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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.


Feast of the Epiphany
The 12th day of Christmas! Join us to celebrate the traditional feast of the Epiphany on Saturday, January 6th.


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


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.


Christmas at Cantius 2023
2023 Christmas and New Years Schedule at St. John Cantius


Ember Days of Advent
Join the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius in observing the Ember Days of Advent. Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.


Experience the ‘O’ Antiphons at Advent Vespers!
Beginning Saturday, December 17th, we celebrate Solemn Vespers in the final days leading up to Christmas. The revered 'O Antiphons' are sung


19th Annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
The 19th Annual Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols will be held on Saturday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m.


Night Litany of a City
Join in praying the Night Litany of a City

Rorate Mass—The “Golden Mass” - Dec. 16th
Join us for our Rorate Mass on December 16th at 6:00 am.


Thanksgiving Schedule 2023
Please note the schedule change for Thanksgiving and Friday, November 24th


The Bells of St. John Cantius
Have you ever wondered about the many bells of St. John Cantius? This in-depth article shares the history & more.


All Souls’ Day 2023 and Mozart’s Requiem
Our annual All Soul’s Requiem Mass offered according to the 1962 Missal will be held on Thursday, November 2


Cook for the Canons
A SATURDAY OR SUNDAY MEAL FOR THE CANONS If you are searching for a challenging volunteer project, and if you enjoy cooking for a large...


Sisters to Saints
Sisters to Saints is a group made specifically for girls ages 14-19 who are looking to explore Catholic femininity in the modern world....


All Souls Day 2023
Enroll your departed loved ones in our novena of Requiem Masses (1962 Missal) that begins on All Souls Day. The names of the enrolled Faith


Organists' Tag Team
On Saturday, October 28th an organ concert sponsored by the Chicago Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will be held at our church


Organ Dedication & Recital
Please join us on Sunday, October 22nd at 3:00 pm for the blessing and dedication of St. John’s classic Casavant organ.


Forty Hours Devotion
St. John Cantius Church will hold our annual Forty Hours Devotion begins Friday, October 20th through Sunday, October 22nd.


Historic 25th Anniversary Benefit
On September 24th, 2023, friends of the Canons Regular of Saint John Cantius gathered with priests and brothers of the order for the histori
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