Our publication to share diverse information that reflects our community. I now live in Roselle Il and I am a parishioner at St Matthew Parish in Schaumburg. I also attended Saint Francis mother Cabrini school in the 50s kindergarten through seventh grade I remember sister Lucy sister Speranza sister Raphael sister Rosario Duca brother silvio father Florian sister Teresa sister Gertrude father Coco I also remember Sonny boy bakery Sarno bakery I live at 3143 W. Arthington I also remember going to Johnnys hotdog stand on Kedzie Mels candy store.does anyone remember Allis the witch? About. I still have a cross given to me by Fr. Catholic Elem School We have an Extended Day Program open from 6:30am-6pm & summer camp! 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. We are in a 55+ community with all kinds of clubs and activities. 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. Are you still in Chicago? Fr Lucky ate dinner in our flat many times. Palmisano, Saviano, Francese, Saviano, Grassini, DiBacco, Tarullo, Miserindino, Quatrocchinot sure; I remember Corky. Other names escape me at the moment. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. He thought he sang just like Frankie Valli; however, he didnt sound that good. I can still remember the awe I felt when the Nuns took us on a viewing. The application deadline for Frances Xavier Warde School is Dec. 1 / Feb. 15. 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. Parents often say they are grateful to be a part of such an exceptional place of inclusion and belonging. ft. addition to St. Francis Xavier School. God Bless and stay safe. Presently its being used for administrative purposes. It was a great Italian neighborhood. Her brother, Robert, served in the army during WWII and was with Eisenhower when they liberated Dachau. Hello Lenoa. Sad how things change. We grew up in great times. 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. Great, great memories!!! Peace! We even had a basement-how did they do that in those days? Get Involved. Hi Anthony. I remember having fond memories of Sister Louis, and Sister Phillips (she was my brothers 8th grade teacher). For more information, please contact the school. if not scroll up to my comments for the youtube link.it shows my family walking from lexington st to the church and some good shots inside the church and also sacramento blvd. It is this inclusive community that makes our educational experience so distinct. Thanks for bringing back the happy memories of my long ago youth. My mom would bring us pizza for lunch at Mother Cabrini. My brother still runs the bakery we opened when we left Kedzie. take care I love hearing about different experiences at Cabrini. We lived at 3045 w.polk st. Fr Lucien invited me to his silver jubilee. Fr. Thanks for bringing this alive to many of us. Community is one of FXWs defining qualities. Truly miss your relatives bakery, Espositos; the aroma of fresh Italian bread, and pastries! My grandparents lived at 3014 W. Lexington in the early 1900s. Provides auto-suggestions when entering text. Early Childhood Elementary Middle School What's Happening I was almost trampled in the doorway by some football players who couldnt get out fast enough. I remember her red paddle, I think I still have some splinters from it. I attended from 1946-1953. I was so proud of my school. She comes to those Melrose Park get togethers of Leos. It would be nice to have a St. Frances Cabrini student reunion and meet at a mass at a Catholic Church nearby like Holy Family or Holy Rosary. My mother kept many of our class pictures. Cant get that type of bread here in Florida, where I now live. 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. I lived at 3402 W. Lexington. Frank Cesario, I was in 7th grade when you were 8th with my brother John. I loved my school and the nuns. is located in the heart of downtown. We lived on the Island at Austin and Roosevelt Rd .I graduated in 68 my brother Frank in 67 from Austin High, did you go to Austin or one of the all girl high schools in the area. Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. Theres a wonderful statue of her overlooking the pass as you enter the mountains right off I70. Here you can view both the school wide handbook as well as the additional handbook for Middle School students. joe. This is Marjorie Moretti and I lived at 824 So California Ave and was just reminiscing of going to Mother Cabrini Church and School. Do you remember the big riot that broke out in the Pier Room? 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. Rosie you dont remember me I was quiet and shy when I attended Cabrini in 1968-1971, sixth through eighth grade. There is nothing like that here in the Tampa area. He unfortunately passed away shortly after returning from Viet Nam. Parish. Hi everyone, That made me smile. Sadly, those days are gone. 