Canons Regular of St. John Cantius

A religious community of men dedicated to the Restoration of the Sacred.

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

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“Every one of us needs half an hour of prayer each day, except when we are busy - then we need an hour.” - St. Thomas More

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Join us on Friday, June 19th for the Sacred Voices Concert — an evening of transcendent sacred music in St. John Cantius.

Presented in collaboration with the Bartolucci Foundation, this concert will feature a rich and moving program celebrating the great tradition of sacred choral music and the beauty of the Church’s musical heritage.

We hope you will join us for what promises to be a prayerful and unforgettable evening.

For more details and to reserve tickets: https://t.co/GfDVa7NbYs

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@ChicagoCAPS12 Come cheer on the 012th District officers this Memorial Day at St. John Cantius Church! Festivities will be held in the back field (825 N. Carpenter) — bring the whole family for food, fun, and an exciting wiffle ball game!

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Experience a rare and extraordinary evening of music performed by Sacred Voices, the choir of the Cardinal Bartolucci Foundation. Direct from Rome, these distinguished musicians from Roman and Vatican Choirs bring the timeless tradition of Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony.

The concert features works from the rich repertoire of the Vatican tradition, including:

· Gregorian chant
· Sacred polyphony of the Roman School
· Works connected to the musical tradition of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter’s

Performed in the noble and solemn style that has defined sacred choral music for centuries.

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1 month left until the Third Annual Kanty Klassic!

This event is open to golfers of any age. A day on the greens will continue into the evening with a cocktail reception, seated dinner, and silent auction. Register and learn more from here: https://t.co/UtiwG1eGhC

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Faith is not walked alone — it is carried forward in procession, prayer, and the witness of a community journeying together toward Christ.

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Annual Patrons of Sacred Music Gala
Thursday, April 23rd | University Club of Chicago - Black Tie Optional

RSVP has been extended until Monday, April 20th. Find more details and register here:
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Chants of the Church Year - Palm Sunday/Holy Week - Christus Factus Est

This chant, which is taken from one of the most ancient Christian hymns as recorded by St. Paul, reflects the entire Paschal Mystery: Christ's suffering, death and resurrection.

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Chants of the Church Year - Palm Sunday/Holy Week - Christus Factus Est

This chant, which is taken from one of the most ancient Christian hymns as recorded by St. Paul, reflects the entire Paschal Mystery: Christ's suffering, death and resurrection.

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Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord.

On this day, the Angel Gabriel appeared to the Blessed Virgin Mary, announcing that she had been chosen to become the Mother of God. Through her humble “yes,” the Word was made flesh, and our salvation began.

May we imitate Our Lady’s faith and openness to God’s will in our own lives.

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Chants of the Church Year - 5th Sunday of Lent/Passion Sunday - Introit: Iudica me Deus

The mode of the Introit perfectly mirrors the text from Ps 42: a prayer for deliverance from evil, made with the quiet serenity of one who has complete confidence in God.

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Join us for an elegant evening in support of sacred music — featuring a private recital by the St. Cecilia Choir, a five-course dinner, and a keynote on the importance of sacred music in the life of the Church.

Thursday, April 23 | University Club of Chicago
Reserve your seat today: https://t.co/QBiaY0IHBh

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Join us for the Third Annual Kanty Klassic—a day of fellowship, friendly competition, and support for the mission of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius.

This event is open to golfers of any age, with options to register as an individual or a foursome.
Learn more and register: https://t.co/OFCSsgBCfQ

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Chants of the Church Year - 4th Sunday of Lent - Introit: Laetare

The word Laetare (rejoice) calls to mind mother Church, rejoicing in the Catechumens, soon to be reborn from the womb of her baptismal font. The notes from this Introit echo the Song of Gladness that will ring out again at the Great Easter Vigil.

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You are invited to the Institute on Religious Life 2026 National Meeting, April 10 to 12 at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL. Registration is now open! Please visit: https://t.co/NCWItVie27 to register online, or call [phone] to register/questions.

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Chants of the Church Year - 3rd Sunday of Lent - Introit: Oculi Mei

As the Catechumens receive special prayers of exorcism as part of their first scrutiny on this Sunday, so the Introit speaks a prayer of deliverance for them from the snares of the enemy. The words oculi (eyes) and respice (gaze) call to two lovers looking into each others' eyes.

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"The sacraments are the instruments through which Christ communicates His grace; the priest, acting in His person, makes present the saving work of God."
— Catechism of the Catholic Church

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The apostolate of all religious consists first of all in the witness of their consecrated life, which they are bound to foster by prayer and penance. —Code of Canon Law

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The Canons Regular of St. John Cantius see the preservation and cultivation of Sacred Art—sacred vessels, vestments, religious iconography, as well as other art forms—as an important part of their apostolate.

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Chants of the Church Year - 2nd Sunday of Lent - Offertory: Meditabor

Love is the theme of this offertory chant - flowing from the Gospel, as if one who catches sight of the glory of the Transfiguration is moved to desire conformity and union with that vision, which entails 'listening to Him.'

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