For more information, please contact the school. Students Grades PK-8 Updates ENVIRONMENT From the School Student Demographics Reviews Neighborhood ACADEMICS Courses & Programs ACADEMICS Courses & Programs (Im glad my children were never as foolish as I). 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. My husband was a classmate of hers at Our Lady of Mt. Please find me on Facebook (Liz Terrones and pic of my brother and I). I had many adventures riding the subway to school and, at times, I drove my junky car which was always broken down. We moved to Berwyn but my mother continued as organist until the church closed. I am loving these memories. Here's a roadmap to finding the school you want. 751 N. State St. Chicago, IL . Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 665-0066. I am seeing people mentioning riots and I only recall the riots and devastation when Dr. Martin Luther King was killed. Lucien Morselli. Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. btw i posted much earlier a video of my great grandparents 50th wedding anniversary mass. I live in Roselle, Illinois. This is the earliest age students may enroll in educational preschool programming for the school. An apartment building? We are a part of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. How are you? I graduated from Cabrini in 1959 and went on to Providence High School. It was very scary. I also attended my first Ice Cream Social. I lived at 2912 W Flournoy. We lived 3400 w Harrison. Parish. Beginning with the demolition of the school's existing gymnasium, the program provided an addition which includes a new gymnasium, two floors of classrooms, a cafeteria and common spaces. is located in the heart of downtown. He invited me to his 25th anniversary as a priest. In fact, while I was teaching, I would sometimes relate to my students how life was like on Lexington Street. I would hear the Betty Crocker commercials and sometime Id be able to enjoy some of Bozos Circus. 751 N. State St. Chicago, IL . I would have graduated in 61. I was so honored. Hopefully this can happen after we are all safe. 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. Wonderful neighborhood. This website brings back so many fond memories. The house we lived in is still there, but many of my cousins and friends homes are not (or boarded up). moral compass. The church is now a Baptist Church and the school is call Altus Academy, a charter school. So glad to hear from you! I just celebrated my 70th birthday as well! She also had a younger sister. Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 491-1600. We had such a wonderful turnout I still remember so many of my friends there. I am on Facebook. That made me smile. Lucien Morselli. Your words have painted pictures in my mind that havent been there in so many years. Father Lucky was always at our house for dinner. Im glad you posted your message it brings back many fond memories. He visited all of the people in the neighborhood. I too remember Mr. Reamer he and Mr. Rittenberg were friends. many years on my way to Cabrini school. I attended Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini school from approximately 1956-1961. I would have to search but I do have a lot of photos etc. He is currently a professor at Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts . My friend Carmela and I went to Cathedral H.S. I remember Sisters Gertrude, Lucy, Evelyn and Fathers Florian and Morselli. When I attended, the street to the north of the church, Francisco, was blocked for recess. It has 427 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. It may have changed but it did not end. Registration now open for the 2022-2023 school year . The very last time that I saw him he had moved on to Our Lady of the Angels. I have two sisters, Rosemarie and Emily who also attended. . A Catholic Chapel, part of Our Lady of Mercy, a Roman Catholic Church, in the Avondale. On January 10, 1910, a four-room combination convent/school was opened. How many rooms? Lol, precious memories: how the linger! 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. Thank you so much for sending me this link! You were a classmate of my brother Ralph Bertoncini. 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! 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. Ironically a house recently sold for $700.000 at Francisco and Polk. 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. grace dote is my moms first cousin,she graduated in 1960 i believe,shortly before leaving lexington st for the northwest side of chicago. Hi Frank, Willie Dickson was also in that class. Holy Trinity High School (Catholic) Add to Compare (13) Grades: 9-12 | 348 students 520.8 miles 1443 W Division Street Chicago, IL 60642 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. Linda Manzella, do you have a relative who teaches at Orland Jr. High School in Orland Park, IL? Donna Fasone Blaha is my first cousin and she turned my on to this story about St Francis X Cabrini. St. Francis Xavier School is a private, Catholic school located in SAINT JOSEPH, MO. My cousins, the Simones, lived next door. Sr Speranza was my eighth grade teacher also. We are a community that serves others. Clergy Rev. Hi Donna, my name is Tony Coleman and I attended Cabrini from 6th through 8th grades. Yes, that is very sad Cabrini had lost so many students and parishioners. 