Forty Hours Devotion is a graced time for our parish family every year. It is a time for us to come before the Blessed Sacrament.

Please join us for a very special organ concert on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 7:30 pm by our very own St. John Cantius Parish organist.

Nov. is dedicated to the Faithful Departed, those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith, awaiting the glory of Resurrection.

On Wednesday, October 13th, the three parishes in Chicago in the grouping “Our Lady’s Triangle” are hosting a candlelight procession.

Beginning with a Choral High Mass in the baroque splendor of Chicago’s historic St. John Cantius Church, the CAI conference will be Oct. 24.

St. John Cantius Church has several opportunities for you to advocate for Respect Life Month. Help build a culture of dignity and respect.

You are invited to join us on a 10-day pilgrimage to Germany & Austria and experience the world-famous Passion Play at Oberammergau.

On September 26th, 2021, friends of the Canons Regular of Saint John Cantius gathered with priests and brothers of the order for a Benefit!

Join us for the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel, Patron Saint of First Responders on September 29th at 7:30 PM for Michaelmas Blue Mass.

During this year of St. Joseph, grow in your devotion to this great Saint. Join us for a 33 day preparation for Consecration to St. Joseph.

“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” - Matthew 11:29 Every...

St. Joseph Altar Restoration Continues

Under the direction of Massimo Scapin, the 2021-2022 schedule of music for St. John Cantius Church has begun!

Wednesday, September 15th after the 7:30 pm Mass, join us for an outdoor candlelight rosary procession in honor of Our Lady of Fatima....

“Matka Boska z Chicago” —Pope St. John Paul II The icon of Our Lady of Częstochowa at St. John Cantius Church Our Lady of Częstochowa—the...

Please join us on Saturday August 21st at 6:00 p.m. in the St. John Canitus Parish Hall for a Silent Film!

The late Monsignor Martin B. Hellriegel, of the famous Holy Cross Parish in Baden, MO, always reminded his young choristers that, "There...

The 2021 St. John Cantius Parish Picnic was a great success! We shared in the joy of good music, food, and fellowship with all our...

St. John Cantius is proud to present a concert by pianist Ilya Ivanov. Join us on Friday, July 23rd, in the Parish Hall. The concert will...

St. Anne, the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary, has always been a special patroness of the Canons Regular. The Canons Regular have a...

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

STATEMENT OF THE CANONS REGULAR OF ST. JOHN CANTIUS REGARDING THE MOTU PROPRIO: TRADITIONIS CUSTODES Friday, July 16, 2021 - Memorial of...

“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...

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...

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...

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

Wiffle Ball Classic - Trailer, 2021 Following the success of the inaugural Canon's Wiffle Ball Classic in 2020, the Canons Regular of St....

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...

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 ...

Have you ever wondered about the many bells of St. John Cantius? This in-depth article shares the history, photos, and amazing stories behin

"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,...

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

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...

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

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

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...

We were blessed to welcome His Excellency Bishop Joseph Perry of the Archdiocese of Chicago to celebrate a Pontifical High Mass for...

Dear Friends, Our broken world needs Easter more than ever. St. Paul tells us that “If Christ be not raised from the dead, our faith is...

“In Holy Week we participate in the most sublime drama of religious history.” —Fr. Pius Parsch Click here to sign up for all Masses and...

We will be blessing Easter baskets! Come to the church at 2:00 - 3:00 pm on Holy Saturday, April 3rd to have your Easter food and treats...

Tenebrae factae sunt—and it was dark (Mt. 27:45). At Tenebrae, we join the Church as she mourns for our betrayed Redeemer. Readings trace...

St. John Cantius Parish has had a long tradition of presenting the Golden Rose to an individual, family or institution which has...

Eddie Korosa Jr. and The Boys from Illinois put on a wonderful live stream show. You can watch the replay here.

This ancient rite of the Catechumenate for Adults, comprising several distinct steps leading towards a person’s new life of grace by...

Beginning Ash Wednesday, we begin observance of the Lenten Roman Stational Churches. Each day, our Mass begins at the shrine representing...

The 12th day of Christmas! Join us to celebrate the traditional feast of the Epiphany on Wednesday, January 6th. We will offer a solemn...

Join us to close the Christmas Season with the traditional feast of Candlemas. Bishop Joseph Perry will celebrate a Solemn Pontifical...

Join us for a 10 week do-it-yourself retreat that will teach you how to become a consoler of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a Heart which has...

Our parish welcomed over 25 candidates for full entrance into the Catholic Church, our largest class in recent history. On the second...

Dear Parishioners, The Word became Flesh and dwelt among us (Jn. 1:7). Christmas celebrates God’s dwelling among us. We come face to face...