I loved this school and the nuns so much. Ive been reading these postings and remembering those old days. Im feeling motivated now and will try to do that in the next week in hopes that some of you can put a name to the many faces that I cant place. 612 E. Washington St. However, if you tackle it methodically, you will get good results. 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 also remember a Priest from Chile. Get Involved. We have been an FXW family for 8 years now. Wrote Saviano twice; I meant to include Rizzo.. Truly miss your relatives bakery, Espositos; the aroma of fresh Italian bread, and pastries! I really enjoy reading these comments about Others found it incredulous. Not sure if we are the Laurenzanos youre referring to. We were born around 1945. 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 graduated in 1964 and I am curious to know if any of my former classmates are in touch with this site. 2nd grade was Sr Natalie;3rd Ms Smith; 4th Sr Theresa; 5th Sr Gertrude Marie; 6th Sr Constantine; 7th Sr Raphael; 8th Sr Speranza. My family owned Espositos Bakery on Harrison and California. Thank you and blessings to you also. My brothers and I use to think she was going to wake up to!! Hi Anthony, If my parents didnt move, I would have graduated in 63. I understand the school is now a private school. I attended St. Philip HS. We offer affordable tuition with a wide variety of scholarship opportunities for students and families. Dufficy as well as Sisters Philip And Speranza. longj750@comcast.net Hi Rosalie, Some of the names I remember are Dominic DiUlio, Richard Pope, Roberta Fasano, Francine Mannosure wish I could find pictures of my school years there. 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 live in Roselle, Illinois. Does anybody know if Jill. I was only back for a short while to meet and marry my wife at St Raymonds in Mt. 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. Late Id go back to see my mom & then to school. This is Rosalie Guerrieri Wemple. Giannini who founded the Bank of AmericaI still wish I was related to him You may contact staff members directly below or contact one of the Parish offices. My brother is 4 years younger than me and was a graduate in 1957. Great neighborhood and bakery. Over the years I have run across many people from our neighborhood. As of a year ago, Manley was still in existence as a high school. I pretty much hung out with the kids from Melrose Park on the 4th floor music lounge. Its always a pleasure hearing from someone who can relate to the wonderful experience of that school and neighborhood. I believe Mr Reamer (not certain of the spelling) was one of my favorites in 4th or 5th grade. Such great memories! 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. Church is still there, the convent building, etc. They had excavated the site to pour the foundation and were getting ready to pour it. Presently that beautiful church has a fore sale sign in front of it. I also attended my first Ice Cream Social. I will post more memories tomorrow. 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. You contact me at LLT125@aol.com. Anyone reading this message, please reply if you are interested. It did not fail that on some of those days the paddle would come out and I would get a hand spanking for being late. We called Fr Lucian. The bread was out of his world and so were the sweets. Linda, I was a classmate of yours, graduating from Saint Frances in 1953. I have so many fond memories of the church, school and the neighborhood and was thrilled to read the posts from all the others. 4th-8thgrade, continue on to graduation. The hot dog stand on Sacramento Blvd. I was about 10Years old. Hi Lenora. Lucien used to play with us at recess time. St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System is a Christ-centered community dedicated What wonderful memories. You have a good memory. 772. I graduated in 1963 and our class only had 23 students. Best, Liz, Hello Frank, Just came across this site. I also taught English for a couple of years. Fr Lucian officiated at my wedding in 1969 and remained a friend of our family till his death. The school and church was a melting pot of ethnic flavors and reflected the neighborhood in which we lived. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini School also began an innovative program called Friendly Town. Hi just came across this page .Love it. Welcome to Our Elementary and Middle School We offer Preschool, PreKinder, Kindergarten, Elementary & Middle School grades. Holy Trinity High School (Catholic) Add to Compare (13) Grades: 9-12 | 348 students 520.8 miles 1443 W Division Street Chicago, IL 60642 joe falbo. Next week along with Fr. Visit fxw.org to register. My home email is donna.blaha@gmail.com if you wish to contact me anytime. My email : suezpenzl@gmail.com. You could actually come through the school yard and follow a path directly on to Lexington. It provides information and resources about religion, cultures, and what's happening within the FXW community. Do you remember Dennis Kendall? My mother used to drive so she helped the wonderful nuns run errands. Hard to believe it was so long ago. I moved away from that neighborhood to Forest Park and then out of Illinois for many years. We loved Sarnos Bakery and went there all the time in fact there is a cookie we have never again seen in our lives usually sold at Christmas time it was a large dark cookie in the shape of a triangle and chocolate frosted. Welcome. It was either the building that became the rectory or it was next to the rectory. is located in the West Loop. But by the next morning they cleared the Blvd and placed the building square on the foundation! The nuns would take us there and pray to her I went there for 1st and 2nd grade in 1955. 