top of page

The Latest News and information


Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule 2026
Join us on Wednesday, February 18th for Ash Wednesday Masses and Confessions


Ember Days of Lent 2026
Join the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius in observing the Ember Days of Lent. Wednesday, February 25th, Friday, February 27th and Saturday, February 28th, we will observe fasting and abstinence in accordance with traditions.


2026 Lenten Retreats for Men and Women
This Lent, our parish is hosting Lenten Retreats for Men and Women. The retreats each features talks, Confessions, and Holy Mass.


Annual Catholic Appeal
This Sunday along with all parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago we will be conducting the Annual Catholic Appeal.


The Stational Churches of Rome
This Ash Wednesday, we invite you to join us in our annual observance of the Lenten Roman Stational Churches


The Burial of the Alleluia
The Burial of the Alleluia will occur at the end of both the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses on Sunday, February 15, 2026.


Opening Concert, Sat. Feb 7 - Organ Centennial Festival
Our beloved organ turns 100 this year! We will be celebrating with monthly concerts featuring organists from around the world who will showcase the extraordinary capabilities of this amazing instrument. Opening Concert Saturday, February 7th at 6:30 pm February’s event is presented to us by members of The American Guild of Organists, each lending their unique talents to works by Franck, Mendelssohn, Bach, Guilmant, Scheidt, Rowley and others. Don’t Miss This Event! A donati


Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus are joining the parish Crusaders for Life to host a delicious breakfast on Sunday, February 1st.


New Class - Work of Christ & Holy Week
Join us this Lent as we prepare for Holy Week by examining the moments and meaning of the Holy Week Liturgy. We will use the text, Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI, as a guide to Holy Scripture and the Paschal Mystery.


Candlemas 2026
Join us for the feast of Candlemas on Monday, February 2nd with a High Mass at 7:30pm.


Chair of Unity Octave- Jan.18-25
Period of prayer for the return of our separated brethren.


Chamber Music Concert
Please join us for a chamber music concert on Sunday, Jan 25th at 3pm in the Parish Hall


Feast of the Epiphany 2026
Join us to celebrate the feast of the Epiphany on Sunday, January 4th. The blessing of the Epiphany Water will take place on Monday, January 5th.


Holy Day of Obligation - Mary the Mother of God
January 1st 2026 is a Holy Day of Obligation for all Catholics.


Deo Gratias Service 2025
Spend the last hour of 2025 in peace, thanking God for his graces and praying for the coming year.


Ember Days of Advent
Join the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius in observing the Ember Days of Advent. Wednesday, December 17th, Friday, December 19th and Saturday, December 20th, we will observe fasting and abstinence in accordance with traditions


Experience the ‘O’ Antiphons at Advent Vespers!
Beginning Wednesday, December 17th, we celebrate Solemn Vespers in the final days leading up to Christmas.


21st Annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
St. John Cantius Church is pleased to invite one and all to our 21st annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on Saturday, December 13th.


Christmas at St. John Cantius 2025
Christmas Mass and Devotions schedule at St. John Cantius.


The Two Tables: Inviting Others to Join the Feast
This December 20th, Father Nathan (the Vocations Director) and the Canons Regular are inviting you, men ages 16 - 35, to participate in a Vocations Come & See Day
bottom of page