14.5. I dont remember exactly how many were in my class, but I think it was 50. I remember all the priest and nuns based in these postings.. i remrmber watching the construction of the convent from our Kindergarten windows ..Fr. I can still picture what your both looked like. 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 also do remember Farther Dufficy. Our families are invited to come see what the ingenious minds of their students have been creating. hi all this brings back so many memories . Practices were great fun as they got right in there with us spiking the balls as they tried to hold their veiis back. If the Cabrini students happened to step on his parkway grass, he would spray them with the water from his garden hose. I have two children at FXW and simply cannot say enough positive things about it. my mom is geraldine dote,she lived next door at 2930.all those last names you mentioned,most are related to me!! The nuns would take us there and pray to her I went there for 1st and 2nd grade in 1955. My maiden name is Loretta Lambert. Served Mass with Father Coco in 61. (Michael Gard / Daily Southtown) Game 2 St. Xavier (5-9 . Hi Frank, that is my brother John. The Cabrini neighborhood was the best, and I doubt those neighborhoods exist anymore. SAFETY FIRST: We're taking extra measures to ensure your children are safe in our school. I realized that I said that the 6th and 7th were in one room. Silvio. Fridays - 7:30am - 1:30pm. here to help! Thats no where near St. Frances Cabrini. I lived at 3045 W Polk St. Id walk to the corner and cross Sacramento to go to the school. ft. addition to St. Francis Xavier School. My father Robert Guerrieri and family lived at 2928 Lexington from at least 1935 til they sold the house in 1961. As of a year ago, Manley was still in existence as a high school. Visible Anyone can find this group. Deadline for application submissions. Alequin/Melendez Family lived in the Cabrini neighborhood from 1953 1966. So glad you posted this. 2nd grade was Sr Natalie;3rd Ms Smith; 4th Sr Theresa; 5th Sr Gertrude Marie; 6th Sr Constantine; 7th Sr Raphael; 8th Sr Speranza. The school and church closed in 1987, but the impact lives on. 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. Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. Yes, Vito hung around with Ronnie, who I dated for awhile. Hello, friends and acquaintances from the past-our beautiful past. My Brothers and I when there for 3rd and 4th grade. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Sr. Speranza was my homeroom teacher. Sadly, my sister Joyce died last year. There was a very large multi-unit apartment building on the corner of Polk and Sacramento which was razed for the new school building. 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 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? The project provides new and expanded spaces for Losing Anthony was the worst thing that could have happened to Chuck. 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. They love it! You must be enjoying life in Florida. Leonora, I graduated in from St. Frances 1953, and also attended school in the rectory and in the church basement until the school was built. My father had a bakery on Kedzie avenue (Sarnos) and his partner was Chuck Raymond. It was a wonderful bakery. Love hearing all these old stories. My best memories are at St. Frances X Cabrini School. If there is a way. Eating donuts on the front stoop in the summer with all the neighbors. St. Francis Xavier Campus history. We grew up in great times. Does anyone know this story? 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. You Know You Are in a Progressive School When Old St. Patrick`s Campus, commonly referred to as"OSP," 772. St. Francis School 1975-76. For detailed information please visit our Admission page or you may contact. How are you. to faith formation, academic excellence, community engagement, My 1st grade teacher was Sister Evelyn. Hello Lenora. I had her in kindergarten and I remember to this day how sweet she was. To reach a member of the Parish staff, please visit our Staff Directory page or call the Parish Office numbers below. But if someone wanted to move it they could buy it for $1! I graduated in 1964 and I am curious to know if any of my former classmates are in touch with this site. One of the coolest days of the year at FXW is always the Grade 5 Invention Convention! I enjoyed the video very muchthank you! I also remember Faldo cheese, wasnt there a store on Taylor street, next to Scafuri bakery? Lucian used to visit our house and my aunts home next door. My faith in God and the Catholic church is deep. 