Posted: 6/24/2009 4:50:47 PM
Message From: Susan Gallery-Bergthold
Where are you From: Berwyn

Comments:

I would like to extend a special invitation to any and all to come and enjoy the summer fest a taste of Lourdes on  July 18,2009.  There will be music under the stars, food from different countries and some games.

Posted: 6/14/2009 11:07:57 AM
Message From: David Lee
Where are you From: Albuquerque, NM

Comments:
I was baptized at Our Lady of Lourdes and went there through 4th grade. I would have been in the class of 1960 but my family moved to Skoie (St. Joan of Arc)
I remember Jackie Heinz, Bonnie Bock, Joannne Jorgenson, Dave Dudak, and Karen Dubiel, among otheres. I moved out to Albuquerque after law school, but my daughter moved back to Chicago7 years ago.  It would be fun to hear from anyone in that class. I am at dlee299@yahoo.com. I was the fat kid who sat in the back of every class.
Sister Mary Pasquela smacked me in the nose when i forgot my homework, gave me a bloody nose, and told me to walk around the hallways til it dried up. Funny what you remember.

Posted: 5/8/2009 8:52:52 AM
Message From: Paul Capello
Where are you From: Bradenton, Florida

Comments:
It is with great sadness that I report that Helen Joyce has passed. The funeral mass will be held at Lourdes this Saturday May 9,2009 at 10:45am. Thos of you who knew Helen will miss her tremendously. She raised 5 OLL alumni and will forever be intertwined withn OLL. God Bless.

Posted: 5/7/2009 11:40:57 AM
Message From: Scott Lucero
Where are you From: Rensselaer, IN

Comments:

Greetings,

I felt compelled to check out the Parish after finding my Certificate of Baptism in my safety deposit box.  My celebration was on November 8, 1964.  At that time Rev. Joseph E. Carrigan was the Pastor.  I am glad to see everything is going well at your Parish.  Keep up the good work!
Sincerely,
Scott Joseph Lucero

Posted: 5/1/2009 10:03:54 PM
Message From: Terrance (Terry) Duke
Where are you From: Currently livinig in Belene, NM

Comments:
I attended OLOL 44to about 49l (Like the earlier writer I remember Sister Mary Lucy, BVM, I was bacj in that late 50s and haven`t been back since. Got married at St Ita (I believe it is on Catalpa). Left Chicago in 66 and haven`t really been back

Posted: 4/27/2009 12:34:15 PM
Message From: Barbara Allaun Lund Cockshoot
Where are you From: Nevada, IA

Comments:
I attended OLofL K-4 in the early 40`s. I remember the school fire and attending classes in Chase Park Auditorium for the rest of that year. I was Baptized, made my First Communion, and later returned to be married in OLofL church. I remember Fr. Fielding and 4th grade teacher, Sr. Lucy, also the uniforms and red tams which we wore.

Posted: 4/25/2009 9:52:04 PM
Message From: Barbara Cockshoot
Where are you From: Nevada, Iowa

Comments:
I attended Our Lady of Lourdes school from 1940-44.
I was baptized, made my 1st Communion, while attending school there, and was married there in 1956.  When did the school close? I remember the BVM`s and the school fire around 1943-4? and attending classes in Chase Park Auditorium during the rennovation after the fire. Also, the candy story directly across the street north rom the church. The owners daughter became my sister-in-law!

Posted: 4/19/2009 2:59:58 AM
Message From: Raul Chavez
Where are you From: Los Angeles, Ca

Comments:
class of 1984

Posted: 4/15/2009 11:08:00 PM
Message From: Melissa Hallinan (Geary)
Where are you From: Chicago

Comments:
Yep..good ole` Catholic School...the place where I learned that I should study all the world religions and embrace Buddhism!

Class of `64
Only 1 positive..I met my soul mate in 4th grade!

Posted: 3/25/2009 3:41:46 PM
Message From: Paul Capello
Where are you From: Bradenton Florida

Comments:
I just wanted to let you all know that a wealth of information is still at the school. Her name is Joanne Festle and has been temporarily working at the parish for over 45years. She is truly a blessing to Our Lady of Lourdes. I have a lot of pictures my father took of the processions etc. at the school during the 1960s.

If anyone would like those emailed to them. Just shoot me an email at tigcap@verizon.net. God bless you all.

Posted: 3/19/2009 2:42:24 PM
Message From: james policarpio
Where are you From:

Comments:
i remember on those days it snowed how we would have to go to the cafeteria and change into dry ones for school. did anyone participate in the elective program? i was known there as the boy who locked himself in his own locker at chase park. lol during my time the school would set up like a mini carnival in the cafeteria for one day out of the year and we would be allowed to roam free all day. ever year santa would visit for christmas, and how funny it was that the alter boys would look forward to funerals because of the tips...