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 lived at 2912 W Flournoy. We called him Fr. Its almost likethe school and churchnever existed. Hello to everyone & wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. kids. There was a Peter Agliata in my class, I graduated in 1959. I am Diane and we called you Rosemary. Is that your brother or a relative or yours? Almost fell on my face running with my classmates to go find father Duffy. I am looking at our class picture as I write this. I also remember Bro. 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. Do you remember Dennis Kendall? Joseph Ponce is in that same class picture that I have from the 1963 graduating class. Are you the Sal Paletta that has Sr. Raffael for the 6th grade? 120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60661 p: 312-466-0700 f: 312-466-0711. Sr. Speranza was my homeroom teacher. Me and my cousins went there also. We have fund memories of our short time there. BTW, did you see/read about the refurbishment/rededication of the St. Francis Xavier Cabrini chapel in Chicago last week? Your email address will not be published. Elizabeth, I doubt Sacramento was ever blocked for recess, since it was and still is a major north-south street. 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! Prior to building the church mass was held at Granata Funeral Home in Italian on Sundays & my mother was 16 & played the organ at the mass. here to help! I still have the cross. 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. My grandma lived at 3047 W. Polk St. St. Francis Xavier Campus history. Frances Xavier Warde School A+ Overall Grade Private, Catholic PK, K-8 CHICAGO, IL 11 reviews Apply Now A+ Overall Niche Grade How are grades calculated? 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. It was like living in Italy. H Sal. "A story of rainbows and love" written by Shahastra is helping these kids and adults learn about love from rainbows. It has 427 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. many wonderful memories on polk street. I lived right across the street on the corner of Harrison and California. At 12:00pm each day we hadrecess and we were allowed to go outside and play. 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 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. So glad to hear from you! Also, I remember Srs. I had 2 good friends there: Carol Rizzo and Leslie Caviccione. ft. addition to St. Francis Xavier School. My mother dragging us into the house where we watched from the window. Hello Lenora. Where are you? My faith in God and the Catholic church is deep. I also taught English for a couple of years. hi rosalie,so glad you enjoyed the video! Went to school with frank. Im glad you posted your message it brings back many fond memories. I am retied and live in Arizona.My Email is mrnicksdec@hotmail.com.Love to here from you. I would hear the Betty Crocker commercials and sometime Id be able to enjoy some of Bozos Circus. Since graduating from SFDS in 2006, she has earned a B.A in secondary education from St. Xavier University, a Masters in Education Leadership from Aurora University, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Aurora University. I lived on Flournoy. I found a class picture from 1948, and another from 1952. Lived at 3045 w. Polk st. We moved in 1960. yes joe falbo is my dad! All rights reserved. My email : suezpenzl@gmail.com. Our best friends had no color and if there were boundaries we did not see them. Tuition is $6,360 for the highest grade offered. I also attended my first funeral at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church. I attended St. Frances Cabrini school as did my brother. Also my brother and sister, and all my cousins. Its fantastic! The priests and nuns at Cabrini were a real part of the community. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Please try to understand what I am saying. My mother was the organist Josephine LiPuma, I attended school there from 1950 to 58. You contact me at LLT125@aol.com. 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. I graduated in 1964 and I am curious to know if any of my former classmates are in touch with this site. Went there one year 7th grade.best days of my life in that neighborhood.I will never forget you Frances.god bless all. This is Frank Rose Marie Espositos newphew. Thank you so much for sending me this link! He was so funny. My sister nor my cousin finished at Mother Cabrini as the neighborhood was at its end. Classes I To X To Wear Summer Uniform From 27.02.2023, Classes I To XII School Uniform Counter. Annette Sessom is the person you are referring to her sister was Donna. 9-12. I remember rosemary densa,tommy spinelli. 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. Cutara who is still living. Your words have painted pictures in my mind that havent been there in so many years. Unfortunately, the names you mention were a little before my time, but I sincerely appreciate your input. I still remember so many of my friends there. 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