I had Sr Francis de Sales in 6th and Sr Speranza in 7th. Annette Season is the person you are referring to her sister was Donna. 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. I remember Chuck and remember his sons murder many years after I knew them. Hi Frank, Willie Dickson was also in that class. During the Pier Room riot, Leo stayed around to fight, but I ran out to try to get him help. I know that he was also in that class. I can also remember the neighborhood changed. My mom kept in touch with Sr. Teresine until she passed. I also remember Fr Florian who literally became our priest throughout my life all the way to baptizing my own children. God Bless and stay safe. I moved away in 1960. Here you can view both the school wide handbook as well as the additional handbook for Middle School students. Now Im retired and live in Florida. Your mom is very fortunate to still be in contact with her classmates. My mother, Jean Lindvall, attended Providence Catholic High School. 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. Reply to Cathy elyotbenit@att.net. Please Contact the school for more information. Ive been reading these postings and remembering those old days. I lived at 824 S California while attending St. Frances . Thank you. At lunch I would go back to the convent and eat the lunch my mother packed. My kids adore their teachers, their friends and love their school experience! I remember going to the bakery on kedzie Sarnos with my mom. I remember you being in my class at Cabrini. I always wished I had the gift of singing. And Sal Paletta-we were in class together. I graduated in 1963 and our class only had 23 students. I also remember the glass casket and how Mother Cabrini looked so real. Mother also grew up with Delores Rizzo who owned the hot dog stand. I do remember Mr. Rittenberg, and often wondered if he was the same Jim Rittenberg I heard of in the news and around Chicago. Formerly Rosie L Harris sister Bernice and brother David. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Oh yes! I remember St. Francis Cabrini and the neighborhood. We adore and love our FXW community! The School prepares its students to appear in the Indian School Certificate Examination (ICSE) at the Class X level and Indian School Certificate (ISC) examination in the class XII level. and stay blessed. Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. Sacramento was never blocked. Provides auto-suggestions when entering text. I believe 7th and 8th grade were in the same room at that time, because Sister Speranza was the teacher. Some of the Nuns no longer wore their habits, and there was a rumor that one hadmarried a former priest. I had various corporate staff jobs over the years, and Dennis worked in accounting and IT. Also Father Dufficy, god rest his soul. There is nothing like that here in the Tampa area. 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. I am a little late to this party. I am on email with a few gals from high school and thats it. we were there from 1951 to 1959, when we graduated. Chicago, IL 60661 I wonder what will become of the building? I attended school there 1956. Linda Manzella, do you have a relative who teaches at Orland Jr. High School in Orland Park, IL? St. Francis Xavier School in La Grange, Illinois serves 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. Was it a soap factory? I went to school there from 1954-1960 (we moved when I was in 5th grade). She was African American, first name Annette. We appear to have been contemporaries there. 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. Liz Terrones, Hi Elizabeth, I was in that class because the sixth and seventh grades were in one classroom. Remember the aroma of hot dogs and greasy fries from across the school as well. I visited once and they were only using the first floor. We can't imagine finding a better school for our kids anywhere, honestly. Cant get that type of bread here in Florida, where I now live. This is Marjorie Moretti and I lived at 824 So California Ave and was just reminiscing of going to Mother Cabrini Church and School. He unfortunately passed away shortly after returning from Viet Nam. The project provides new and expanded spaces for parish and school learning and growth, and community-building activities. My sister and I went to our beloved St Frances Cabrini School from 1954 to 1960. I still have a cross he gave me that day. The school initially housed four Sisters of Providence who welcomed . I was taught by all the nuns you mentioned. Our mother, Rose Palma, was very active in the church snd school. We explore the importance of teaching students how to attribute the work and ideas of others. That happened in my senior year at St. Philips. My father had a bakery on Kedzie avenue (Sarnos) and his partner was Chuck Raymond. Oh my God I thought I was the only one who remember Mother Cabrini. Welcome to the Xavier Catholic School System. Unfortunately I did not know Fr. If my mother couldnt pick