Xavier on Friday, March 3rd at 7pm NOT at St. Clare's. Upcoming Events. Florian Girometta, Fr. It was a pleasant read and I remember many of the names. Wow I too was doing research on this school when I came across this forum. Would love to see that 8th grade picture. Important Links APPLY NOW! Anyone remember that? We moved around from California & Arthington, Flournoey, Harrison, Taylor. Good to hear from you. Thechildren stared at me and asked questions, but I was treated warmly by each and every one I met. I was stationed in Europe at the time. I loved my school and the nuns. CONNECT. Blessings to you as well. I share some of those same memories. Reply to Cathy elyotbenit@att.net. I started looking for school information and had a hard time finding any until now. 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. The school and church closed in 1987, but the impact lives on. I drove down California from jury duty last month and decided to go see my old block on Polk Street. Ill have to see if I can find my graduation book. The priests and nuns were wonderful, too. My mother used to drive so she helped the wonderful nuns run errands. Hi just came across this page .Love it. The Student-Teacher Ratio for preschools is reported directly by the school. Like to here from anyone in my class room with sister Teresine. I graduated from Cabrini in 1964. Hot dog & a bag full of very greasy great fries. 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. Fond memories of the horsedrawn produce wagon coming up the alley with the sing-song calling out of wares. Lots of fun at recess. I would so like to chat about our memories. I would hear the Betty Crocker commercials and sometime Id be able to enjoy some of Bozos Circus. "A story of rainbows and love" written by Shahastra is helping these kids and adults learn about love from rainbows. Hi Donna, my name is Tony Coleman and I attended Cabrini from 6th through 8th grades. This is Mike Dote. Others found it incredulous. My family lived across the street from the school and was within ourplay area. Some friends were Jeannine Schiavo and Betty Giunta. Students Grades PK-8 Updates ENVIRONMENT From the School Student Demographics Reviews Neighborhood ACADEMICS Courses & Programs ACADEMICS Courses & Programs My family were parishioners of St. Frances for many years during the 1930s, 40s and 50s. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Parish. AI (Artificial Intelligence), specifically ChatGPT, poses some serious challenges for teachers. In fact, while I was teaching, I would sometimes relate to my students how life was like on Lexington Street. So the movers began to move this 3 story building across Sacramento Blvd-during the night-one inch an hour. pop dispenser machines where you had to move the bottle thru the machine. 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, Also Father Dufficy, god rest his soul. My memories also includes my first viewing of a movie. St. Francis Xavier School is a private, Catholic school located in WILMETTE, IL. Sr. Speranza was my homeroom teacher. 120 S. Desplaines St. We lived at 2930 Lexington. 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. after graduating from Cabrini. Everyone I know from there would trade their suburban houses and return to our flats if we could live with all the wonderfully diverse neighbors we had around the Church, the heart of our neighborhood. I to wonder what happen to this memorial. I had never seen a live turkey before and I found myself surrounded by thousands. 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. We moved to the Austin District in 1960 when I was in the middle of 5th grade. I did return and got married there in 1970. So sad. The street that was blocked was Lexington. It is this inclusive community that makes our educational experience so distinct. My mom kept in touch with Sr. Teresine until she passed. That is still our goal. Cogo and Btr Silvio? I had Ms Spazio in 2nd grade 1958/59? Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Thanks for bringing back the happy memories of my long ago youth. And I had about 15 cousins on the 3000 block of Lexington: the Gallahers, and the Mamolellas. Are you the Sal Paletta that has Sr. Raffael for the 6th grade? Hi Rosalie I was bussed to the school from St. Finbarr which was closed following the 68 riots. I forgot to mention the name Belpidio. Fr Edward Dufficey was the Pastor at that time. Site powered by The Archdiocese of Chicago . CONNECT. Some of them were married at the church. My grandparents, Mike and Sanita lived upstairs. Presently its being used for administrative purposes. I think it is now at Cabrini hospital shrine. We were very involved with the school and church and the wonderful nuns. Visible Anyone can find this group. We are both Italian-Americans who lives in Polk and Lexington streets, along with all our relatives. We lived on west Arthington. So many Memories would love to hear from all. In 1989, the late First Lady of Chicago Maggie Daley approached 120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60661 p: 312-466-0700 f: 312-466-0711. 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. You must be enjoying life in Florida. 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. Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 665-0066. Welcome! 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