News
Feb. 3, 2012
Good Music with Good Friends
Join the Patrons of Sacred Music on Saturday, February 18 at 6 pm in the church hall (lower level) to hear Margaret Stoltz, Mezzo-Soprano, followed by a wine and cheese reception. Stoltz, a recent graduate from the masters program at DePaul University, she is an Associate Member of the Chicago Symphony Chorus. Stoltz will sing music by Schumann, Rossini, Gounod, Canteloube, Ireland and Quilter. Steven Mosteller, pianist, is Associate Professor of Opera and Music Director of DePaul Opera Theatre. The program will feature a restored 12 foot Mason and Hamlin grand piano which has been recently acquired.
Feb. 2, 2012
Organ Recital
Karen Beaumont, concert organist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, will perform a Baroque music organ recital on the small pipe organ in the lower choir loft of St. John Cantius on Sunday, February 19 at 2:00 pm following the Tridentine Latin High Mass.
Jan. 8, 2012
Photos of Christmas Events
Enjoy photo galleries from some of our Christmas events at St. John Cantius: Pontifical Midnight Mass with Bishop Joseph Perry, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols and The Christmas Carol Sing-Along with Jolly Old St. Nick.
Jan. 8, 2012
Replica of Michelango’s Piéta
For the past month, St. John Cantius has been privileged to host a life-size replica of Michelangelo's renowned Piéta. This statue was displayed in the newly renovated Chapel of the Dormition. Find out more and view the photo gallery.
Nov. 3, 2011
Organ Restoration Project - Videos
Between 2011-2013 we are working on a pipe organ restoration project at our parish. Watch video interviews with Father Frank Phillips, CR, Pastor, Simon Couture of Casavant Organs in Quebec and with Jeff Weiler, Organ Curator of the Casavant Organ at Chicago's Symphony Hall. Learn how to donate to the project. Help save "Tina Mae"!
Nov. 3, 2011
Photos from Christ the King, All Saints and All Souls’ Day
Enjoy these photos of recent liturgical festivities at our parish.
Oct. 21, 2011
Distinguishing the Sacred from the Profane in Music
Enjoy this short video about sacred music
Oct. 1, 2011
Christmas Sing-a-long with Jolly Old St. Nick
Enjoy your favorite secular Christmas Carols on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. with our Christmas Carol Sing-a-long with Jolly Old St. Nick. Sing Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Jingle Bells and much more. Enjoy hearing our Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ, recently installed on the stage in our church hall (lower level).
Apr. 21, 2011
Photos: Holy Thursday Celebrated with Solemn Mass and Procession
The Holy Thursday Mass was celebrated by the Rev. C. Frank Phillips, C.R., pastor, and was concelebrated by priests of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius. During the Mass, the beautiful ceremony of "Mandatum" (washing of the feet) took place. At the conclusion of the Mass the Blessed Sacrament was transferred to the Altar of Repose in solemn procession. Throughout the night hundreds of pilgrims and visitors, from all over Chicago and beyond, came to visit and pray before the Blessed Sacrament and venerate the relics of Our Lord's Passion. Photos of the services are now available for viewing.
Apr. 17, 2011
Photos: Hundreds attend Palm Sunday Services
Palm Sunday, April 17, 2011, was celebrated with all solemnity this year. Hundreds gathered for the Masses and processions marking Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. View the photo gallery of the photographs of the services.
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