Most of my family is gone now, but I still have an aunt who is 101 years of age. La Grange. Thanks for responding. His home room teacher was Sr. Philip. Sadly, those days are gone. We moved to Colorado and lived there for over 32 years, just recently returning. My mom kept in touch with Sr. Teresine until she passed. I to remember father Coco. My family were parishioners of St. Frances for many years during the 1930s, 40s and 50s. I just celebrated my 70th birthday as well! I am Patricias cousin, Angela Paletta Cullen. Mrs scafuri would give me a slice if her delicious italian bread after school in kindergarten and first grade. We are so proud of our athletes, coaches and parents who made this a great season. Now Im retired and live in Florida. It was a really nice trip. Bill & laVina. We kept in touch and he concelebrated my wedding. We moved from the neighborhood (Arthington St) in 1960 also to the Northwest side. Dufficy as well as Sisters Philip And Speranza. My mother dragging us into the house where we watched from the window. Jim passed away recently, however. The full- and part-time staff of Saints JFX Parish are dedicated to serving the needs of the Church and would be happy to talk to you and help in any way we can! 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. St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System is a Christ-centered community dedicated Then to the playground on the closed street! My cousin and I always stayed after school and helped the nuns and sometimes we were invited to the convent to visit with the nuns. Lucky. Once to Dennis LaMontagna and then to a former teacher, Jim Waldorf, at Proviso East High School. The bread was out of his world and so were the sweets. Great fun. I ran across this quite by accident. 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. I graduated in 64. I was so honored. I had a good friend named Jill Triana (sp)? Do you remember the big riot that broke out in the Pier Room? My parents moved in 1960 when I was in 5th grade. They love it! Community is one of FXWs defining qualities. We knew all the shopkeepers in the neighborhood. Raphael and Phillips. My mother was the Organist. We lived with my grandfather (Harry Lindvall) at 2943 W Harrison, next to Zivs, Harrison and Sacramento. 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. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please pray for us! I remember the Bridgeport crew. Reading all the different brought back many memories. Now I am retired and living in Florida. Fr. My younger brother Jerald LiPuma also attended school there he graduated in 1961. St. Francis Xavier is a Roman Catholic Parish and Preschool - Grade 8 School located in Medina, Ohio, off of State Route 18. I remember rosemary densa,tommy spinelli. Joe He was a fantastic teacher and mentor. 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. All these memories of Cabrini arte so wonderful to read. 14.5. In 6th grade one ofthose teachers was Mr. James (Jim) Rittenberg. I lived on Polk Street until 1959 then my family moved to the Southwest side of Chicago. Lucian used to visit our house and my aunts home next door. We all then went to Cathedral High School. I graduated in 53 with Gerldine Dote. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. I am not sure about this but I think I remember coal being delivered for the boiler. 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. 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. I remember the Ordination, I also sang in the choir until the church closed. 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 forgot about the classrooms in the church basement, but remember it now that you mentioned it.) I remember all the nuns you mentioned. Great work! The riots divided the community and we could no longer look at each other the same way. I went on to Providence H.S and graduated in 1963. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers. CONNECT. I enjoyed the video very muchthank you! I lived at 824 S California while attending St. Frances . My grandparents lived at 3014 W. Lexington in the early 1900s. You were in my class. My family owned Esposito Bakery. Its very special to me. Classes I To X To Wear Summer Uniform From 27.02.2023, Classes I To XII School Uniform Counter. Ohhh I loved it. My riding the Halsted St. bus was quite an adventure, too. I went to school there from 1954-1960 (we moved when I was in 5th grade). The attendance decreased to about 300 in 2018 or 2019. I have been obsessed with finding it my whole life. I lived at 2912 W Flournoy. and stay blessed. My only daughter Jennifer has 2 boys, a 2-1/2 year old and a 1 month old, so that keeps me busy helping her and her husband Nick. St. Francis Xavier School differentiates itself from the other schools based on its philosophy of creating all rounded personalities rather than just lob sided academicians. 1,664 were here. Take care and stay blessed. x. . Parents often say they are grateful to be a part of such an exceptional place of inclusion and belonging. Sr Speranza was my eighth grade teacher also. Lived at 2842 W. Lexington, Raia Family. All rights reserved. Parish. The nuns were the best! I have found two which are Eunice Evans and Derek McGlorthan. My email is LLt 125@aol.com if my classmates see this. We had relatives on each block from my home at 2717 Lexington to the school. I said I was and never mentioned it to anyone until now. I am always happy to hear that there is a group of people that keep St Frances Cabrini in their thoughts and kind words. Loved being there. So many happy memories, my cousin LaVerne LoBue lived in the same building and was 4 years older than me. taller, slim, dark-haired fellow whose name I cant recall? This property was located on the poverty-stricken west side of Chicago at 751 S. Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, 60612. Prospective parents of Grade 4-8 students can learn more about our dynamic middle school program on Friday, Dec. 2 from 8:45-9:45 a.m at our Holy Name Cathedral Campus, 751 N. State St. We were actually the first graduating class in 1959. When I first started school there the new school wasnt built, first grade was the first floor of the rectory & the other grades were in the church basement. We have an Extended Day Program open from 6:30am-6pm & summer camp! 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. He unfortunately passed away about two years ago. I was sitting here looking at my class pictures from Cabrini and decided to try to find some of my old teachers from there. Both my brother, Michael, and I attended Mother Cabrini starting in about 1954. We called him Fr. Best, Liz Terrones Class of 1963. If there is a way. My mother would say when are you coming home! We lived on west Arthington. 4.00 to the convent chapel with prayers in Italian, then my grandfather would pick me up at 5:00 since he worked near . 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 love the City of Chicago despite any problems other big cities experience. joe. Im feeling motivated now and will try to do that in the next week in hopes that some of you can put a name to the many faces that I cant place. Eucharistic Adoration 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM . now. We moved around from California & Arthington, Flournoey, Harrison, Taylor. Sorry, again, I did include Rizzo initially. I too remember Mr. Reamer he and Mr. Rittenberg were friends. I do on occasion see Joe Ponce at St. Philip reunions. How many rooms? Also, I remember Srs. I am retied and live in Arizona.My Email is mrnicksdec@hotmail.com.Love to here from you. Welcome! My mother was the organist Josephine LiPuma, I attended school there from 1950 to 58. Cant get that type of bread here in Florida, where I now live. I remember there was a girl named Gracie Dote in the grade below me (I graduated in 59. Does anyone know this story? I believe Mr Reamer (not certain of the spelling) was one of my favorites in 4th or 5th grade. I will post more memories tomorrow. I live in Roselle, Illinois. I still have a cross he gave me that day. I am loving these memories. I remember you, Marjorie! Hi Nick. Dennis and I are happy to hear from you. Noreen, Sacramento runs N-S, 3032 would be half way to Skokie to the north or 3000 south. It was int he basement of the church in 1973 when I attended school there. Im still searching, but I was very excited to find the blog. Remember the aroma of hot dogs and greasy fries from across the school as well. Our best friends had no color and if there were boundaries we did not see them. Hi would that grocery store on California and Harrison be owened by Carlos. We have an Extended Day Program open from 6:30am-6pm & summer camp! I had her in kindergarten and I remember to this day how sweet she was. Church is still there, the convent building, etc. Theres a wonderful statue of her overlooking the pass as you enter the mountains right off I70. Fridays - 7:30am - 1:30pm. If the Cabrini students happened to step on his parkway grass, he would spray them with the water from his garden hose. After the neighborhood broke up, we had several neighborhood get-togethers at Forest Preserves in the area. is located in the West Loop. August 15th - May 26th Ill scan them and see if its possible to post them here, or on my facebook page if its not possible to post here. I believe those years at Cabrini were the most memorable years of my life. We lived at 3143 Arthington in a 3 flat with my cousins upstairs and downstairs. Patty and I used to stay after school and help the nuns clean the room. Catholic school was so different then. Over the years I have run across many people from our neighborhood. I recently spoke to Joe Ponce, hes fine. I still have my First grade class picture with Sr Angelica Marie, . I am Diane and we called you Rosemary. I believe that we were in the sixth grade together. 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 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 H Sal. Coincidence how we both met our husbands at UIC. My cousin Mary might remember more of the names as shes 10 years older than me. They always wore their black leather jackets? (Im glad my children were never as foolish as I). Please contact the school for more details. This is ABOVE both the Archdiocese of Chicago and National norms. Father Lucky was a great friend and mentor. The project provides new and expanded spaces for I used to hang in the west cafeteria where I met Dennis in a pinochle game. We moved to LaGrange, then Berwyn. Spelling) also remember a few people like Corinne Perino, Nancy Sineni, Julie. f: 312-337-7180, Purposefully Diverse, Intentionally Inclusive, Welcoming and embracing of all faith traditions, Effortless Fundraising & Additional Support. You can visit our nuns at their Mother House Sacred Heart Academy FaceBook page, Now, the nuns a known as The Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 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!. It has 427 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. St. Francis Xavier Campus history. I attended St, Simeon in Bellwood for over 20 years. To this day I pray for her. I also attend Cabrini along with my siblings Aquanetta, Henry jr. Frank(speedy)and Carolyn. Its fantastic! Welcome. 