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