My teachers were: Sr. Angelica Marie, Sr Natalie, Miss Smith, Sr Theresa, Sr Gertrude Marie, Sr Constantine, Sr. Raphael, and Sr Speranza. My husband was a classmate of hers at Our Lady of Mt. I got to crown the Blessed Virgin in May at church. She looked so real if fact at that age I thought she was. I remember Fr Coco and Fr Lucian and all the rest of those you mentioned. I just had to tell you about the 2900 block of Lexington being blocked off for recess. 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. St. Francis Xavier is a Roman Catholic Parish and Preschool - Grade 8 School located in Medina, Ohio, off of State Route 18. I dont remember exactly how many were in my class, but I think it was 50. Father Ralph just posted photos of their Ordination taken inside the church. Lived at 2842 W. Lexington, Raia Family. Lucky. This is Frank Cesario RoseMarie Espositos nephew. We moved to LaGrange, then Berwyn. I remember her red paddle, I think I still have some splinters from it. The priests and nuns were wonderful, too. Hi Elizabeth, my name is Anthony Coleman. We were very involved with the school and church and the wonderful nuns. The movie was Lilliesof The Field and it starred a very young Sidney Poitier. He is still active in healing ministry . Fr. His home room teacher was Sr. Philip. The nuns were the best! I attended St Francis from 1946 to 1953. 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. I think you and I shared the same class. Is that your brother or a relative or yours? I really enjoy reading these comments about Remember the aroma of hot dogs and greasy fries from across the school as well. The priests and nuns at Cabrini were a real part of the community. I was taught by all the nuns you mentioned. The E-W streets in the neighboorhood were Polk. The school closed about that time. The year is flying by but make sure to click here to view our events calendar to find out what's coming next. My mother kept many of our class pictures. Annette Sessom is the person you are referring to her sister was Donna. We lived 3400 w Harrison. Presently that beautiful church has a fore sale sign in front of it. joe falbo. Coco, Fr. I attended St. Francis Cabrini from 79-81, On Thu, Dec 8, 2022, 11:06 St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic School , I went to Mother Cabrini from 1958 to 1962. Thechildren stared at me and asked questions, but I was treated warmly by each and every one I met. We lived on Polk then we moved to 717 S Sacramento. Hard to believe it was so long ago. The house we lived in is still there, but many of my cousins and friends homes are not (or boarded up). The attendance decreased to about 300 in 2018 or 2019. 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. hi peter my mom geraldine dote graduated in your class in 1953,small world huh?my aunt maryann gentilini was also in the same class,she lived on the 2800 block of flournoy.i was born after everyone left the neighborhood in 1962 but as a kid and adult i always love to hear the stories of the neighborhood.a few years ago i went into the church,its a baptist church now.it was really neat to be in there knowing my great grandparents etc whom i never met were also in that same place! Palmisano, Saviano, Francese, Saviano, Grassini, DiBacco, Tarullo, Miserindino, Quatrocchinot sure; I remember Corky. Other names escape me at the moment. Its been a long time. You contact me at LLT125@aol.com. It was like living in Italy. joe. I too remember Mr. Reamer he and Mr. Rittenberg were friends. We moved away in 1960 when I would be entering the 8th grade and my sister, Rosemarie the sixth. I also recall regular teachers coming in to the school. Hope you are doing well.. I work here and have two children attend school here as well. During this time we alsobegan to get regular teachers. K-12. Theres a wonderful statue of her overlooking the pass as you enter the mountains right off I70. I am on Facebook. So many happy memories, my cousin LaVerne LoBue lived in the same building and was 4 years older than me. Nice to hear from you,Rose Marie was my best friend in school, many wonderful memories. Leonora LiPuma LLT 125@aol.com. Our best friends had no color and if there were boundaries we did not see them. I liked Ronnie, he was a lot of fun. 2020 Saint Xavier University achieves an enrollment milestone in welcoming its largest freshman class in the institution's nearly 175-year history, despite challenges posed by COVID-19. My mom would bring us pizza for lunch at Mother Cabrini. We moved away from the neighbor after I finished 5th grade moving further west to the Austin neighborhood. I was only back for a short while to meet and marry my wife at St Raymonds in Mt. It was very scary. I still have a cross he gave me that day. MaryAnn married twice. History Where do you live now? Some friends were Jeannine Schiavo and Betty Giunta. Lucky was Fr. Please contact the school for more details. I can still remember the awe I felt when the Nuns took us on a viewing. Here is a list of surnames of some of the people who lived on the 2900 block of Lexington when I lived there: Cavoto, Rizzo, Meo, Lullo, Carnegio, Ciangiarulo, Dote, Barro, Brandinisio, We moved around from California & Arthington, Flournoey, Harrison, Taylor. I also remember Faldo cheese, wasnt there a store on Taylor street, next to Scafuri bakery? The church was beautiful with Mother Cabrini in her glass coffin. I also remember the glass casket and how Mother Cabrini looked so real. So sad. 