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 evenin

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

How the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius Live Lent and How You Can Join Them Lent is not only a season of sacrifice — it is a season of receptivity . Before we “ do ” anything for God, we allow Him to love us, heal us, and draw us more deeply into His Heart. Each year, the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius enter Lent together with a common rule of life that strengthens prayer, deepens fraternity, and clears away distractions. While the full observance of a religious commun

This weekly video series offers reflections on a variety of chants as they occur throughout the Church year. It is designed to help you deepen your appreciation for Gregorian Chant in general, while also providing material for meditation in preparation for the liturgy of the coming Sunday. Enjoy delving into the rich heritage of the Chant of Mother Church, by which she nourishes her children week after week. Ascension - Offertory: Ascéndit As we bring our gifts to the altar,

At Solemn Vespers on Tuesday, December 23 , the Feast of St. John Cantius , the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius joyfully welcomed three men into the Novitiate , marking the beginning of a new and focused stage of religious formation. Br. Bobby Olson (Richmond, VA), Br. Ryan Ruddy (New Hope, MN), and Br. Donovan Utz (Richmond, VA) receive their habit (a black cassock, roman collar, and sash without fringe) and are entrusted over to the care and direction of their new Novi

“Are you called?” What seems like such a simple question, is actually one of the biggest in a Catholic man’s life. A quiet whisper in the stillness of his heart, inviting him to discern Religious Life and the Priesthood. A whisper that can only be heard if he leans into the silence. It’s a place many in today’s world are hesitant to go, and in some cases, a place they might not know how to get to. This December 20th , Father Nathan (the Vocations Director) and the Canons Regu

The lives of saints, especially those who lived centuries ago, aren’t always easy to separate from legend. Such has been the case with St. John Cantius, patron of the Canons Regular and the Chicago church that bears his name. Although most parishioners know him best from the painting over the high altar, which shows the saint presiding over the famous “Miracle of the Jug” a new biography by Fr. Dennis Koliński, SJC, St. John Cantius: The Good Teacher, makes the first serio

On September 28, 2025, The Hilton Chicago came alive with faith, fellowship, and generosity as the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius hosted their Annual Benefit Dinner. Under the theme "Celebrating Generations of Faith: Honoring the Canons Regular," friends, family, and supporters gathered to support our mission of forming holy priests who Restore the Sacred. The evening was a beautiful blend of spiritual reflection, inspiring stories, and community, raising vital funds for

The Divine Office, or Liturgy of the Hours , often seems to exist in a universe of its own. For many it evokes monastic life, or at least...

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, our Superior General, Very Rev. Joshua S. Caswell, SJC, met with the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV after the...

On Sunday, August 31st, 2025, Fr. Nathan Caswell, SJC, preached a homily on humility and the mission of restoration entrusted to the...

Præsul Augustínus, Canon vitæ canónicæ et lucérne pédibus eórum qui Christi sequúntur disciplínam assíduis laúdibus mérito prædicátur....

You are warmly invited to join the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius on Thursday, August 14, 2025 , for a joyful and prayerful...

“Members of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius observe an annual communal retreat.”⁠ ⁠ ~ Constitutions of the Canons Regular of St....

On the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist , the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius joyfully welcomed three new postulants...

Thank you, one and all, for your various roles with the gift of sacred music in the Church’s program of worship. At this moment in...

His Excellency Bishop Joseph Perry delivers remarks at the Patrons of Sacred Music Annual reception. Last Thursday, we had the immense...

Join us this summer for first Saturday Mass at St. Anne's Chapel.