120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60661 p: 312-466-0700 f: 312-466-0711. My sister and I went to our beloved St Frances Cabrini School from 1954 to 1960. My parents, Fonzi and Dolly were best friends with Carmie and Dolly until they all passed. These reunions are a lot of fun. Sister Speranza was my eighth grade teacher. SAFETY FIRST: We're taking extra measures to ensure your children are safe in our school. The school initially housed four Sisters of Providence who welcomed . Lots of fun at recess. I especially remember Robert. I remember you being in my class at Cabrini. Feel very Blessed to have lived in this neighborhood of LOVE and RESPECT. The owners name was Carlo, not Carlos. More than 400 students, in One by one they all slowly moved to other parishes and other states. I attended Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini school until 1961 we live on Kedzie and Arthington Street we then moved to Belmont and Harlem area and I attended Saint William school for one year I also stayed with my grandmother on Lexington and Loomis for almost every summer vacation and on the weekends they have a lot of friends there all of my cousins attended Cabrini and all my sisters altogether there were seven of us. I only went thru the 3rd grade and then we moved to the suburbs. K-12. St. Francis Xavier School is a parish primary school of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia comprising a Pre-K through 8th Grade program. I loved that school. Your article was the only one I could find. He was so funny. I cant remember our Pastors name, or any of the priests and Brother. He also used to wear a lot of shirts at one time. CONNECT. You have a good memory. One of the first African American kids was a very intelligent, witty jokester who made everyone laugh. Its been a long time. joe. I attended .St. Have a great day and thanks for replying. What a small world that you worked there. I remember Fr Coco and Fr Lucian and all the rest of those you mentioned. makes us unique. You could be a cousin as I dont know much of anything about my grandmothers family except they were from Gorgoglione, Italy. Carmel in Melrose Park. Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 491-1600. Thank you for your comments. by!! Everyone I knew moved away and we no way to connect with them anymore. Leo still participates in carrying the statue of Our Lady of Mt. my mom is geraldine dote,she lived next door at 2930.all those last names you mentioned,most are related to me!! All of the teachers and staff (shout out to the student success team!) I would stay after cleaning the library and convent. So sad. The school closed about that time. I have many fond memories of my old neighborhood. 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. [5] St. Hilary School I understand the school is now a private school. My brother Jerry also attended from 1958 to 1962. 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. Mother also grew up with Delores Rizzo who owned the hot dog stand. 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. I also remember Faldo cheese, wasnt there a store on Taylor street, next to Scafuri bakery? many years on my way to Cabrini school. If my mother couldnt pick me up I would be back to the convent after school. My family moved in 1960. Families travel from all over the city (and some suburbs) to come to FXW. I was also friends with Rosalie Guerrieri and Barbara Elia. View all St. Francis Xavier Elementary School photo albums . Colorado will replace Columbus Day with Cabrini Day, the first paid state holiday recognizing a woman in the US. Welcome to Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish (Saints JFX)! At RenWeb, our goal was always to provide you with the best experience possible when it came to communicating with your childrens school. Archdiocese of Chicago: St. Francis Xavier School. an academically excellent education along with a foundation to So, I asked ChatGPT to explain itself. Sister Speranza was the 8th nun at the time. Sister Lucy was my kindergarten teacher and I had Sister Speranza twice! 41420 - St. Francis Xavier School, LaGrange (3) 41430 - St. Francis Xavier School, Wilmette (1) 41450 - St. Gall School (1) 41460 - St. Genevieve School (1) . Presently its being used for administrative purposes. What sports does Frances Xavier Warde School offer? Please contact the school for more details. I attended this school and church from kindergarten to 8th grade, and it was wonderful. A Catholic Chapel, part of Our Lady of Mercy, a Roman Catholic Church, in the Avondale. I also attended mass at St. Simeon In Bellwood until it closed. Maybe someone could enlighten regarding some earlier riots. Stay warm! This is Frank Rose Marie Espositos newphew. Fr. 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. You see these themes woven into everyday life at FXW seamlessly. Our families are invited to come see what the ingenious minds of their students have been creating. I dont know if the school still stands. The only nun I remember is Sister Henry. Stay safe and stay blessed , Hello everyone, I attended Mother Cabrini from 09-1958 to 06-1959 6th grade. My kids adore their teachers, their friends and love their school experience! Graduates. I thought your mom had a beautiful voice. 