me up I would be back to the convent after school. take care 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! I dont remember exactly how many were in my class, but I think it was 50. Also remember having black cows at the soda fountain at DiPrima and Chiarmonte Pharmacy on Kedzie. I was only back for a short while to meet and marry my wife at St Raymonds in Mt. I love hearing about different experiences at Cabrini. Saints JFX in Wilmette is a dual-campus Catholic learning community blessed with exceptional resources, motivated teachers, and talented teams dedicated to the unique learning needs of Preschoolers on our St. Joseph Campus and K-8 students on our St. Francis Xavier Campus. hi rosalie,so glad you enjoyed the video! Not on facebook but will check back periodically. About. Carmel in Melrose Park. Since Appleton's first Catholic school opened in 1867, our . I am loving these memories. Unfortunately, the names you mention were a little before my time, but I sincerely appreciate your input. I taught Spanish mostly at the high school level. Hopefully, she will reply to you also. I wasplacedwith a lovely family in Clear Lake, Iowa. Fr. For more information, please contact the school. He thought he sang just like Frankie Valli; however, he didnt sound that good. We also went to Scafuri bakery which was right around the corner from where we lived on Polk St. Fr. 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! Sister Lucy was my kindergarten teacher and I had Sister Speranza twice! This is Donna Sessom. So, I asked ChatGPT to explain itself. Thank you so much for sending me this link! I would hear the Betty Crocker commercials and sometime Id be able to enjoy some of Bozos Circus. Those were the days nuns used a ruler to discipline. From google maps it appears the building is now gone. 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. I presently live in SWFlorida. Coco, Fr. I wish I knew how to add a photo. Hello Everyone!!! Hi! The average rate in schools in communities of similar income level as our was 92%. 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! Thechildren stared at me and asked questions, but I was treated warmly by each and every one I met. I remember when they were constructing the new school building. All these memories of Cabrini arte so wonderful to read. Students Grades PK-8 Updates ENVIRONMENT From the School Student Demographics Reviews Neighborhood ACADEMICS Courses & Programs ACADEMICS Courses & Programs Here's a roadmap to finding the school you want. 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. Holy Trinity High School (Catholic) Add to Compare (13) Grades: 9-12 | 348 students 520.8 miles 1443 W Division Street Chicago, IL 60642 To foster a healthy spirit of competition, many inter-house competitions are held in the school. Next week along with Fr. 4th-8thgrade, continue on to graduation. Hi Nick. Hello to everyone & wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. If any of my other classmates are out there, please get in touch: 2023 Bulley & Andrews, LLC. Yes, we both remember Dennis Kendall. SEARCH @ Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish. Sadly, my sister Joyce died last year. I recently did a Google search on my old catholic grammar school and my beloved church, and I could not find any relevant information. Hello, friends and acquaintances from the past-our beautiful past. In 6th grade one ofthose teachers was Mr. James (Jim) Rittenberg. I was in that class if you are the same person. 606 E. Washington St. Medina, Ohio 44256 (330) 725-4968. hi there!! It has 437 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. When I started school, Mother Cabrini had not yet been canonized a saint, so the school was known simply as Mother Cabrini school. I attended this school for 5 years, graduated from 8th grade in 1974! I hope all is well with you. Holy Name Cathedral Campus (HNC) 4th - 8th Grade. I have decided to share some of my fondest memories of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Grammar School and St. Frances XavierCabrini Church. Lucien Morselli. We all went to Sarnos Bakery and DiPrima and Chaiarmonte was our Pharmacy on Kedzie Ave (I think). Beginning with the demolition of the schools existing gymnasium, the program provided an addition which includes a new gymnasium, two floors of classrooms, a cafeteria and common spaces. Sister Speranza did have 7th and 8th in one room. I lived at 3045 W Polk St. Id walk to the corner and cross Sacramento to go to the school. We lived at 3045 W. Polk Street. Families travel from all over the city (and some suburbs) to come to FXW. Bulley & Andrews, BAMR, BACR, and associated logos are registered trademarks of Bulley & Andrews, LLC. CONNECT. I also attended my first Ice Cream Social. It was in the church rectory. I remember her red paddle, I think I still have some splinters from it. The Church was named in honor of St. Francis Xavier, a Jesuit missionary whose mantra was "that all may be one.". Joef posted it on Youtube the link is in his comment dated 10/23/2013. The hot dog stand on Sacramento Blvd. I lived right across the street on the corner of Harrison and California. Are you related to a Diane Falbo whose family owns Falbo Cheese Co.? Pete Pagliuco here. Graduates. This property was located on the poverty-stricken west side of Chicago at 751 S. Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, 60612. Presently its being used for administrative purposes. Then St. Domitilla in Hillside. There was a Louis Manzella in my class. Frances Xavier Warde Schools Unclaimed 751 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654 Contact info Website Private schools are not rated 24 reviews Private school ? Hello Debbie DiOrio Abruzzo. 120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60661 p: 312-466-0700 f: 312-466-0711. wish we could talk more. Everyone I knew moved away and we no way to connect with them anymore. I attended Cabrini grammar school through 5th grade. I had 2 good friends there: Carol Rizzo and Leslie Caviccione. Cars were still parked at the curbs on both sides of the street. My husband attended the school there until 1961 until his family moved to Berwyn. My email is LLt 125@aol.com if my classmates see this. FXW has great after school co-curriculars that add to the wonderful learning experience. I remember my mother buying nylons to give my teacher (a nun) for a Christmas gift. Lol, precious memories: how the linger! Thanks! It provides information and resources about religion, cultures, and what's happening within the FXW community. My Aunt and Uncle were the Lullos, you might remember my cousin Dolores Lullo. 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. I moved from the upper peninsula of MI and attended school at Mother Cabrini for 4th and 5th grades in 1956 & 1957, moving to a farm in Lake Zurich in 1958. I loved this school and the nuns so much. Back then, we received the sacrament of Confirmation in the 4th grade, I believe. I attended St Francis Cabrini Church and School from 1954-1960. Rdohealing.org is website for Father Ralph A. DiOrio Jr. Who was ordained at Mother Cabrini Church along with 4 other Priests on June 1,1957. When they were raising funds to build the Church my grandfather & his Italian Club were involved. It was a beautiful experience, and after the program ended,my host family remained in touch and paidfor my next visit. Loved that school and church. please let me know if you are familiar with any of them. assistance and tuition would be kept as affordable as 751 N. State St. Chicago, IL . I had just arrived to Chicago from Rome, Italy and I didnt understand or speak English. Compare St. Francis Xavier School to Other Schools School Details Grades PK, K-8 Students 283 Student-Teacher Ratio 15:1 National 17:1 Full-Time Teachers 17 Part-Time Teachers 3 Tuition After a particularly heavy rain the hole for the foundation was badly flooded. Roni Facen Tenure at SFDS: 3rd Year and Alumnae Current Position: Principal and CEO. I will list six names that I recall were in our class. Please feel free to respond via E-mail. Great work! 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. Our mother lived to be 92, but dad died at 77. Brother Silvio, Fr. One of my favorite teachers was Eunice Woods and I remember Father Deffacy (Im sure that spelling is wrong) and having communion and other services at the church. In fact, while I was teaching, I would sometimes relate to my students how life was like on Lexington Street. I remember when he excitement seeing the students going to school. Sadly she passed away about 3 years ago. Please contact the school for more details. Wow I too was doing research on this school when I came across this forum. "A story of rainbows and love" written by Shahastra is helping these kids and adults learn about love from rainbows. Ironically a house recently sold for $700.000 at Francisco and Polk. We have an Extended Day Program open from 6:30am-6pm & summer camp! I had a good friend named Jill Triana (sp)? It was a real community; we knew so many neighbors. Welcome to Our Elementary and Middle School We offer Preschool, PreKinder, Kindergarten, Elementary & Middle School grades. I love the City of Chicago despite any problems other big cities experience. I went to school with Rosalie Guerrieri also. He was a wonderful, loving priest and a real pastor to our neighborhood. I do enjoy contacting former students and members of Cabrini parish. Thanks for writing this! We also have a daycare across the street for ages 18m-3yrs. I have so many fond memories of the church, school and the neighborhood and was thrilled to read the posts from all the others. My dad Carmelo worked for alittle grocery store Dominic across from Manely. Catholic school was so different then. I will be 75 this month and all the memories I had from the old neighborhood are still there. Bill & laVina. 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