Posted: 3/19/2009 1:00:43 PM
Message From: JAMES POLICARPIO
Where are you From: CALIFORNIA

Comments:
IM FROM THE CLASS OF 86.SR. EMELYN WAS MY PRINCIPLE.WE HAD HOT DOG DAYS, HOT LUNCH TICKETS, AND I PLAYED FOR THE LIONS IN 6TH GRADE. REMEMBER THE DANCES IN THE CAFETERIA? HOW BOUT HOW THE SCHOOL HAD US UNDER CONTROL EVERY TIME THAT BUZZER RANG.LOL. FIND ME IF YOU CAN I MISS YOU GUYS EVEN THOUGH MOST OF YOU DONT MISS ME

Posted: 3/7/2009 12:02:24 PM
Message From: Sheila Griffin
Where are you From: Joliet Illinois

Comments:
Trying to find out about Mom. When I was young my mother told me she went to school at Lourdes high school on the north side of Chicago and that it no longer existed. I did`t think to ask her more about it at the time. She`s now deceased. She would have been in high school some time between 1927 and 1933. Does anyone know if this parish had a girls high school in those years?

Posted: 3/1/2009 9:13:08 AM
Message From: MAGA JOE
Where are you From:

Comments:
VERY INTERESTING PLS KEEP IT UP

Posted: 2/25/2009 6:16:02 PM
Message From: Patti (Morgan) Scully
Where are you From: Sacramento, CA

Comments:
I attended Our Lady of Lourdes between 1969 and 1973, grades 2-6.  I remember Miss McLaughlin, Mrs. Kascinski, Sister Elizabeth Daily, Sister Mary Aquino, Sister Celeste, Mrs. Jimenez, Sister Lucy, Sister Pat, Sister St. Edgar, Father Ferriaz, Father McHugh, Miss Davison, Miss Kehl, Mrs. Thomas, and so many kids from my class as well as my older sister`s. 

I recently found a book of notes I received from my classmates when I moved after the 6th grade, so I thought I`d see if the school is still in operation.

Posted: 2/11/2009 12:08:21 PM
Message From: Dennis Lyons
Where are you From: Park Ridge

Comments:
I also remember the cafeteria moms and the PB&J sandwiches, the Jays potato chips, the 5th grade boys delivering the white and chocolate milk to each room, the bicycles to the green pipe posts in front of church, being a patrol boy at Leland and Paulina, being an alter boy and choir boy, Sister Mary Emilissa teaching choir and piano lessons, the announcements over the PA, the blue lights to keep the lice away, the thrill of being selected to open or close the upper windows with the window poles, the occasional requirement for the janitor to bring sawdust into the classroom, the fire drills and the air raid drills (like being under your desk will protect us from radiation), that Sister Mary Pascalas always liked the boys better than the girls, that we all waited for Sister Mary Athanasious to bite her tongue. I also remember the Sugar Bowl and the attempts by the 8th grade girls after graduation trying to flush their tams down the drain, the girls having to wear the blue skirts, white blouses, and baleros and the boys the tan shirts and blue ties. I remember sitting to the side of my desk in order to leave room for my guardian angel to share my seat and wondering if the nuns were boys or girls. Who can forget how we waited for gym class, Mr Ed Kelly, and playing dodge ball. Our basketball team and how we played games at Chase Park and Greenbriar Park. How about the little bottles of Holy water that some of us filled under the church. Stations of the cross on lent Fridays, or the seating in church by room and that you weren`t present if you didn`t turn in your envelope and the nuns keeping order in church by sounding their clickers. All of these memories, yes, but the most important ones were the fond friendships, some that are still intact today. Denny

Posted: 2/8/2009 10:48:56 AM
Message From: Dennis Lyons
Where are you From: Park Ridge, IL

Comments:
This site brings back many fond memories. My two sisters (Patricia class of 53) and (Donna 57), my brother (Richard 59) and I(Dennis 56) all attended K through 8. My older sister Pat remembered the school fire that took place before I attended OLOL. Many have mentioned Msgr Campbell. I also remember Fathers Bergen, Cronin and Fielding. I have to admit that the sisters gave us a quality education and even metered out a little discipline for which I was a many time recipient. My two closest male friends were Tim Dietz and Perry Georgoulis (both died way, way, way too young). My closest lady friends were Maureen Gannon and Susan May. I found this site while trying to track down John Lyon who was a classmate of my sister Pat. BTW - I have not reached him yet.

