Canons Regular of St. John Cantius

09/05/2026

How do we discover who God is calling us to be?

Our vocation is not something we simply create for ourselves. It is something we discover by drawing closer to Christ, learning to recognize His voice, and asking Him what He has created us to become.

Fr. David Yallaly invites us to look to Christ—and, like St. Peter, discover our own identity and mission through an encounter with Him.

Read the full homily here: https://www.canons-regular.org/post/discovering-our-vocation-in-christ

09/03/2026

“A lifelong ‘yes’ to Christ, lived in poverty, chastity, and obedience.”

Last August 15th, Brother Marko Culjak, SJC, and Brother Joshua Smerker, SJC, gave themselves completely to Christ in the Profession of Final Vows.

Read more about this beautiful celebration and find the photos here: https://www.canons-regular.org/post/a-grace-filled-celebration-of-final-vows-august-15th-2026

09/02/2026

Experience an inspiring evening dedicated to Restoring the Sacred with the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Hilton Chicago.

Your support helps us continue our mission of restoring the sacred and sanctifying souls through our parishes, apostolates, and formation of priests and religious.

We would be delighted to have you with us for this special evening. RSVP today and reserve your place!

Learn more and register: https://canons-regular.org/post/benefit-dinner-2026

09/01/2026

“Sacred music is not merely an ornament of the liturgy; it is an integral part of it, drawing the heart and mind toward God.”

A beautiful glimpse of the parish choir and the new organ at St. Peter's Church in Volo, Illinois

08/28/2026

Blessed Feast of St. Augustine!

As Canons Regular, we follow the Rule of St. Augustine, who continues to be a spiritual father and guide for our common life and ministry.

Here is an article on St. Augustine and the Canons Regular:

Præsul Augustínus, Canon vitæ canónicæ et lucérne pédibus eórum qui Christi sequúntur disciplínam assíduis laúdibus mérito prædicátur."The Most Blessed Patron Augustine, Canon of the canonical life and lamp for the feet of those who follow the discipline of Christ, is rightly proclaim...

08/27/2026

"By your sweetness crush my desire for worldly things, that I may ardently desire eternal things." —St. Augustine, Antiphon of 1st Vespers

08/26/2026

We fly to thy patronage, O holy Mother of God;
despise not our petitions in our necessities,
but deliver us always from all dangers,
O glorious and blessed Virgin.

Learn more about Our Lady of Chicago: https://cantius.org/our-lady-of-chicago

08/25/2026

A beautiful and grace-filled celebration at St. John Cantius as Brother Marko Culjak, SJC, and Brother Joshua Smerker, SJC made their Profession of Final Vows on August 15.

Read more and view photos from this joyful day: https://www.canons-regular.org/post/a-grace-filled-celebration-of-final-vows-august-15th-2026

08/21/2026

On August 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Brothers Marko Culjak, SJC and Joshua Smerker, SJC made their Final Vows with the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius.

We’re grateful to share a few moments from this beautiful celebration. More photos from the day will be posted soon!

08/20/2026

You are warmly invited to join us for the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius Annual Benefit Dinner on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Hilton Chicago.

It will be a beautiful evening of fellowship and support for the mission of the Canons Regular as we continue our work of restoring the sacred and sanctifying souls.

RSVP today and join us for this special evening!

Learn more and reserve your place:
https://www.canons-regular.org/post/benefit-dinner-2026