Dont know if she was related to Jill. I am on email with a few gals from high school and thats it. We had access to Sr Raphaels candy room on the 2nd floor. I attended Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini school from approximately 1956-1961. Lived on Lockwood and Washington. Parish. This is Donna Sessom. St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System is a Christ-centered community dedicated Hot dog & a bag full of very greasy great fries. wish we could talk more. Eating donuts on the front stoop in the summer with all the neighbors. Head Of School Letter; Head of School Message; With Mission in Mind; FXW at a Glance. Come to think of it, there were an awful lot of protesters protesting so many things back then. Joef posted it on Youtube the link is in his comment dated 10/23/2013. makes us unique. This property was located on the poverty-stricken west side of Chicago at 751 S. Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, 60612. I pretty much hung out with the kids from Melrose Park on the 4th floor music lounge. faiths, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds and everything that Cogo and Fr. I used to hang in the west cafeteria where I met Dennis in a pinochle game. I also remember the glass casket and how Mother Cabrini looked so real. Take care, stay stay safe John Iovinelli married my Aunt Lorraine. In my class was Robert Pacheco, Torrance Brooks, Jimmy Jacks and Lawrence Patrick. Loved the school and Fr. We are both retired. We are a community of faith. Wonderful neighborhood. I am looking at our class picture as I write this. 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. The school initially housed four Sisters of Providence who welcomed . Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Archdiocese of Chicago directly. I also attend Cabrini along with my siblings Aquanetta, Henry jr. Frank(speedy)and Carolyn. I think I am a lot older than most of the postees here. From google maps it appears the building is now gone. Community is one of FXWs defining qualities. 10 talking about this. Hope you are doing well.. BTW, did you see/read about the refurbishment/rededication of the St. Francis Xavier Cabrini chapel in Chicago last week? There were 10 kids, including Carmine, Sarah (Dolly), Marie, Lorraine, Robert, Anthony, Alex, Joseph, Anna and Frank. 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 mom is geraldine dote,she lived next door at 2930.all those last names you mentioned,most are related to me!! here to help! Fond memories of the horsedrawn produce wagon coming up the alley with the sing-song calling out of wares. One of the first African American kids was a very intelligent, witty jokester who made everyone laugh. My email : suezpenzl@gmail.com. We moved to Burbank when I was 7 but remember all the fun we had in the old neighborhood. ft. addition to St. Francis Xavier School. Hi, Joe! They made for interesting football games, where the quarterback would tell the receiver to go to the first car and cut to the middle. We moved from the neighborhood (Arthington St) in 1960 also to the Northwest side. So, I asked ChatGPT to explain itself. Peppo the bully on the block. Wow I too was doing research on this school when I came across this forum. Meyer's 12-yard return got St. Xavier within 21-16 with 8:54 left in the game. He unfortunately passed away shortly after returning from Viet Nam. I remember fondly being taught the rudiments of volleyball-one of the first sports we girls were exposed to by Sr. Ethel Agnes and Sr Phillip. I loved my school and the nuns. Maybe bring any pics like the ones I took on my class visit to Washington DC. I moved away from that neighborhood to Forest Park and then out of Illinois for many years. She was very strict then also, but i learned a lot from her as I did all my other teachers(nuns) there from first through eighth grade. Best, Liz Terrones Class of 1963. Hi Connie, How are you? We have been an FXW family for 8 years now. 14.5. Tuition is $7,930 for the highest grade offered. We moved to Bellwood in the late summer of 1953, so he didnt graduate from St. Frances. I remember you and your brother John. Now I am retired and living in Florida. Do you remember the big riot that broke out in the Pier Room? God bless you Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini. Peace! Right, it was Lexington which was blocked, Francisco was a the north-south street just east of Sacramento. St. Francis Xavier Campus history. 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. that you mention was owned by Willie & Delores Russo. My email is LLt 125@aol.com if my classmates see this. St. Francis Xavier (SFX) School works in partnership with "the first school of Christian life," the family. Late Id go back to see my mom & then to school. Unfortunately the class of 64 only had 13 Truly miss your relatives bakery, Espositos; the aroma of fresh Italian bread, and pastries! 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. Families travel from all over the city (and some suburbs) to come to FXW. 120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60661 p: 312-466-0700 f: 312-466-0711. Fr Lucian (if you remember him) stayed friends with our family until his death. We had been very active in the Church and school, and remember Father Cogo, Father Lucky and Btr. The project provides new and expanded spaces for When is the application deadline for Frances Xavier Warde School? joe. And I do trust that you are in good health. Please contact the school for more details. 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! I recently did a Google search on my old catholic grammar school and my beloved church, and I could not find any relevant information. If any of my other classmates are out there, please get in touch: hi all this brings back so many memories . Also remember having black cows at the soda fountain at DiPrima and Chiarmonte Pharmacy on Kedzie. Is Manzella your maiden name? My Brothers and I when there for 3rd and 4th grade. It was nice hearing from you! Hi Frank, that is my brother John. Next week along with Fr. Weve been married 45 years next month probably the same for Leo and you. This is Frank RoseMarie Espositos nephew. Hi Francine. We lived at 3143 Arthington in a 3 flat with my cousins upstairs and downstairs. The application deadline for Frances Xavier Warde School is Dec. 1 / Feb. 15. I remember you, Marjorie! 