Posted: 1/27/2009 10:58:45 AM
Message From: karen byers
Where are you From: LA

Comments:
I remember the lines to Wilson Ave. I attended from 1953-1961.
I remember Lynn Clancey before she added the e i High School at The Immaculata.
Would love to hear from her or Bonnie Everson.
I also remember the May Procession.
Karen Byers

Posted: 1/25/2009 6:36:45 PM
Message From: patricia esparza
Where are you From: chicago

Comments:
this is for Fr. Mike hi from patricia esparza hpoe i will see you soon  God BlessYou

Posted: 10/11/2008 8:57:20 PM
Message From: Mary Werle
Where are you From: Chicago moved to Los Angeles

Comments:

I just wanted to put my current email address. Feel free to send an email. I see there are a few replies to my posts. I miss my days at Our Lady of Lourdes. Dose anyone have pictures of our May Processions? Kathy  Gallahger was our May Queen.

Posted: 10/6/2008 11:50:03 AM
Message From: Mary(Izzi) Dahlke-Knapcik
Where are you From: Bloomingdale, IL

Comments:
Hello! What a great site! Glad Mikki told me about it!
It was a bad time this summer- we lost Rick Francis.
However I did get to see many classmates. We have been talking about getting together again a Chase Park /OLL reunion in the Edison Park area. Anyone interested?
Please Email me or Mikki.
So Many friends- So many good times were at OLL.

Posted: 10/5/2008 12:48:34 PM
Message From: Peter Rech
Where are you From: Minnesota

Comments:

Hi Everyone

Posted: 10/1/2008 6:29:55 PM
Message From: lottie kryczka
Where are you From: chicago

Comments:
graduate 1960.  i have the composite of graduation pic.
many of the girls went to Immaculata HS, boys to st george, depaul, and a school in winnetka.

i don`t have many good memories of grade school.

Posted: 8/21/2008 12:17:00 PM
Message From: Joy Bellew
Where are you From: Iowa

Comments:
I graduated from 8th grade in 1965 at Our Lady Of Lourdes.  Only attended for my 8th grade year because of relocating from another Chicago neighborhood.  I have many fond memories of the school & the Beautiful Church.  What religious order were the nuns?  Were they BVM`s???  That`s what comes to mind.  Glad I found this site!!!

Posted: 8/19/2008 11:57:29 PM
Message From: Donna Falls
Where are you From: Chicago

Comments:
How awesome it is to see a web site for my old school! I think of it and my old friends from class of 1973 often. Does anyone remeber Sister Sakora or Father LaRocco? I would love to hear from old class mates. Sooo happy to hear the school is still standing! I would like to know if any reunions take place.

Posted: 8/12/2008 6:40:41 PM
Message From: Stephen (Steve) Findlay
Where are you From: Valdosta, Georgia via USMC

Comments:
I attended Lourdes from 1952 to 1961. I loved the school and the parish. I remember Msgr Campbell well. The scholastic experience at Lourdes was second to none. I was fortunate to visit in 1992 during the 100th anniversary of the parish. My sister Kathy graduated in 1963. She lives in Phoenix, Az now.
I read with sadness Mary Werle`s posting about her brother Jeff. He was in my class.
Please keep me informed about the parish.
Carol, I also remember Lynne Clancy and Connie Klymm.
Vickie Davis, Bernie Walsh, Holly Pering were at the 1992 celebration also.
Steve Findlay

Posted: 7/31/2008 7:32:09 PM
Message From: Richard Wahl, Jr.
Where are you From: Nashville, TN

Comments:

I went to kindergarden there in 1965 and grades 1-4 after that.  For some reason I googled Our Lady Of Lourdes and for the first time in many decades saw the pictures of the church.  Fond memories and the realization that we were certainly lucky to have been a part of such a beautiful church.  Would like to see the class pics in the school as our home burned down and we lost all old pictures.  I still remember having class pictures made there and I`m almost at the half century mark!

Posted: 7/6/2008 10:31:18 AM
Message From: Maerita McCarthy-Jensen
Where are you From: Elgin, IL

Comments:
I also went to Lourdes K-8th graduated in 1964...I remeber Msgr. Campbell very well....remember the 9:00AM Mass, the May Crownings.....the Wilson & Leland lines for dismissal...and marching out to Sousa records....and who can forget the Kindergarten graduations, at Chase park, and dressing up as Msgr Campbell by 2 of the boys....Teacher was Sister Mary Edmonda (sp?)...
I remember Sister Viola...the "BIRD NUN"....3rd grade....

