As Holy Week approaches, the Church invites us not just to remember the Passion of Our Lord, but to enter into it more deeply through her devotions. One beautiful and often overlooked tradition is the Seven Visits to the Churches. This custom, long promoted by the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius, invites the faithful to accompany Jesus on the night of Holy Thursday. After the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, churches remain open for prayer. The faithful then visit seven churches

Join us for the third annual Kanty Klassic , a fundraiser in support of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius . Monday, June 1st, 2026 Ruth Lake Country Club 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start This event is open to golfers of any age, with options to register as an individual or a foursome. A day on the greens will continue into the evening with a cocktail reception , seated dinner , and silent auction . Separate registration for non-golfers will be available for this portion of the e

Thursday, April 23rd | University Club of Chicago | Black Tie Optional We warmly invite you to join us for an extraordinary evening in honor of sacred music — a night of elegance, inspiration, and community, benefiting the Sacred Music Apostolate of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius. Last year, this gala sold out. To be a part of this noteworthy evening, be sure to reserve your tickets. An Evening to Remember From the first notes of the choir to the final course of dinn

The following reflection is drawn from a homily given by Rev. Nathan Ford, SJC on the occasion of the World Day of Consecrated Life , celebrated on  February 2nd . In dark corridors of stone and brick, the quiet footsteps of sandals are all that can be heard. Early in the morning, before even the birds begin to sing, a soft chant echoes across the chapel of the Carmel. A new day has begun. Shoulder bags and satchels slung over shoulders, men in black cloaks walk a different c