St John Cantius Church

St. John Cantius is a unique church in the Archdiocese of Chicago—helping many discover a profound sense of the Sacred through solemn liturgies and devotions, treasures of sacred art, and liturgical music.

The historic landmark church is one of the best examples of sacred architecture in the city. Located in the heart of Chicago, it is accessible by car, bus, or subway. More about us »

Bishop Perry’s 2019 Christmas Sermon

Take a moment to read the remarkable sermon delivered at Christmas Midnight Mass by Bishop Joseph N Perry. "I believe our task this Christmas is to find our identity with the lowly shepherds and with Joseph and Mary." Read more...
Preparation for Marian Consecration

Join us as we will begin another Marian consecration preparation program on December 28th to conclude on February 2nd. Read more...
Oberammergau 2020

St. John Cantius Parish and Fr. Matthew Schuster, SJC, invite you to join us for the Oberammergau Passion Play 2020! Read more...
Candidates Welcomed for the Catholic Church

Our parish welcomed 18 candidates and catechumens for full entrance into the Catholic Church, one of our larger classes in recent history. See photos and learn more about this beautiful rite. Read more...
2019 - 2020 Music Schedule

We are pleased to offer the very best in Sacred Music for Divine Worship. Download our new Music Schedule for our 2019 - 2020 season. Read more...