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. I dont know if the school still stands. Its been a a long time hasnt it. We walked to school with mom and passed Manley school on the way. Giannini who founded the Bank of AmericaI still wish I was related to him Lucien used to play with us at recess time. lol I cried when we left the neighborhood. We lived at 3045 W. Polk Street. May God continue to bless you and yours. Thank you for sharing your memories. Father Coco coming to eat at our house, often. he would come in and make himself comfortable, stretching his legs and putting his feet right up on the cocktail table. Meyer's 12-yard return got St. Xavier within 21-16 with 8:54 left in the game. Not sure if we are the Laurenzanos youre referring to. Memory not good anymore. I remember there was a girl named Gracie Dote in the grade below me (I graduated in 59. Liz Terrones, Hi Elizabeth, I was in that class because the sixth and seventh grades were in one classroom. We were very involved with the school and church and the wonderful nuns. Wow I too was doing research on this school when I came across this forum. So stay safe and stay blessed. My grandfather Tony Campagnas funeral was at the funeral home on Sacramento. More than 500 students, in Preschool Was just told about this page. 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. So inspiring! It was a beautiful school, parish, convent, and priests and sisters. Not on facebook but will check back periodically. Your mom is very fortunate to still be in contact with her classmates. It was a beautiful experience, and after the program ended,my host family remained in touch and paidfor my next visit. You were in my class. Great memory Angela! His boyhood friends have been getting together a few times a year just to keep in touch with each other. There was a Louis Manzella in my class. Some friends were Jeannine Schiavo and Betty Giunta. Fr Lucien gave me a cross on his 25th anniversary as a priest. Loved that school and church. And Sal Paletta-we were in class together. 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. My husband and I were both baptized at Mother Cabrini church 1954 and 1955 by Father Coco. My email : suezpenzl@gmail.com. Imust give my parents a great deal of credit for allowing me on this trip. Shortly after, she and her family moved to the suburbs, and my family bought a house in the Logan Square neighborhood, where I also bought a 2-flat. CONNECT. We offer affordable tuition with a wide variety of scholarship opportunities for students and families. 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 lived at 3045 w polk st. Best regards to all my classmates- hope your journey has been much-blessed! At one point the building almost tipped over as they adjusted the rollers. You could be a cousin as I dont know much of anything about my grandmothers family except they were from Gorgoglione, Italy. Fr. My parents, Fonzi and Dolly were best friends with Carmie and Dolly until they all passed. Others found it incredulous. My grandparents, Mike and Sanita lived upstairs. Our neighborhood consisted of primarily Italian immigrants. Once to Dennis LaMontagna and then to a former teacher, Jim Waldorf, at Proviso East High School. Fr Lucky ate dinner in our flat many times. I to remember father Coco. Provides auto-suggestions when entering text. Tests that are either required or recommended for admission to the school. I pretty much hung out with the kids from Melrose Park on the 4th floor music lounge. I would love to hear from her. Just saw these posts for the first time today. I just had to tell you about the 2900 block of Lexington being blocked off for recess. @ Linda. I have great memories of that old neighborhood. Edwards Sis.Phillips and Father Charles are some of the names and of course Mr. Rittenberg we attend Cabrini in the mid 60s. I really appreciate the film. So easy to love each other without fear or prejudices. Now Im retired and live in Florida. I was taught by all the nuns you mentioned. I didnt recognize it! I had posted some memories of my years at Mother Cabrini on this site in June of this year. In my classroom was Jimmy Jacks, Lawrence Patrick and Torrance Brooks. I had a good friend in that class. Thanks so much for responding. An graduated in 1968. Sorry to read in your comment that Willie Dixon passed away. Since Appleton's first Catholic school opened in 1867, our . I passed by Manley H.S. Father Jack Wall, pastor of Old St. Patrick`s church, with a bold We moved to Bellwood in the late summer of 1953, so he didnt graduate from St. Frances. 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). 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. I lived on the 3700 w Arthington. A place where families would accept and embrace all Lucky. Compare St. Francis Xavier School to Other Schools School Details Grades PK, K-8 Students 437 Student-Teacher Ratio 15:1 National 17:1 My kids adore their teachers, their friends and love their school experience! Truly miss your relatives bakery, Espositos; the aroma of fresh Italian bread, and pastries! 2022 by STFXCS. Their basketball team won a state championship I believe in 79. I believe that we were in the sixth grade together. I remember you and your brother John. 