Canons Regular of St. John Cantius

A Roman Catholic religious community of men, dedicated to Restoration of the Sacred

The priests and brothers of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius serve in parishes and help Catholics to rediscover a profound sense of the Sacred through solemn liturgies, devotions, sacred art and music, as well as instruction in the heritage of the Church, catechetics and Catholic culture. Learn More »

  • Upcoming Ordinations on May 29

    Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the imposition of hands by His Eminence Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago, Rev. Br. Scott E. Thelander, SJC will be ordained to the Holy Order of the Priesthood, and Br. Robin C. Kwan, SJC will be ordained to the Holy Order of the Diaconate.

  • Musical Legacy of Healey Willan Entrusted to the Canons Regular

    The responsibility of continuing the musical legacy of the great church composer and musician, Healey Willan, has been to the Canons Regular. Learn about our recently founded Healey Willan Society.

  • Restoration of the Sacred: Inside and Out

    Since his arrival at St. John Cantius, parish over 23 years ago, Fr. Frank Phillips has dreamed of a complete restoration of the interior of the Church. This dream may soon be realized...