2023 Bulley & Andrews, LLC. We moved on 1960. Which is where I began my catholic education. 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. are amazing and truly connect with your kids to learn how they learn best. I also attend Cabrini along with my siblings Aquanetta, Henry jr. Frank(speedy)and Carolyn. Fr Lucian (if you remember him) stayed friends with our family until his death. Unfortunately the class of 64 only had 13 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. joe. St Xavier Catholic School Jobs, Employment | Indeed.com Skip to main content Find jobs Company reviews Find salaries Upload your resume Sign in Employers / Post Job Start of main content What Where Search Date Posted Salary Estimate Employment type Encouraged to Apply Location Company Experience Level Education We both attended St. Philips HS. The application deadline for Frances Xavier Warde School is Dec. 1 / Feb. 15. One of the first African American kids was a very intelligent, witty jokester who made everyone laugh. I said I was and never mentioned it to anyone until now. Thats amazing! You Know You Are in a Progressive School When Old St. Patrick`s Campus, commonly referred to as"OSP," Prospect. Sadly in 1972 he was abducted and killed while on duty as a police officer..I will never forget him. I believe that she lived in the 30 hundred block of Lexington or Flournoy. My cousins Regina Williams, James Williams and Keegan Miller along with my sister and I went to Cabrini. We became fast friends and have been for decades. I visited once and they were only using the first floor. It may have changed but it did not end. Lucien Morselli. Sr Philip was our 8th grade teacher. I remember Sisters Gertrude, Lucy, Evelyn and Fathers Florian and Morselli. kids. So glad to hear from you! During this time we alsobegan to get regular teachers. Maybe bring any pics like the ones I took on my class visit to Washington DC. Hi Nick. Ill have to see if I can find my graduation book. I lived at 3045 W Polk St. Id walk to the corner and cross Sacramento to go to the school. High School Science and Mathematics Teacher at St Francis Xavier College View profile View profile badges I still do and enjoying retirement after working as a print production mgr for Leo Burnett and other companies downtown. So many of your names are familar-Rosalie Guerieri-my mother was dear friends with your mother Mary growing up. Also going to Mother Cabrini Church and staring to at her statue laying in that glass. Saint Xavier University Schools Colleges & Universities Educational Services Website 26 YEARS IN BUSINESS (773) 298-3000 3700 W 103rd St Chicago, IL 60655 CLOSED NOW 3. Where did you post the video? I still have my First grade class picture with Sr Angelica Marie, . Who was in class with my cousin, Teresa Mamolella and her sister Donna? I do recall a classmate whose name was Sandra Traina. He was a fantastic teacher and mentor. My family moved in 1960. My family lived across the street from the school and was within ourplay area. St. Eugene School Frances Xavier Warde School In 1994 Holy Name School, which had been facing a decline in the number of enrolled students, merged into Warde, and the former Holy Name became Warde School, Old St. Patrick's Campus so it could house the increasing number of students at Xavier. 606 E. Washington St. Medina, Ohio 44256 (330) 725-4968. I am on email with a few gals from high school and thats it. Blessings to you as well. Liz Terrones, Hi Elizabeth, I was in that class because the sixth and seventh grades were in one classroom. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. For years I could recite the names of so many grade school classmates: Silvana Mattivi, Anthony Gapastone, George Marinier, Stephen Tonnisen, Susan De Vito, Joseph Miserentino and of course, Karla Lauer, who joined us in 6th grade. I believe that I remember you as having medium length brown hair. Do you recall the type of building? Back then, we received the sacrament of Confirmation in the 4th grade, I believe. My mother was the Organist. We adore and love our FXW community! My name is Janice, my maiden name is Barro. Tony Coleman, Oops! 