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. View their 2022-23 rankings, tuition cost, acceptance rates, reviews and more. I just meant it ended as we knew it when our Parish and school closed. 120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60661 p: 312-466-0700 f: 312-466-0711. Coco, Fr. His home room teacher was Sr. Philip. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini School also began an innovative program called Friendly Town. The neighborhood boys and I had a great time playing on those floating forms until we got kicked out of there. This propertywas locatedon the poverty-strickenwest side of Chicago at 751 S. Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, 60612. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 524 Ninth Street Wilmette, IL 60091 Phone: (847) 256-4250 Email Us Directions. St Francis Xavier is located on the West Side of I-15. What a nice surprise to hear from you. I graduated in 1963 and our class only had 23 students. I taught Spanish mostly at the high school level. wish we could talk more. I went on to Providence High School. The riots divided the community and we could no longer look at each other the same way. I remember you, Marjorie! That happened in my senior year at St. Philips. The Family belonged to Holy Name society, and Lady of the rosaries Daughters of Mary, and so forth. I visited once and they were only using the first floor. please let me know if you are familiar with any of them. He invited me to his celebration. I was in that class on the 7th grade side. My mother used to drive so she helped the wonderful nuns run errands. We moved to Burbank when I was 7 but remember all the fun we had in the old neighborhood. Church is still there, the convent building, etc. I went there from kindergarten through 8th grade. We moved after that and I went to St Simeon school in Bellwood, IL. Please try to understand what I am saying. Me and my cousins went there also. Thank you for your comments. It was the best memories of my life. This school has been claimed by the school or a school representative. The church was beautiful with Mother Cabrini in her glass coffin. Remember the aroma of hot dogs and greasy fries from across the school as well. Cutara who is still living. Sorry, again, I did include Rizzo initially. Hello Debbie DiOrio Abruzzo. Dennis and I are happy to hear from you. HI , I went to Cabrini from 1951-1959. I graduated from St. Frances Cabrini in 1963. Lucky. I am sure he would love to hear from you all and share photos and memories. p: 312-466-0700 Hello, Peter, this is Rosalie Guerrieri Wemple. Contact the Archdiocese of Chicago for any information you may need. Presently its being used for administrative purposes. She was such a nice woman. St. Francis Xavier School is a private, Catholic school located in WILMETTE, IL. We both retired. SFX is led by Ms. Dolores Butler, a former Archdiocese teacher with a Masters in School . I remember Chuck and remember his sons murder many years after I knew them. Me and my cousin scaled buildings, jumped roofs, played tight rope on the railroad tracks, climbed fences and went into buildings that had a fire. Bulley & Andrews served as construction manager for the new, 22,300 sq. Aquilino . Bulley & Andrews, BAMR, BACR, and associated logos are registered trademarks of Bulley & Andrews, LLC. I graduated in 1959. now. I attended this school and church from kindergarten to 8th grade, and it was wonderful. When is the application deadline for Frances Xavier Warde School? When we attended school, we had morning and afternoon recess, and Lexington St. was barricaded at lunchtime so we could play in the street as well as in the playground. Hot dog & a bag full of very greasy great fries. I attended mother cabrini school from third grade until graduation June 1952 .would love to hear from any of my school mates. Rosalie, what years did you attend? Graduates. During the warmer months, my grandfather, Sam, would go out in front to take care of the grass. It was for one of my fellow students. During one winter, a car slowly drove through anyhow and didnt see me crouched down to play with the snow. Joe: I remember your mother. Weve been married 45 years next month probably the same for Leo and you. I attended Mother Cabrini in the 50s. We knew the pharmacist and they had a great soda fountain in there! Presently that beautiful church has a fore sale sign in front of it. Unfortunately the class of 64 only had 13 Frances Xavier Warde School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Frances Xavier Warde School's tuition is approximately $16,510 for private students. We called Fr Lucian. May you and yours have safe and enjoyable holidays. are amazing and truly connect with your kids to learn how they learn best. Its Rosalie again, Donna. My brother was Ozell (died 1990) he was in the same class as David. I attended this school for 5 years, graduated from 8th grade in 1974! She must still live in the area. Take care and stay blessed. 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