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RCIA Classes
Do you know anyone who is interested in studying the Catholic Faith? RCIA classes will begin September 5th at St. John Cantius Church.


Regarding the Motu Proprio: Traditionis Custodes
STATEMENT OF THE CANONS REGULAR OF ST. JOHN CANTIUS REGARDING THE MOTU PROPRIO: TRADITIONIS CUSTODES Friday, July 16, 2021 - Memorial of...


Canons Regular of St. John Cantius Welcome Postulants
“Because God has made us for Himself, our hearts are restless until they rest in Him.” ~Saint Augustine With thanks to God on the feast...


New Live Stream Schedule
A message from Father Joshua about the new live stream schedule. After a year and a half of streaming nearly all of their Masses and...


Piano Concert at St. John Cantius
St. John Cantius is proud to present a concert by pianist Ani Gogova. Join us on Monday, June 21st, in the Parish Hall. The concert will...


The Holy Innocent Martyrs
The church level stairway landing is the new home for the Holy Innocents carving. This image directs us to Jeremiah 31:15. “Thus saith...


Corpus Christi
On Sunday, June 6th, we will celebrate the External Solemnity of Corpus Christi, or “The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of...


From the Loft: Italian Consul Visits
Thomas Botzios, the Consul General of Italy in Chicago, and Stefano Redaelli, master of ceremonies, visited us on May 25th. They are very...


For it's 1...2...3 Strikes You're Out!
Wiffle Ball Classic - Trailer, 2021 Following the success of the inaugural Canon's Wiffle Ball Classic in 2020, the Canons Regular of St....


Sacramental Blessings at St. John Cantius
The ritual blessing of sacramentals is an ancient custom in the Church and is scripturally founded (Num. 5:17, Gal 6:14, Mk 9:49-50 are...


Prayer for Vocations Group
The Prayer for Vocations group gathers on the fourth Saturday of the month in front of Mary’s Altar after the 8:30 am Mass to pray for an...


A Shower of Roses for Pentecost
In Rome on Pentecost, in the Pantheon (i.e. the minor basilica called S. Maria ad martyres) there is a beautiful and ancient custom of ...


Bishop Joseph Perry's Confirmation Sermon
"Whenever and wherever we see you still loving in the face of loss, ridicule or rejection, we see God’s Spirit alive and well in you,...


Ember Days
From Pius Parsch Vol. III pp 226: "Gratitude, not penance, should be the dominant Ember spirit. Wednesday of Ember week is dedicated to...


A New Priest and New Deacon for the Canons Regular
With praise and thanks to almighty God, the Canons Regular announce the ordination of a new Deacon and a new Priest. Through the power of...


Peter & Paul - Young Adults
“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity.” Ps 133 Peter and Paul is a group of Catholic young adults, ages...


Live Streaming Masses and Divine Office
Tune into our YouTube channel for daily live streaming Masses and the Divine Office. See link above.


Knights of St. John
It is in the traditions of the history of the various Knightly orders of the Roman Catholic Church, including the Knights of Malta and...


Chants of the Church Year
This weekly video series offers reflections on a variety of chants as they occur throughout the Church year. It is designed to help you...


Proper Use of the Sacrament of Penance
A wise bishop once said, “Sin is the shipwreck of the soul. If the sin is serious, it is a fatal shipwreck. Confession is the only plank...
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