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Generation to Generation: Answer the Call at St. John Cantius
Help answer the call to the Generation to Generation Campaign
Feb 28


Mass Times at St. John Cantius
See our weekday and weekend Mass times at St. John Cantius
Apr 3, 2025


Sacred Voices Tour with Roman and Vatican Singers: The Music of the Popes
Experience a rare and extraordinary evening of music performed by Sacred Voices, the Choir of the Cardinal Bartolucci Foundation.
18 hours ago


Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Prepare for the Consecration to the Sacred Heart
6 days ago


New Class - The Great Heresies
Join us for a new class on the 5 Great Heresies.
6 days ago


Organ Centennial Festival - May 17th
Sunday, April 17th at 3:00 pm
Gail Archer
6 days ago


7th Annual Wiffle Ball Classic
Canons Vs. Coppers: Rematch this Memorial Day
6 days ago


Join the Canons in Lawton, MI - First Saturday Masses
Join members of the Canons Regular for First Saturday Mass in Lawton, MI from May-October
Apr 27


Mother’s Day Triduum of Masses 2026
Give the women in your life the gift of three Masses this Mother's Day.
Apr 24


Organ Centennial Festival - April 26th
Sunday, April 26th at 3:00 pm
Laurent Jocum
Apr 14


Divine Mercy Sunday 2026
Divine Mercy Sunday 2026
Apr 10


Welcome Home - Christ our Light!
Welcome home new Catholics! Listen to Bishop Perry's Easter homily.
Apr 10


Missa Aurea or Golden Mass March 25th 5 AM
Join the Church in celebrating the “golden mystery” of our Faith: Mary’s fiat at the Annunciation.
Mar 23


Holy Week and Easter Schedule 2026
Join us for Holy Week at St. John Cantius. See our Easter Liturgy Schedule.
Mar 23


Misericordia Domini Painting
Misericordia Domini Painting Saint John Cantius had a deep fascination with a painting, “ Misericordia Domini ” (The Mercy of the Lord) that, according to tradition, hung by the entrance to the university building near his private room. He was said to pray often next to this painting and when he died it was hung near his tomb. On Friday, March 27 at 6:30pm Br. Mateusz Szymanski will be exploring the hidden depths of this image, uncovering the layers of meaning that drew our
Mar 12


Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross are offered each Friday in Lent at 7:30pm at St. John Cantius.
Mar 5


St. Joseph's Table 2026
La tavola di San Giuseppe! On Sunday, March 15th join fellow parishioners in the parish hall for a grand meal and devotions
Mar 4


Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule 2026
Join us on Wednesday, February 18th for Ash Wednesday Masses and Confessions
Feb 16


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.
Feb 9


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.
Feb 3


Annual Catholic Appeal
This Sunday along with all parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago we will be conducting the Annual Catholic Appeal.
Feb 2


The Stational Churches of Rome
This Ash Wednesday, we invite you to join us in our annual observance of the Lenten Roman Stational Churches
Feb 1


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.
Jan 31


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
Jan 31


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.
Jan 26


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.
Jan 26


Candlemas 2026
Join us for the feast of Candlemas on Monday, February 2nd with a High Mass at 7:30pm.
Jan 26


Chair of Unity Octave- Jan.18-25
Period of prayer for the return of our separated brethren.
Jan 19


Chamber Music Concert
Please join us for a chamber music concert on Sunday, Jan 25th at 3pm in the Parish Hall
Jan 19


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.
Jan 2


Holy Day of Obligation - Mary the Mother of God
January 1st 2026 is a Holy Day of Obligation for all Catholics.
Dec 25, 2025


Deo Gratias Service 2025
Spend the last hour of 2025 in peace, thanking God for his graces and praying for the coming year.
Dec 18, 2025


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
Dec 8, 2025


Experience the ‘O’ Antiphons at Advent Vespers!
Beginning Wednesday, December 17th, we celebrate Solemn Vespers in the final days leading up to Christmas.
Dec 8, 2025


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.
Dec 8, 2025


Christmas at St. John Cantius 2025
Christmas Mass and Devotions schedule at St. John Cantius.
Dec 2, 2025


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
Dec 2, 2025


Holy Day of Obligation - The Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Monday, December 8, 2025. Holy Day of Obligation.
Nov 28, 2025


Rorate Mass—The “Golden Mass” - Dec. 6th
Join us for our Rorate HighMass on December 6th at 6:00 am.
Nov 20, 2025


Thanksgiving Schedule 2025
Please note the schedule change for Thanksgiving and Friday, November 28th
Nov 17, 2025


Origins and Guiding principles of the Liturgical Movement - Presentation
If you want to learn more about the origins and guiding principles of the Liturgical Movement as well as its connection with the founding of the Canons Regular of St John Cantius come to the presentation by Br. Mateusz Szymański, SJC on Saturday, November 22nd at 10:00 am in the Parish Hall.
Nov 12, 2025


Christ the King - Nov 23rd
On the last Sunday of each liturgical year, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, or Christ the King. Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
Nov 4, 2025


The Cause of Canonization for Fr. Willie Doyle
Join Most Rev Tom Deenihan, Bishop of Meath, Fr John Hogan, Postulator the Cause of Canonization,
and Patrick Kenny, President of the Father Willie Doyle Association for this historic speaking tour to
explore more about the life of this remarkable man.
Oct 14, 2025


Enroll Loved Ones in All Souls Novena
Enroll your departed loved ones in our novena of Requiem Masses that begins on All Souls Day.
Oct 9, 2025


Mozart's Requiem Mass
All Souls Day Mass, Sunday, November 2nd
St. John Cantius our annual All Souls’ Day Mozart Requiem Mass draws young and old, Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
Oct 5, 2025


Forty Hours Devotion
St. John Cantius Church will hold our annual Forty Hours Devotion beginning Sunday, October 19th through Wednesday, October 22nd.
Oct 3, 2025


Michaelmas - Blue Mass
This year the Blue Mass will take place on Monday, September 29th at 7:30pm.
Sep 26, 2025


Organ Recital on September 21st
Please join us for a very special organ concert on Sunday, September 21st, 2025 as Corrado Cavalli presents beautiful music by Elgar, Schumann, Vierne, and Bossi.
Sep 18, 2025


2025 - 2026 Dei Verbum - Bible Study Group
Register today for our upcoming adult bible study!
Aug 28, 2025


Classical Father Daughter Dance
Partake in an enchanting evening of classical dance at this Father Daughter Dance!
Aug 28, 2025
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