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Mar 3
Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule
Join us on Wednesday, March 5th - Confessions will be heard before and during all Masses


Mar 3
2025 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.


Mar 1
St. Joseph's Table 2025
La tavola di San Giuseppe! On Sunday, March 16th join fellow parishioners in the parish hall for a grand meal, devotions, desserts, and Ital


Mar 1
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross are offered each Friday in Lent at 7:30pm at St. John Cantius.


Feb 24
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.

Feb 13
Annual Catholic Appeal
Along with all parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago we will be conducting the Annual Catholic Appeal.








Jan 18
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


Jan 5
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.


Jan 2
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


Dec 31, 2024
Holy Day of Obligation - Mary the Mother of God
January 1st 2025 is a Holy Day of Obligation for all Catholics.


Dec 30, 2024
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.


Dec 19, 2024
Christmas at St. John Cantius 2024
Christmas Mass and Devotions schedule at St. John Cantius


Dec 17, 2024
Deo Gratias Service
Spend the last hour of 2024 in peace, thanking God for his graces and praying for the coming year.


Dec 13, 2024
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...


Dec 13, 2024
Experience the ‘O’ Antiphons at Advent Vespers!
Beginning Tuesday, December 17th, we celebrate Solemn Vespers in the final days leading up to Christmas.


Dec 3, 2024
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.

Dec 3, 2024
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.


Dec 3, 2024
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


Nov 20, 2024
Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome with the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius
Travel with the Canons Regular to Rome for the 2025 Jubilee Year!


Nov 15, 2024
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

Nov 6, 2024
Harpa Dei coming to St. John Cantius
Harpa Dei will be performing at St. John Cantius church on Thursday, November 14th at 6:30pm


Oct 30, 2024
Mozart's Requiem Mass
At St. John Cantius our annual All Souls’ Day Mozart Requiem Mass draws young and old, Catholics and non-Catholics alike.


Oct 30, 2024
Holy Day of Obligation - All Saints Day
Friday, November 1st is All Saints Day and a Holy Day of Obligation for all Catholics.


Oct 23, 2024
Enroll Loved Ones in All Souls Novena
Enroll your departed loved ones in our novena of Requiem Masses (1962 Missal) that begins on All Souls Day. The names of the enrolled Faithf


Oct 21, 2024
Marian Consecration- Fall 2024
Join fellow parishioners in a 33-Day preparation for total consecration to Jesus through Mary.


Oct 18, 2024
Don Bosco Camp for Kids!
All youth of the parish ages 8-12 are invited to our Autumn Saint Don Bosco Camp!


Oct 11, 2024
2024 St. Stephen's Guild Investiture
Members of the Archconfraternity of St. Stephen will be invested on Sunday, October 27th at the 12:30 pm Mass. All are invited to attend the


Oct 11, 2024
Forty Hours Devotion
St. John Cantius Church will hold our annual Forty Hours Devotion begins Friday, October 18th through Sunday, October 20th.


Oct 2, 2024
Striving for Sainthood & Supporting Motherhood
The Sisters to Saints group recently toured the newly built Women's Care Center downtown Chicago.




Sep 24, 2024
Annual Benefit Dinner - A Success
On Sunday, September 8, 2024, friends of the Canons Regular of Saint John Cantius gathered with priests and brothers of the order for their


Sep 17, 2024
Save the Date: Michaelmas - Blue Mass
This year the Blue Mass will take place on Monday, September 30th at 7:30pm.


Sep 5, 2024
The 2024 Season of Sacred Music has Begun!
Under the direction of Massimo Scapin, the 2024-2025 sacred music season for St. John Cantius Church has begun!


Aug 27, 2024
St. Monica Sodality
The St. Monica Novena is a weekly devotion to pray for the return to the Church of fallen-away, marginal, and apostate Catholics from among


Aug 27, 2024
Last Chance to Get Tickets - Canons Regular Annual Benefit Dinner
The Canons Regular need your help to continue to grow, to preserve and advance the Church’s precious heritage and to restore the sacred ...


Aug 20, 2024
Registration Weekend
Register your children for CCD classes, Youth Choirs, and Altar Servers is now available online.


Aug 20, 2024
Dei Verbum Bible Study
Join fellow parishioners in this bi-monthly Bible Study! Meetings willl be held on Saturdays from 5-7 pm in the library.


Jul 22, 2024
Magnificat Choir Pilgrimage to Poland
Thirty-eight members of our parish’s ‘Magnificat Choir’ took off on Tuesday, June 18th for their flight to Krakow, Poland


Jul 16, 2024
Parish Picnic 2024
Sunday, August 11th, is the annual St. John Cantius parish picnic. Visitors, parishioners, neighbors, and friends are welcome to enjoy the f


Jul 11, 2024
St. Anne’s Chapel Summer Masses 2024
Join us this summer for First Saturday Mass at St. Anne’s Chapel.


Jun 17, 2024
The Best of His Majesty’s Men
“...purity of tone and impeccably smooth delivery. ...their subtlety of color could not be bettered.” (Alan Artner, Chicago Tribune)...


Jun 5, 2024
Father's Day Triduum of Masses
The Canons Regular of St. John Cantius wish to remember all of the fathers of our benefactors and friends in a special way. We hope you...


May 31, 2024
Classical Father Daughter Dance
Partake in an enchanting evening of classical dance at this Father Daughter Dance!


May 22, 2024
Corpus Christi 2024
The feast of Corpus Christi at St. John Cantius Church is an important and unforgettable experience for parishioners and visitors alike.


May 21, 2024
Summer Language Classes Are Coming Soon!
Register now for our online Summer language classeds


May 20, 2024
First Annual Kanty Klassic
Registration Now Open!
Join us Monday June 3rd, 2024 for our First Annual Kanty Klassic
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