Posted: 4/16/2008 4:19:49 PM
Message From: creighton schoenfeldt
Where are you From: elmwood park illinois

Comments:
 I was married by Father colleran to Mary Ann Seifert
Schoenfeldt. As most church members know Mary passed away on April 15 2007 due to alzheimer, dementia, parkinsons and deep depression. She was a member of Our lady of lourdes choir for many years and was sad that she lost her voice and could no longer sing in the choir, but i can tell you all she is now singing with the Angels in the big choir in heaven and her voice is as
 pure as you last herd. Mary did a lot for members of lourdes community and i am shure doing the same in heaven Mary was a giver not a taker. i am proud to have been Married to her for almost 21 years not neerly long enough.

 creighton r. schoenfeldt

Posted: 4/3/2008 11:03:00 AM
Message From: Paul Capello
Where are you From: Bradenton Florida

Comments:
Attached are the aforementioned red berets pictured in a procession and a May Crowning picture. That`s my little brother Herman carrying the crown.Must have been circa 1965 or so.

Posted: 3/9/2008 3:48:51 PM
Message From: Carol Fischer Parker
Where are you From: Chicago to MN

Comments:
My day was made to see that Lourdes School is still standing and that the photos are still there as an historical journey back in time.  We are going to be in Chicago in mid-April and I cannot wait to visit.  I hope the building will be open.

While it made my day to know the school still stands, I cannot begin to express my shock to learn from Mary Werle about the murder of her brother, Jeff.  I remember him fondly ... he was a good guy.

God Bless You -
Carol Fischer Parker

Posted: 3/4/2008 4:41:25 PM
Message From: Jim Masini
Where are you From: Chicago

Comments:
Hello everyone!
We`re thrilled that so many former students and parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes are finding our site and using it to share such wonderful memories!! However, we wanted to clear up a misconception which has apparently taken hold. THE SCHOOL HAS NOT BEEN TORN DOWN. It is true that we closed the School program 3 years ago due to low enrollment, but the building is still intact and providing a home for our large Religious Education program and a full-time Adult Medical Job Training School. In addition, the class photos are still on the first floor walls.
We invite you all to stop in and visit when you next stop in Chicago. In the meantime, please enjoy our site as we keep it up to date with our current activities. May God continue to bless you all!

Jim Masini
Business Manager

Posted: 3/2/2008 2:38:37 PM
Message From: Mary Werle/ Pious
Where are you From: Chcago /moved to Los Angeles

Comments:
Wow, I should have checked back sooner. To see who posted replies. Re: Monsignoir Campbell. What a great man. Does any one remember wearing the red berets? He said at the children`s mass he wanted to look out and see all red in the church. We did not care for our uniforms. and Carol I am glad to hear someone speak of my brother Jeff. He was murdered in 1972. Nobody cared enough to investigate. My Brother Richard Werle passed away, 2years later. I had no idea our school was torn down! I loved my days at school there. I often wonder what happened to alot of my classmates. I will be going home this summer for a wedding. I am going to stop in at church.   

Posted: 2/25/2008 2:47:33 PM
Message From: Xavier Abad
Where are you From: Gastonia, NC by way of Chicago

Comments:
I just happened to be thinking about Lourdes, since my mother and sisters still attended church there. I found the website and it brought back memories. It broke my heart knowing that the school was closed i graduated in 92, (centennial of the church) and have very fond memories of OLL. It will always have a special place in my heart.

Posted: 2/20/2008 12:25:58 PM
Message From: Carol Fischer Parker
Where are you From: Chicago to Minnesota

Comments:

My Goodness ... Mary Werle ... I was in class with your brother Jeff before moving to Minnesota in 1960.  I remember that your Uncle was a designer for Loretta Young... crazy what comes back after all this time!

I am so sad to hear that they tore down the school ... the Church still looks beautiful though.  I am hoping to get back to Chicago this spring before my Grandparents house is sold.  It would be good to get back to see the old neighborhood, although I cannot imagine it without the school.  The May processions were so awesome and Msgr Campbell was the best.  He always called me "Tillie Skoscuttle".  I remember well celebrating his 50th year in the priesthood ... I think we gave him a golden Chalice to commemorate the event. 

It would be wonderful to hear from other classmates ... Lynne Clancy & Connie Klym ... wow that brings back memories!  Our Lady of Lourdes, Hail To Thee ... Forever.

Posted: 1/31/2008 4:45:24 PM
Message From: Elaine Perez
Where are you From: Chicago

Comments:

I attended Lourdes 1968 through 1976.  Great memories and foundation setforth due to great Nuns and Priests.  I was sadded to learned that the school has since been torn down.  Not sure that I can go see for myself.