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. I am thankful to the school administration and leadership for providing my children with a values-based, rigorous, Catholic education. So many Memories would love to hear from all. Giannini who founded the Bank of AmericaI still wish I was related to him I went to Mother Cabrini from 1952 to1958. John was with me last night as I celebrated A lot of wonderful memories. and supports inclusion among our people, projects and community. The church is now a Baptist Church and the school is call Altus Academy, a charter school. The Family belonged to Holy Name society, and Lady of the rosaries Daughters of Mary, and so forth. Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 665-0066. Chicago, IL 60661 MaryAnn married twice. I drove down California from jury duty last month and decided to go see my old block on Polk Street. The Church was named in honor of St. Francis Xavier, a Jesuit missionary whose mantra was "that all may be one.". Sr. Speranza was my homeroom teacher. Please contact the school for more details. I wish our beloved Parish was still in existence so we could visit it. Bye for now. I sure do remember you! Does anyone remember Mr.Singleton ? It has 427 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. I did drive down Polk St. between Sacramento and California to see the church and the apartment building my family lived on Polk St. 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%. Tests that are either required or recommended for admission to the school. I also remember Mary Ann Farinella. Jim passed away recently, however. We are so proud of our athletes, coaches and parents who made this a great season. Coco was the first person to tell me about the great Italian A.P. Mike Dote, Hi, my name is Tony Coleman and I graduated in the class of 64, unfortunately there were only 13 in my class. Parents often say they are grateful to be a part of such an exceptional place of inclusion and belonging. I can still remember how she looked in her pink silk dress. There is also a Facebook for us. The Frances Xavier Warde School integrates modern technology resources in relevant and meaningful ways to help students expand and apply their knowledge. My maiden name was Gianninigreat memories of the school and church..can remember watching the statue of Mother Cabrini and swear she was beathing. It was the best memories of my life. I do remember Espositos Bakery. What a nice surprise to hear from you. He then served your community for sometime. Please, Selecting a category below will take you to another page. I did, though, tell Dennis La Montagna and Fat Albert (Mike Hardy), and they ran to help him. Preschool rates are dependent upon the number of days child attends & full or part time - details on school web site. Not on facebook but will check back periodically. Great, great memories!!! We moved to LaGrange, then Berwyn. 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. At RenWeb, our goal was always to provide you with the best experience possible when it came to communicating with your childrens school. Dufficy as well as Sisters Philip And Speranza. Students appreciate learning about others cultures and religions and most importantly, they see the opportunity to serve others as a gift. btw i posted much earlier a video of my great grandparents 50th wedding anniversary mass. For more information, please contact the school. joe. Sadly, my sister Joyce died last year. We are both Italian-Americans who lives in Polk and Lexington streets, along with all our relatives. I love hearing about different experiences at Cabrini. My friend Carmela and I went to Cathedral H.S. Like to here from anyone in my class room with sister Teresine. I passed by Manley H.S. We were going through my moms stuff and I she had my graduating class of 1961photo. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Can you send me the photo? 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. To reach a member of the Parish staff, please visit our Staff Directory page or call the Parish Office numbers below. 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. That was a beautiful memory. The nuns even complained to our family. Hi Anthony. Some of the Nuns no longer wore their habits, and there was a rumor that one hadmarried a former priest. 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. I would have graduated in 61. To this day I pray for her. St. Francis Xavier Catholic School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball. The priests and nuns at Cabrini were a real part of the community. It has 283 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. Lucien Morselli. Maybe someone could enlighten regarding some earlier riots. The Frances Xavier Warde School. If there is a way. I attended kindergarten 5th grade (1963-1968). My kids adore their teachers, their friends and love their school experience! We also have a daycare across the street for ages 18m-3yrs. many years on my way to Cabrini school. I went to school. Coincidence how we both met our husbands at UIC. Tony Coleman, Oops! This is Frank Rose Marie Espositos newphew. Im still searching, but I was very excited to find the blog. We were very happy to find Esposito bakery on Belmont when we moved from Lexington. My family lived across the street from the school and was within ourplay area. Are you the Sal Paletta that has Sr. Raffael for the 6th grade? 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. 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. St. Francis Xavier is a Roman Catholic Parish and Preschool - Grade 8 School located in Medina, Ohio, off of State Route 18. I had a melting pot of friends. Mass Times. Your post motivated me to look for my grammar school pictures. After that, classes were held in the church basement which was sectioned off with plywood walls into classrooms. What a wonderful description of the school, church, and neighborhood. This propertywas locatedon the poverty-strickenwest side of Chicago at 751 S. Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, 60612. 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. Thank you for your comments. FXW follows a rigorous curriculum that enables students to grow, clarify their values, and develop decision-making skills and a sense of responsibility for themselves and the world they will inherit. Florian Girometta, Fr. Fridays - 7:30am - 1:30pm. George, as I remember, you and I were the shortest kids in our class. It appears that we all have fond memories of our teachers: Sr. Lucy, Sr. Rosaria, Sr. Teresa, Sr. Raphael, Sr. Speranza. Its very special to me. I will look up some of my school pictures! 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