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. My brother John graduated with you. Hi just came across this page .Love it. Take care hope to here from you again. I do remember most of the names of our kindergarten class, though, with Sr. Lucy. I wonder what will become of the building? We also moved to the Austin disyrict at the end of fifth grade 1960. I remember after the new school was finished that there was an annual carnival located in the parking lot behind the school and hanging out there during the day watching them set up the carnival and thinking how cool it would be to be a carny worker. I had various corporate staff jobs over the years, and Dennis worked in accounting and IT. hi all this brings back so many memories . Chuck had a son Anthony Raymond the same age as me and we grew up together living above the bakery. Rosie you dont remember me I was quiet and shy when I attended Cabrini in 1968-1971, sixth through eighth grade. I meant 7th and 8th grades and Sister Speranza was our teacher. of friends and neighbors. God bless you Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini. Blessings to you. Linda I went to that school in the 50s I left in seventh grade in 1960 I lived on Arthington and Kedzie I remember the nuns sister Rosario Duca, sister Lucy sister Teresa sister Gertrude sister Evelyn sister Raffael, Brother Silvio sister Speranza and the pastor was I think father Florian. Cannot remember his name. It was a beautiful experience, and after the program ended,my host family remained in touch and paidfor my next visit. Other memories that arent so vague, but still pretty clear are of the riots following Dr. Kings assasination. I went to school with Rosalie Guerrieri and remember her mom very well. We adore and love our FXW community! Do you remember Dennis Kendall? Here you can view both the school wide handbook as well as the additional handbook for Middle School students. The Church was named in honor of St. Francis Xavier, a Jesuit missionary whose mantra was "that all may be one.". There is a picture of a John Louis Coleman. Our publication to share diverse information that reflects our community. I think it was named Raymonds. Aquilino . I had posted some memories of my years at Mother Cabrini on this site in June of this year. 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. Annette Season is the person you are referring to her sister was Donna. 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. I had never seen a live turkey before and I found myself surrounded by thousands. We offer affordable tuition with a wide variety of scholarship opportunities for students and families. I realized that I said that the 6th and 7th were in one room. My mother, Jean Lindvall, attended Providence Catholic High School. I lived at 2818 W Flournoy. We moved away from the neighbor after I finished 5th grade moving further west to the Austin neighborhood. I graduated in 1963 and our class only had 23 students. I had a good friend in that class. Its funny, but I can still remember when things began to change. I was almost trampled in the doorway by some football players who couldnt get out fast enough. I take my grandsons to all the museums, and recently to the Art Institute for the first time not to mention the zoo, parks and beaches. Father Lucky was always at our house for dinner. Finding the right school for your child is a major project. I was so proud of my school. Hi, I still remember so many of my friends there. I attended mass at Cabrini until it closed and we were sent to St Agatha. There is nothing like that here in the Tampa area. Coco. I was the youngest of 3 girls, my sisters are Valerie and Linda. I am sure he would love to hear from you all and share photos and memories. 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 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 We are very happy in FL and have been here for 15 years (about 30 miles south of Tampa). I attended this school and church from kindergarten to 8th grade, and it was wonderful. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. The hot dog stand on Sacramento Blvd. I loved my school. Holy Name Cathedral Campus (HNC) 4th - 8th Grade. btw i posted much earlier a video of my great grandparents 50th wedding anniversary mass. Hi Frank, Willie Dickson was also in that class. Francis Xavier Clooney SJ FBA (born 1950) is an American Jesuit priest and scholar in the teachings of Hinduism. He unfortunately passed away shortly after returning from Viet Nam. I often wondered what became of you and your siblings. I remember that well! I have so many fond memories of the church, school and the neighborhood and was thrilled to read the posts from all the others. Thanks for remembering me! hi rosalie,so glad you enjoyed the video! such wonderful memories. I think we moved into the new school in 51 or 52. 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. are amazing and truly connect with your kids to learn how they learn best. We all went to Mother Cabrini. It also supports St. Francis ability to remain competitive with area schools in providing a diversified curriculum, academic support, and special services. Site powered by The Archdiocese of Chicago . I am a little late to this party. At one point the building almost tipped over as they adjusted the rollers. Wrote Saviano twice; I meant to include Rizzo.. Please share your stories so this school and church will not be forgotten. I remember your mother very well. I went to Cabrini school from 1954 to 1960. Then St. Domitilla in Hillside. We are PROUD to report that the retention rate at St. Francis Xavier School in grades 1-7 from 21-21 to 22-23 is 96%. 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