Blessings to all,
Elaine

Posted: 1/18/2008 9:13:08 AM
Message From: Paul Capello
Where are you From: Bradenton Florida

Comments:

Hello all,

Just checking to see if this posts.......

Posted: 11/22/2006 3:37:37 PM
Message From: Guy Jones
Where are you From: Lyons, Il

Comments:
I was a student of Our Lady of Lourdes back in the 50`s. It was the first place I learn about God. My teachs work very hard with me. If it wasn`t for Sister Viola I would never had become a writer. Just a couple of years ago I sent the school a copy of my first book in honor of her. To this day I still remember her and Sister Mary and I always will. Those where the best days of my life.

Posted: 7/18/2006 5:38:27 PM
Message From: Julie Fellenz
Where are you From: Madison Wisconsin

Comments:
Hello,

I remember this church and school with very, very fond memories.  I attended kindergarten through 2nd grade and my two older brothers also attended the school. 

I remember being in a play about Monsignor Campbell for his 50th year in the priesthood back in the late 50`s, around the time of President Eisenhower.

We lived at 4456 N Ashland Ave, in a big victorian house which was torn down and replaced by apartments.  We moved to Wisconsin to help my father`s aging parents and there attended Immaculate Conception school and church.

God bless you all!

Julie Fellenz

Posted: 7/18/2006 5:32:24 PM
Message From: Julie Fellenz
Where are you From: Madison Wisconsin

Comments:

Posted: 5/7/2006 2:21:51 AM
Message From: Mikki (Michaleen) (Reid) Peterson
Where are you From: Schaumburg IL

Comments:
Hi to Mary Werle! I saw your post and certainly remember Msgr. Campbell - and the fun our class had! I saw the pictures in the hall a few years ago - but not sure since they closed the school. I`d love to get a copy of my Dad`s graduating class picture tho. God bless Our Lady of Lourdes!! Mikki Reid

Posted: 4/24/2006 8:32:21 PM
Message From: Bud Miller
Where are you From: Naperville, Il.

Comments:
My mother, Anna Mae McManmon, was married to Roy L. Mott on 9.04.1934 at the church. The marriage was performed by Reverend Austin J. Gallagher, Assistant Pastor. I just learned of this marriage today, which preceded her marriage to my father on Sept. 16, 1935 at an unknown civil location. I would like to find anyone who knows about Roy Mott or his family.

Posted: 2/4/2006 8:09:06 PM
Message From: Savina Alejandra Avila
Where are you From: Chicago, South Side, St.Clare of Montefalco Parish

Comments:
hello everyone! how is everyone doing here? i am great! i don`t think some of u might remember me, but i got baptised and studied to do my 1st commioun, my sister got married here, and my little niece got baptised here. i just wanna say hi to father ghert (if he still remembers me).

Posted: 8/28/2005 11:05:13 PM
Message From: Mary Werle
Where are you From: Chicago / moved to Ca.

Comments:
I graduated in 1962. My does it seem as though,
things have changed! Anyone remember Msr. Campbell? Sure would love to see one of the May Prossesions. Do they still do them the same way. I was @ Our Lady of Lourdes. From kindergarten through 8th. Are those huge class pictures still on display throughout the school. Is there still a girls playground and boys playground? Anyone remember Art The traffic Cop? He was crossing cop at Leland on sunday. Do you still file out of school to marching music,Leland Line,  Wilson line?     

Posted: 8/16/2005 3:58:46 AM
Message From: Jessica Vazquez
Where are you From: Chicago, IL

Comments:
Do you have a youth group?

Is the HISPANIC YOUNG PEOPLE`S GROUP a youth group?

If it is I would like to join.

Jessica

Posted: 8/14/2005 12:15:53 PM
Message From: william suarez
Where are you From: knoxville tenneesse

Comments:
 i am from class of 1975    we moved to florida in 1978     i miss my church, my school, back then  i was an alter boy.  i  miss everyone .  if you remember me please e mail me .    bye for now

Posted: 8/5/2005 3:40:45 AM
Message From: Jazmin Dejesus
Where are you From: hillside, IL

Comments:
Hey i thought our school had closed?  well i miss mrs. Dalton. I graduated from here. It was a good school We were the 100th graduating class, and the last.  well if anyone reads this tell father lambert i said hi and mrs ferrera the old pricipal. 

                                             xoxox Jazmin DeJesus

Posted: 3/29/2005 3:36:45 PM
Message From: kristine-rudy verhassel
Where are you From:

Comments: