"God’s blessings continue as our School moves into its next phase of development with its rich history and heritage reflecting the gifts of the Holy Spirit in Christ."
                  REFLECTIONS FROM PASTOR FATHER JOHN BRESLIN

"From a small dusty four room school on that hot day in 
September of 1927, has come a tradition of education that 
has grown over 76 years. Yet the years cannot dispel or time 
change the message that is as true now as it was then. 
"Let the children come to me, for such is the Kingdom of Heaven".

A small mention in the new World of July 8, 1927, read 
as follows: "In the Calumet Gateway Subdivision, recently 
opened by John R, O'Connor, a beautiful new school is being 
erected to care for the growing needs of St. Ailbe Parish".

From this humble beginning, fostered and nurtured by four 
Dominican Sisters from Nashville, Tennessee, has grown a 
school that has for 76 years gathered its students together to 
share with them the message of Jesus.

Even though the Sisters from Nashville had to relinquish their 
teaching commitment in 1960, the spirit of the school 
continued with the appointment of five Adrian Dominican 
Sisters to St. Ailbe.

Thru the years, as the school increased in population, many 
fine professionals were added to the staff. These fine 
professionals were the reason that St. Ailbe has maintained 
its reputation for being one of the finest schools on the 
South side of Chicago.

The school serves many of the children from the surrounding 
area, as well as children who come  into the city with their 
parents, as they travel to various jobs in the city.

The educational aspect of the school, with Catholic faith and 
tradition at its core, remains strong. Language Art and Math are
high priorities followed by Science, Social Science, Music, 
Physical Education and The Fine Arts.

The school provides many fine services such as "Before and 
After School Care", "Early Childhood Education" and a nutritional 
breakfast and lunch service add to the fine educational climate 
that is maintained by the staff.

St. Ailbe School is justly proud of all its graduates, many 
of whom have gone on to careers that serve societies social 
needs such as: doctors, lawyers, teachers, police personnel 
and workers in virtually every walk of life. Many of the former 
students return to St. Ailbe with their children to continue the
fine tradition of excellence in education."
                                               1992 Anniversary Book