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!
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The Latest News and information
- 5 days ago
Save the Date: Police Officer’s Michaelmas Blue Mass
This year the Blue Mass will take place on Monday, September 30th at 7:30pm.
- Aug 27
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
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
Registration Weekend
Register your children for CCD classes, Youth Choirs, and Altar Servers is now available online.
- Aug 20
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
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
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
St. Anne’s Chapel Summer Masses 2024
Join us this summer for First Saturday Mass at St. Anne’s Chapel.
- Jun 17
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
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
Classical Father Daughter Dance
Partake in an enchanting evening of classical dance at this Father Daughter Dance!
- May 22
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 20
First Annual Kanty Klassic
Registration Now Open!
Join us Monday June 3rd, 2024 for our First Annual Kanty Klassic
- May 20
5th Annual Wiffle Ball Classic 2024
This year is gonna be a switch hitter! Come see who will take home the win . .
- Apr 16
A New Priest and New Deacon for the Canons Regular
Please keep Br. Kevin Menard and Dcn. Andrew in your prayers as their ordinations approach.
- Apr 15
Mother’s Day Triduum of Masses 2024
Give the women in your life the gift of three Mass this Mother's Day.
- Apr 15
Vigil of Pentecost - Waiting for the Holy Spirit
Gather with us in the "upper room" for the Vigil of Pentecost as we await the Holy Spirit.
- Apr 12
Magnificat Choir’s Pilgrimage to Poland
Make the Magnificat Choir's Pilgrimage to Poland a success with your help.
- Apr 10
Our Lady of Fatima Processions 2024
Join us for a Fatima procession every month from May to October.
- Mar 24
Bishop Perry's Easter Homily 2024
Take a moment this Easter season to read the profound Easter sermon given by Bishop Joseph N. Perry on Easter Sunday at Saint John Cantius.
- Mar 1
The ‘Waste’ of Sacred Music
If you enjoy Sacred Music, learn more about the Patrons of Sacred music and how you can be an instrumental piece.
- Feb 29
Stabat Mater-Giovanni Battista Pergolesi 2024
Friday March 22nd will be a special presentation of the Stations of the Cross, Stabat Mater
- Feb 29
Seven Tips for a Good Confession
All should receive this grace-filled sacrament through its proper practice.
- Feb 29
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 29
Spy Wednesday - Tenebrae Service
At Tenebrae, we join the Church as she mourns for our betrayed Redeemer.
- Feb 29
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross are offered each Friday in Lent at 7:30pm at St. John Cantius.
- Feb 29
RCIA: The Scrutinies 2024
Please keep our new Catechumens & Candidates in your prayers the next several weeks as they continue their journey into the Catholic Church
- Feb 29
Catholic Unscripted Event
Join us Thursday April 11th at 7:30 pm to hear from Catholic Unscripted!
- Feb 29
St. Joseph's Table 2024
On Sunday, March 10th join fellow parishioners at 1:30 pm in the parish hall for a grand meal, devotions, desserts and more!
- Feb 28
The Golden Rose Award 2024
The Golden Rose was presented to parishioner Julie Streeter on Sunday March 10th.
- Feb 14
2024 Lenten Retreats for Men and Women
This Lent, our parish is hosting Lenten Retreats for Men and Women. The retreats each features three conferences, Confessions, and Holy Mass
- Feb 9
Annual Catholic Appeal
This Sunday along with all parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago we will be conducting the Annual Catholic Appeal.
- Feb 8
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 11, 2024.
- Feb 3
Pilgrimage to Fatima
Join the Canons Regular of St John Cantius on a transformative pilgrimage to the sacred site of Fatima, Portugal.
- Feb 1
Candlemas 2024
Join us for a Solemn High Mass on the feast of Candlemas on Friday, February 2nd, 2023 at 7:30 pm at St. John Cantius Church.
- Jan 22
A New Pastor for St. John Cantius Church
We joyfully announce a significant change that reflects God’s continued blessings on our community of Canons Regular, and our parish.
- Jan 21
Save the Date - The Kanty Klassic
Join us for the first annual Kanty Klassic, a fundraiser in support of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius
- Jan 11
Silent Movie: Show People
Please join us on Sunday, January 21st, for the 1928 silent movie titled Show People at 3:00 pm in the parish hall.
- Jan 9
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus are joining the Magnificat Choir to host a delicious breakfast on Sunday, January 28.
- Jan 3
Feast of the Epiphany
The 12th day of Christmas! Join us to celebrate the traditional feast of the Epiphany on Saturday, January 6th.
- Dec 27, 2023
Deo Gratias Service
Join us on December 31st for an hour of prayer with the singing of the 'Te Deum' as we ring in the New Year. A Latin High Mass follows at 12
- Dec 26, 2023
Blessing of Wine-Feast of St. John the Apostle (Dec. 27)
Bring your bottles of wine to be blessed on Wednesday after the 8am, 9am, or 7:30pm Masses at the Communion Rail.
- Dec 19, 2023
Ember Days of Advent
Join the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius in observing the Ember Days of Advent. Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
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