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. He thought he sang just like Frankie Valli; however, he didnt sound that good. I believe that we were in the sixth grade together. It would be nice to have a St. Frances Cabrini student reunion and meet at a mass at a Catholic Church nearby like Holy Family or Holy Rosary. St. Francis Xavier Campus history. After school co-curriculars consist of volleyball, basketball, chess club, STEM classes, choir, flag football, trigonometry club, debate club and more! My brother graduated in 1962 and my sister in 1966. I have decided to share some of my fondest memories of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Grammar School and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church. Remember the aroma of hot dogs and greasy fries from across the school as well. We had access to Sr Raphaels candy room on the 2nd floor. Coincidence how we both met our husbands at UIC. I graduated in 53 with Gerldine Dote. This is ABOVE both the Archdiocese of Chicago and National norms. Leo still participates in carrying the statue of Our Lady of Mt. We knew all the shopkeepers in the neighborhood. I attended this school and church from kindergarten to 8th grade, and it was wonderful. Karlas and my favorite was I Confess with Montgomery Clift. Hopefully this can happen after we are all safe. It was a wonderful bakery. We lived across the street at 2946 W. Lexington. Hope some of you are still reading this site! Thank you for sharing your memories. Take care. It sure would be nice to get alumnae together. Coco. My dad, Charlie Paletta, made a grotto for Holy Mary and it was placed in the school. guide them to become hardworking individuals equipped with a strong I remember you and your brother Joe Joe and your entire family. I would love to hear from her. Thanks for remembering me! Father Jack Wall, pastor of Old St. Patrick`s church, with a bold After that, classes were held in the church basement which was sectioned off with plywood walls into classrooms. She comes to those Melrose Park get togethers of Leos. That is still our goal. We can't say enough great things about our beloved school. Junior Achievement is here to support students, parents and teachers during this period of uncertainty. I dont remember too much about my yr there but I vividly remember attending the wake at Granada Funeral home of a beautiful young girl (my age) that had died in the fire of Our Lady of Angels school. She lives in Orland Park now. I ran across this quite by accident. H Sal. Mike Dote, Hi, my name is Tony Coleman and I graduated in the class of 64, unfortunately there were only 13 in my class. On the other side of us were the Carnegios. Questions? an academically excellent education along with a foundation to Please note that the Daily 7:00 am Mass will be in the Xavier Center (465 Table Rock Road) for the month of February, due to painting in the Historic Church. . My brother graduated St Francis in 1959 or 1960. Its great to hear stories about the school. The priests and nuns at Cabrini were a real part of the community. My name is Catherine Costa. This website brings back so many fond memories. Hi would that grocery store on California and Harrison be owened by Carlos. This tour is designed for parents only. Dennis and I lost contact with everyone. I can still remember the awe I felt when the Nuns took us on a viewing. I loved my school. Father Lucky was always at our house for dinner. Oh myI attended kindergarten at Mother Cabrini in the mid 50s. We moved away from the neighbor after I finished 5th grade moving further west to the Austin neighborhood. 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. My parents moved in 1960 and I graduated from grammar school also in 1963. Interview requirements for admission to the school. 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. He was always so nice to us and used to visit the families on our block. There is a picture of a John Louis Coleman. Please pray for us! So sad. Okay! Greater Chicago Area. I am retied and live in Arizona.My Email is mrnicksdec@hotmail.com.Love to here from you. I had Sr. Lucy in kindergarten. vision. 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. FR Lucky. There is also a Facebook for us. So many happy memories, my cousin LaVerne LoBue lived in the same building and was 4 years older than me. hi there!! I remember hanging out with you and Ernie Ipachino before you moved. Hi Leonora, I graduated from Cabrini in 1959. 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. My 1st grade teacher was Sister Evelyn. The area is so unrecognizable as many buildings are torn down. We are a community of faith. What wonderful memories life was so easy then. Once to Dennis LaMontagna and then to a former teacher, Jim Waldorf, at Proviso East High School. We all went to Mother Cabrini. She also had a younger sister. Are you still in Chicago? When I started school there, since we didnt live close, I would ride there with my mom & be there for the 7:00 mass attended by the nuns. Im retired too, living in Bloomingdale, Illinois. I loved Cabriniacross from Manley School. The movie was Lilliesof The Field and it starred a very young Sidney Poitier. More than 500 students, in Preschool My Brothers and I when there for 3rd and 4th grade. You lived on California Ave., I think. I still have a cross he gave me that day. We lived on the Island at Austin and Roosevelt Rd .I graduated in 68 my brother Frank in 67 from Austin High, did you go to Austin or one of the all girl high schools in the area. Its funny, but I can still remember when things began to change. Most of my family is gone now, but I still have an aunt who is 101 years of age. Reply to Cathy elyotbenit@att.net. The song Amen stayed in my heart and head for years. I think you and I shared the same class. I would love to see it. Louis Rizzo and Frank Catalano were in my class. I would stay after cleaning the library and convent. Bulley & Andrews served as construction manager for the new, 22,300 sq. He and Father Edward Dufficy will always be remembered assome of thegreat faces from St. Frances Xavier Cabrini School, and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church. I was in that class if you are the same person. moral compass. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Parish. I am Diane and we called you Rosemary. Need sacramental records? Ironically a house recently sold for $700.000 at Francisco and Polk. Welcome to the Xavier Catholic School System. Hi, Cars were still parked at the curbs on both sides of the street. K-12. I remember the graduation ceremony in the church as I received the medal of Excellence. assistance and tuition would be kept as affordable as Since graduating from SFDS in 2006, she has earned a B.A in secondary education from St. Xavier University, a Masters in Education Leadership from Aurora University, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Aurora University. The St. Frances Cabrini church is now a baptist church. Then St. Domitilla in Hillside. We are in a 55+ community with all kinds of clubs and activities. The factory across the alley behind our house. Hi Connie, How are you? The school initially housed four Sisters of Providence who welcomed . 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. I am on Facebook and if you friend request I will surely reply. My cousins, Guy & Mary Simone Almond, lived next door to me and went to school with Geraldine Dote. I do remember most of the names of our kindergarten class, though, with Sr. Lucy. Hi! There was no reply under your name, so I replied to myself in the hopes that youd read this. 379 followers . Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. I wish I knew how to add a photo. I wish our beloved Parish was still in existence so we could visit it. Now I am retired and living in Florida. Hello, Peter, this is Rosalie Guerrieri Wemple. My family lived on 710 California street a few blocks from the school, reading some of your stories i cant relate to much because it was a little before my time, but they did bring back old memories of my class mates and teachers and field trips. Also my brother and sister, and all my cousins. I wonder what will become of the building? John was with me last night as I celebrated Thanks for writing this! School Reviews. Also remember having black cows at the soda fountain at DiPrima and Chiarmonte Pharmacy on Kedzie. & Margie Torres. I attended school there 1956. We explore the importance of teaching students how to attribute the work and ideas of others. Girometti (not sure if I got the spelling right), Fr Lucky, and Fr Coco. Designing Thoughts - www.esigners.in. He invited me to his 25th anniversary as a priest. John Iovinelli married my Aunt Lorraine. I lived at 2818 W Flournoy. I had 2 older brothers that graduated 8th grade. Thanks! Many wonderful memories. I remember having fond memories of Sister Louis, and Sister Phillips (she was my brothers 8th grade teacher). She is the daughter of Joseph and Mary Guerrieri. 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! Such a lovely story. Virtual 360 School Tour HSA Spirit Shop How to Access the Family Portal on FACTS Payment Portal Safe Environment Old Metairie Fest Sponsorship Info OMF Sponsorship Form Our Mission Statement: All rights reserved. After all these years, I still see some of the people from the 53 and 54 classes. When I went there, the neighborhood was pretty good. Both my brother, Michael, and I attended Mother Cabrini starting in about 1954. 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. 751 N. State St. Chicago, IL . About. The school and church closed in 1987, but the impact lives on. Hello to everyone & wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. You could be a cousin as I dont know much of anything about my grandmothers family except they were from Gorgoglione, Italy. I am living in Florida now they may still be in Storage in Chicago. We grew up in great times. Hello and thank you for placing this here. I too remember Mr. Reamer he and Mr. Rittenberg were friends. I remember going to the bakery on kedzie Sarnos with my mom. 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. Im glad you posted your message it brings back many fond memories. Hi Rosalie We are a community that serves others. MaryAnn married twice. Its been a long time. Prayers for the innocent children who have to live with such fear. Archdiocese of Chicago: St. Francis Xavier School. I will be 75 this month and all the memories I had from the old neighborhood are still there. Office Hours: 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. Fr Edward Dufficey was the Pastor at that time. that you mention was owned by Willie & Delores Russo. Hi Elizabeth, my name is Anthony Coleman. here to help! Class of 1974. I lived at 3045 w polk st. Sister Lucy was my Kindergarten teacher 1955-56. Mr. Rittenbergwent on to manage some of the more famous clubs in Chicago Faces, Mothers, and Ditkas. It would be good to see you guys sometime if we could arrange a time to get together. I think you and I hung out a bit on and off when our mothers visited. My Dad and Uncles owned a grocery storeC&C Food Martson the corner of of California and Harrison and I remember the names of so many local merchantslike Sarnos and JVs pharmacy. Hope you are doing well.. I think Tom, Dan, Barbara I remember them moving to California. I was scaredto death, fortunately, I only had to meet them once. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers. We lived on Polk Street and watched the demolition of the buildings and the construction of the new school with great interest. I went on to Providence H.S and graduated in 1963. Its almost likethe school and churchnever existed. i love to read all these stories as everyone left the neighborhood before i was born.i posted a link to some movie film at cabrini of my great grandparents 50th wedding anniversery.i hope you got to see it? I graduated in 1964, but my brother John was in your class. The very last time that I saw him he had moved on to Our Lady of the Angels. Sister Speranza did have 7th and 8th in one room. So many Memories would love to hear from all. I would hear the Betty Crocker commercials and sometime Id be able to enjoy some of Bozos Circus. There was a very large multi-unit apartment building on the corner of Polk and Sacramento which was razed for the new school building. Take care. Sadly, my sister Joyce died last year. I also remember the glass casket and how Mother Cabrini looked so real. Hi Rosalie my grandpa was related to the falbo cheese people but i dont know any of them.robert belpedio is my cousin,he is a father of 4 beautiful daughters.like i mentioned previously most of the names you mentioned are my relatives and many of the others were/are paisans to the family.my mom always talks about your family and was very close to your uncles frank/anthony.sadly i was born after the neighborhood fell apart and everyone left but i heard many stories from my family and even today love when anyone talks of those days.my mom said to make sure to say hello to you! My husband attended the school there until 1961 until his family moved to Berwyn. take care FXW is innovative, forward thinking and responsive. I used to hang in the west cafeteria where I met Dennis in a pinochle game. Please find me on Facebook (Liz Terrones and pic of my brother and I). Chicago, IL 60654 Hi, Donna! 120 S. Desplaines St. The core values at FXW (Purposely Diverse, Intentionnaly Inclusive) are exhibited every day from the dedicated and caring professionals. It is this inclusive community that makes our educational experience so distinct. The house we lived in is still there, but many of my cousins and friends homes are not (or boarded up). Hi Frank! There is nothing like that here in the Tampa area. Formerly Rosie L Harris sister Bernice and brother David. 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. For detailed information please visit our Admission page or you may contact. 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. Fri, Mar 3. We also have a Facebook online. He unfortunately passed away about two years ago. Hello Lenora. Those were the days nuns used a ruler to discipline. Maybe wear matching ribbons on our tops so we know were all from Cabrini. Fr. I also recall regular teachers coming in to the school. I didnt recognize it! No one has mentioned the school was originally located in an apartment building facing Polk ST.where the convent/school now stand. I remember that well! Lived on Lockwood and Washington. My grandparents lived at 3014 W. Lexington in the early 1900s. St. Francis Xavier School - Metairie, LA School Calendar Find us on Facebook Facebook We are on Amazon Smile! Hope you are well. During one winter, a car slowly drove through anyhow and didnt see me crouched down to play with the snow. I also remember Bro. Peter, you are correct. I remember Brother Silvio giving us instruction on serving Mass and Father Coco being the pastor. so glad you enjoyed the film robert!my mom always talks about your family and how much fun they had growing up next door to each other.my mom said they would sneak in and out each others bedroom windows to go out when they werent supposed to lol.my mom talks to your aunt lynn all the time.if you mention the dotes your family will know exactly who you are talking about! I went to school with Rosalie Guerrieri and remember her mom very well. I also remember Fr Florian who literally became our priest throughout my life all the way to baptizing my own children. Precious memories. i attended the school much later when there were regular teachers and the school became racially mixed. An graduated in 1968. We lived at 3143 Arthington in a 3 flat with my cousins upstairs and downstairs. Her brother, Robert, served in the army during WWII and was with Eisenhower when they liberated Dachau. Bulley & Andrews, BAMR, BACR, and associated logos are registered trademarks of Bulley & Andrews, LLC. But if someone wanted to move it they could buy it for $1! I was so proud of my school. hi rosalie,so glad you enjoyed the video! I did, though, tell Dennis La Montagna and Fat Albert (Mike Hardy), and they ran to help him. x. . I have noted your e-mail address. I would have graduated in 61. Dont know if she was related to Jill. I wish we could see everyone again. We lost touch with each other. My mother was the organist Josephine LiPuma, I attended school there from 1950 to 58. You see these themes woven into everyday life at FXW seamlessly. I especially remember Robert. FXW has great after school co-curriculars that add to the wonderful learning experience. August 15th - May 26th My sister and I went to our beloved St Frances Cabrini School from 1954 to 1960. Polk St. Id walk to the wonderful nuns run errands Metairie, LA school Calendar find us on a.... 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