top of page

The Latest News and information


Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross are offered each Friday in Lent at 7:30pm at St. John Cantius.


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, March 2, 2025.


Adam’s Garden Guild
Caretakers of the parish gardens at St. John Cantius Church


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


A Polka Mardi Gras
Get Yourself Ready for A Polka Mardi Gras on March 2


Candlemas 2025
Join us for the feast of Candlemas on Sunday, February 2n


Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus are joining the parish Crusaders for Life to host a delicious breakfast on Sunday, January 26


Spring Language Classes Are Here!
We are excited to offer online and in person Language Classes this year with Latin, Hebrew, and Greek classes starting this month.


Feast of the Epiphany 2025
Join us to celebrate the feast of the Epiphany on Sunday, January 5th. The blessing of the lintel will take place after the 9:00 am Mass


Holy Day of Obligation - Mary the Mother of God
January 1st 2025 is a Holy Day of Obligation for all Catholics.


The Sacred Story of Christmas - Homily from Bishop J. Perry Christmas 2024
Christmas Homily from Bishop J. Perry during Midnight Mass at St. John Cantius.


Christmas at St. John Cantius 2024
Christmas Mass and Devotions schedule at St. John Cantius


Deo Gratias Service
Spend the last hour of 2024 in peace, thanking God for his graces and praying for the coming year.


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


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


20th Annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
St. John Cantius Church is pleased to invite one and all to our 20th annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.


The “Golden Mass” - Dec. 7th
The Rorate High Mass will take place on Saturday December 7th. This Mass in honor of Mary is a beautiful candlelit Mass.


Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Thursday December 12th is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of the Americas. Join us for a solemn blessing of the new image


Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome with the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius
Travel with the Canons Regular to Rome for the 2025 Jubilee Year!


Sponsor Lessons and Carols and our Ad Book
This year we are seeking commemorative ads and sponsors for the 20th Annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
bottom of page


