Our Lady of Lourdes School was vibrant in the 1970s. Many of the events were first time activities and there was a great deal of fun and laughter while the news was filled with events that would change our lives. May you enjoy the most special memories of your childhood and leave the rest behind. My KZread channel has slideshow videos of grads of the 30s, 40s, 50s & 60s. Please like and share.
A huge thank you to Mrs. JoAnne Festle for encouraging me to produce OLOL history for our beloved school community. Thank you to Bernie Walsh, '61 for cheering me on for every single production.
Our Lady of Lourdes School in Chicago officially closed in 2004. The Church and grotto remain open as of June 2023 with limited capacity. Our Lady of Lourdes Church combined with St. Mary of the Lake Church in 2021 during the Archdiocese of Chicago Renew My Church. Over 300 alumni gathered in 2021 over 3 days in the school before the building would be sold. Check out the Church virtual tour and alumni farewell videos.
Blessings for health and peace. Maria Luisa Ugarte, Class of 1969
Music Credit: Pomp & Circumstance composed by Sir Edward Elgar in 1901. Music loop mp3 by Miss-Music.com.
Disclaimer: Unfortunately, the names in the graduation class photos are typically not clear in the videos. The class photos can be emailed as a jpg upon request.