now. Your article doesnt say when you attend St Francis Cabrini. We moved on 1960. The St. Frances Cabrini church is now a baptist church. Lucien used to play with us at recess time. We lived at 2930 Lexington. The Frances Xavier Warde School. History; Mission Statement; Namesake; Our Charisms; . Such great memories! Holy Name Cathedral Campus, commonly referred to as"HNC," They must have been a wreck while I was gone, becausemany of the people in Clear Lake, Iowa had never met a black person before. Required fields are marked *. I was sitting here looking at my class pictures from Cabrini and decided to try to find some of my old teachers from there. So glad to hear from you! Lol, precious memories: how the linger! Blessings to you. I moved away from that neighborhood to Forest Park and then out of Illinois for many years. I really loved the school, we actually had softball team that played in Altgeld Park. I still have a cross given to me by Fr. joe. We became fast friends and have been for decades. This programplaced selected impoverished inner city children withwelcominghost families for a two-weekvacation in a different environment. My Brothers and I when there for 3rd and 4th grade. Welcome. Then there were the big productions down at the Michael Todd theatre where we would take a bus and have to have reserved seats and the curtains would part and there would be an intermission during the movie. This is Rosalie Guerrieri Wemple. My family lived across the street from the school and was within ourplay area. I work here and have two children attend school here as well. Hi! My best memories are at St. Frances X Cabrini School. One incident Ill never forget I think it was Sacramento Street where part of the street was blocked with wood traffic horses so the kids could play outside for recess. And each time everyone would say that they would gladly give up their new homes in the suburbs to return to their flats in the old neighborhood next to the church and school. We offer affordable tuition with a wide variety of scholarship opportunities for students and families. We both attended St. Philips HS. 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. We knew all the shopkeepers in the neighborhood. i attended the school much later when there were regular teachers and the school became racially mixed. 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. We also went to Scafuri bakery which was right around the corner from where we lived on Polk St. Fr. Can you send me the photo? Lucian used to visit our house and my aunts home next door. The school and church was a melting pot of ethnic flavors and reflected the neighborhood in which we lived. We both retired. My mother dragging us into the house where we watched from the window. We are a part of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. The Frances Xavier Warde School integrates modern technology resources in relevant and meaningful ways to help students expand and apply their knowledge. Elizabeth, I doubt Sacramento was ever blocked for recess, since it was and still is a major north-south street. Does anyone know this story? 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. Their behavior and sense of humor are so similar to those of the people from the Cabrini neighborhood. Patty and I used to stay after school and help the nuns clean the room. Your post motivated me to look for my grammar school pictures. Remember Bingo in the basement of the School? I will look up some of my school pictures! 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. The movie was beautiful. I liked Ronnie, he was a lot of fun. Hi Rosalie I lived right across the street on the corner of Harrison and California. The one memory I will never forget was that during lent if we went to services with our parents we did not have to do homework and also how we used to stare at the statue of Mother Cabrini laying in state in that glass casket and keep staring till we thought she moved! Giannini who founded the Bank of AmericaI still wish I was related to him Over the years I have run across many people from our neighborhood. The owners name was Carlo, not Carlos. We appear to have been contemporaries there. Fri, Mar 3. I used to go therein the morning with my mom and after the first Mass go to the convent with the nuns to have breakfast. He unfortunately passed away shortly after returning from Viet Nam. Check with relatives about where you lived. I went there from 1955, kindergarten, until 1962. Its very special to me. I too remember Mr. Reamer he and Mr. Rittenberg were friends. I attended from 1953 to 1961 when we moved to Glen Ellyn sadly at the beginning of my eight grade. I drove down California from jury duty last month and decided to go see my old block on Polk Street. We were actually the first graduating class in 1959. I attended mother cabrini school from third grade until graduation June 1952 .would love to hear from any of my school mates. It is this inclusive community that makes our educational experience so distinct. How they linger! Presently the church is called Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church and I think the school is a charter school, not sure of the name. We moved around from California & Arthington, Flournoey, Harrison, Taylor. If there is a way. I remember that Dennis K wore a bunch of shirts! longj750@comcast.net Thank you and blessings to you also. Loved being there. Father Jack Wall, pastor of Old St. Patrick`s church, with a bold You have a good memory. Sadly, those days are gone. The Cabrini neighborhood was the best, and I doubt those neighborhoods exist anymore. I attended kindergarten 5th grade (1963-1968). They always wore their black leather jackets? I graduated in 1964, but my brother John was in your class. I appreciate all the love and comments my blog has received. Your name sounds familiar. Hi everyone, My mother was the organist Josephine LiPuma, I attended school there from 1950 to 58. Sonny Carnegios huge Lionel train set-up in his basement. Sunny Boy Bakery for fresh hot Italian bread, Johnny hot dog stand, Albany butcher, Granada Funeral home, FRed the Florist, Lousies grocery store and many many more. My mother would say when are you coming home! Also my brother and sister, and all my cousins. I just watched the video again it still warms my heart, Such a beautiful song what is the name of it and the artist that is singing? A Catholic Chapel, part of Our Lady of Mercy, a Roman Catholic Church, in the Avondale. of friends and neighbors. I used to get my haircuts from Tony the barber down the street in his basement. In 1989, the late First Lady of Chicago Maggie Daley approached 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. We even had a basement-how did they do that in those days? 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 was in that class if you are the same person. pop dispenser machines where you had to move the bottle thru the machine. 520 members Join group About Discussion More About Discussion About this group 3043 N. Francisco Ave (between Nelson and Barry) CHICAGO, IL Private Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. I attended Cabrini up to the 6th grade.(1978). I remember the parish carnival every summer and hanging out while the carny workers were setting up the rides and thinking that I would like to work for a carnival when I grew up. I still remember so many of my friends there. Designing Thoughts - www.esigners.in. I cant believe all the names & places being recalled, such wonderful memories of such a wonderful neighborhood. Hi, Donna! Tuition is $7,930 for the highest grade offered. We also have a. Please Contact the school for more information. We were going through my moms stuff and I she had my graduating class of 1961photo. In fact, while I was teaching, I would sometimes relate to my students how life was like on Lexington Street. Hello and thank you for placing this here. "He has a world of talent. Site powered by The Archdiocese of Chicago . Sadly in 1972 he was abducted and killed while on duty as a police officer..I will never forget him. Its always a pleasure hearing from someone who can relate to the wonderful experience of that school and neighborhood. SEARCH @ Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish. Ann Sineni and I were good friends, I remember. Next week along with Fr. My parents, Fonzi and Dolly were best friends with Carmie and Dolly until they all passed. He was a little ornery. We lived at 3045 W. Polk Street. many wonderful memories on polk street. He gave me a lovely cross as a memento and I still have it. Stay safe and stay blessed , Hello everyone, I attended Mother Cabrini from 09-1958 to 06-1959 6th grade. This website brings back so many fond memories. I did return and got married there in 1970. As of a year ago, Manley was still in existence as a high school. People that viewed Frances Xavier Warde School also viewed these schools: The nearest high school to Frances Xavier Warde School is, The nearest elementary school and preschool is. I used to hang in the west cafeteria where I met Dennis in a pinochle game. 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. 10 talking about this. Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 3:30pm 630-822-6904. Sorry, again, I did include Rizzo initially. However, if you tackle it methodically, you will get good results. I just meant it ended as we knew it when our Parish and school closed. The riots divided the community and we could no longer look at each other the same way. Head Of School Letter; Head of School Message; With Mission in Mind; FXW at a Glance. He visited all of the people in the neighborhood. Compare St. Francis Xavier School to Other Schools School Details Grades PK, K-8 Students 437 Student-Teacher Ratio 15:1 National 17:1 Eating donuts on the front stoop in the summer with all the neighbors. Lived on Lockwood and Washington. an academically excellent education along with a foundation to To foster a healthy spirit of competition, many inter-house competitions are held in the school. Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. History; Mission Statement; Namesake; Our Charisms; . I also remember Fr Florian who literally became our priest throughout my life all the way to baptizing my own children. I remember our pastor, Fr. Thats no where near St. Frances Cabrini. Catholic school was so different then. My younger brother Jerald LiPuma also attended school there he graduated in 1961. Great memories of that neighborhood, the nuns and priests. He lived in Berwyn. Right, it was Lexington which was blocked, Francisco was a the north-south street just east of Sacramento. I think I am a lot older than most of the postees here. Lived at 2842 W. Lexington, Raia Family. So inspiring! Fr Lucky ate dinner in our flat many times. .My name is Frank Cesario. My brother graduated St Francis in 1959 or 1960. kids. The nuns even complained to our family. My father had a bakery on Kedzie avenue (Sarnos) and his partner was Chuck Raymond. Welcome! Junior Achievement is here to support students, parents and teachers during this period of uncertainty. What sports does Frances Xavier Warde School offer? On the corner of Taylor & Sacramento (I think ) there was a Sinclair gas station that had the old Fridays - 7:30am - 1:30pm. Tests that are either required or recommended for admission to the school. We called him Fr. Wow, great video! I wish I knew how to add a photo. So glad I found this site. The school initially housed four Sisters of Providence who welcomed . It may have changed but it did not end. My memories are of playing with many friends in the area. My faith in God and the Catholic church is deep. My teachers were: Sr. Angelica Marie, Sr Natalie, Miss Smith, Sr Theresa, Sr Gertrude Marie, Sr Constantine, Sr. Raphael, and Sr Speranza. 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? It was the best time of my life. Frances Xavier Warde School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Track and Field and Volleyball. How many rooms? I also attended my first funeral at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church. We lived at 3234 Polk. We are a community of faith. If my mother couldnt pick me up I would be back to the convent after school. Lucky. I often wondered what became of you and your siblings. I forgot to mention the name Belpidio. Thanks! I attended St. Frances Cabrini school as did my brother. Finding the right school for your child is a major project. I had Ms Spazio in 2nd grade 1958/59? Angela Carmeline is my sister and Georgia is my first cousin. lol I cried when we left the neighborhood. The school closed about that time. I had never seen a live turkey before and I found myself surrounded by thousands. I can still remember how she looked in her pink silk dress. My friend Carmela and I went to Cathedral H.S. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini School also began an innovative program called Friendly Town. St. Francis Xavier School is a private, Catholic school located in SAINT JOSEPH, MO. 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. It was either the building that became the rectory or it was next to the rectory. August 15th - May 26th Do you remember Dennis Kendall? I will be 75 this month and all the memories I had from the old neighborhood are still there. My mother used to drive so she helped the wonderful nuns run errands. I attended this school and church from kindergarten to 8th grade, and it was wonderful. We took the opportunity to use the foundation forms to float around in the hole. Very interesting Elizabeth, We used the same street as you mentioned for recess. How wonderful to see your responses. I also remember a Priest from Chile. The school and church was a melting pot of ethnic flavors and reflected the neighborhood in which we lived. I lived at 3045 w polk st. I also attended mass at St. Simeon In Bellwood until it closed. 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