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! Hi, Joe! I have decided to share some of my fondest memories of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Grammar School and St. Frances XavierCabrini Church. We are both Italian-Americans who lives in Polk and Lexington streets, along with all our relatives. Carmelo and Noemi Alequin Married there 1961 by Angelo Coco. x. . I also attended my first Ice Cream Social. Presently the church is called Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church and I think the school is a charter school, not sure of the name. I remember you, Marjorie! I loved my school and the nuns. My memories are of playing with many friends in the area. After mass I would go to the convent & have breakfast! Which is where I began my catholic education. I know there have been problems, but I am so thankful! I lived at 824 S California while attending St. Frances . Lol, precious memories: how the linger! Community truly defines who we are. A place where families would accept and embrace all 2 Photos. Hello Lenora. Hi, Yes my fathers name was Tony and both he and Chuck are gone now. Hi Connie, How are you? Some of them were married at the church. For some reason I cant remember your fathers name. Then St. Domitilla in Hillside. For more information, please contact the school. I said I was and never mentioned it to anyone until now. But I do take issue with your statement regarding the neighborhood coming to an end. The school and church closed in 1987, but the impact lives on. He thought he sang just like Frankie Valli; however, he didnt sound that good. I remember you and your brother John. I had a good friend in that class. I was so proud of my school. We lived at 3045 w.polk st. Fr Lucien invited me to his silver jubilee. 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. I remember the graduation ceremony in the church as I received the medal of Excellence. A lot of wonderful memories. Liz Terrones, Hi Elizabeth, I was in that class because the sixth and seventh grades were in one classroom. Hopefully, she will reply to you also. My friend Carmela and I went to Cathedral H.S. The project provides new and expanded spaces for parish and school learning and growth, and community-building activities. Great work! I attended St. Frances Cabrini school as did my brother. I meant 7th and 8th grades and Sister Speranza was our teacher. I still have it. I am looking at our class picture as I write this. 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. Your post motivated me to look for my grammar school pictures. I went to Mother Cabrini from 1952 to1958. The Frances Xavier Warde School is a Catholic elementary school in downtown Chicago. I do remember playing in the playground and if any of us boys got out of hand, Brother was there with his little leather strap to bring us back in line. I intend on visiting her shrine very soon here near Lincoln Park (I believe). St. Francis Xavier School is a parish primary school of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia comprising a Pre-K through 8th Grade program. Over the years I have run across many people from our neighborhood. I do remember Espositos Bakery. My sister nor my cousin finished at Mother Cabrini as the neighborhood was at its end. Its like yesterday. I loved this school and the nuns so much. When I attended, the street to the north of the church, Francisco, was blocked for recess. .My name is Frank Cesario. I attended school there & Remember our pastor Fr. Hello! . This website brings back so many fond memories. Rosie you dont remember me I was quiet and shy when I attended Cabrini in 1968-1971, sixth through eighth grade. Carmel in Melrose Park. Please find me on Facebook (Liz Terrones and pic of my brother and I). 4th-8thgrade, continue on to graduation. percent of this School`s students would receive financial I drive down the Eisenhower past the old neighborhood wondering what its like. We lived on Polk Street and watched the demolition of the buildings and the construction of the new school with great interest. He lived in Berwyn. Went there one year 7th grade.best days of my life in that neighborhood.I will never forget you Frances.god bless all. I have great memories of that old neighborhood. For more information, please contact the school. 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. They had excavated the site to pour the foundation and were getting ready to pour it. Father Lucky was a great friend and mentor. I had many adventures riding the subway to school and, at times, I drove my junky car which was always broken down. through grade 3 begin their FXW journey here. Mr. Rittenbergwent on to manage some of the more famous clubs in Chicago Faces, Mothers, and Ditkas. 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. Wonderful neighborhood. Roni Facen Tenure at SFDS: 3rd Year and Alumnae Current Position: Principal and CEO. Somehow our needs were met and we had Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini to thank for it. I remember you being in my class at Cabrini. I graduated from Cabrini in 1964. I can still remember how she looked in her pink silk dress. I have decided to share some of my fondest memories of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Grammar School and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church. The Frances Xavier Warde School integrates modern technology resources in relevant and meaningful ways to help students expand and apply their knowledge. I could walk up to the window of our apartment building and sneak my little sister candy. Fr. Check with relatives about where you lived. Deadline for application submissions. Do you remember Dennis Kendall? Its fantastic! My family were parishioners of St. Frances for many years during the 1930s, 40s and 50s. The application deadline for Frances Xavier Warde School is Dec. 1 / Feb. 15. We all went to Mother Cabrini. Hi Rosalie, When they were raising funds to build the Church my grandfather & his Italian Club were involved. We walked to school with mom and passed Manley school on the way. Here are a few other things I remember about our neighborhood. Interview requirements for admission to the school. I lived at 3402 W. Lexington. Preschool rates are dependent upon the number of days child attends & full or part time - details on school web site. My cousins, the Simones, lived next door. 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. I do recall a classmate whose name was Sandra Traina. Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. 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. (Michael Gard / Daily Southtown) Game 2 St. Xavier (5-9 . This is Marjorie Moretti and I lived at 824 So California Ave and was just reminiscing of going to Mother Cabrini Church and School. It also supports St. Francis ability to remain competitive with area schools in providing a diversified curriculum, academic support, and special services. I lived at 2912 W Flournoy. Hello to everyone & wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. You lived on California Ave., I think. I believe 7th and 8th grade were in the same room at that time, because Sister Speranza was the teacher. I remember you and your brother Joe Joe and your entire family. I ran across this quite by accident. Such a lovely story. Does anyone know this story? There was no reply under your name, so I replied to myself in the hopes that youd read this. I also do remember Farther Dufficy. Clergy Rev. We lived on west Arthington. Stay warm! My mother loved him as a priest! What memories! Lots of fun at recess. Catholic Elem School I lived at 2831 W Flournoy, went to Mother Cabrini church & school (1st-4th grade, 1948-51, when classes were in what were really 3flat apt buildings before the new school was built, Interesting,. Also my brother and sister, and all my cousins. Hello Debbie DiOrio Abruzzo. 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. Lucien Morselli. My home email is donna.blaha@gmail.com if you wish to contact me anytime. I can still picture what your both looked like. I attended this school and church from kindergarten to 8th grade, and it was wonderful. How is your brother Jerry? Francine Palma Long I also remember Mary Ann Farinella. and supports inclusion among our people, projects and community. The educators at FXW make it a top priority to create a sense of camaraderie among the students leading to a more positive environment with something for everyone. You were a classmate of my brother Ralph Bertoncini. I hope all is well with you. My sister and I attended Cabrini in the early 60s first through third grade. Lucian Morselli, Fr. One of the coolest days of the year at FXW is always the Grade 5 Invention Convention! We all had our special Nuns Sister Henry, Sister Louis, or Sister Phillips. Chuck had opened a bakery in Elmwood Park by that time. Hi Nick. 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. 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