Annual Benefit 2015
On Sunday, September 27th, 2015, more than two-hundred friends of the Canons Regular of Saint John Cantius gathered with priests and brothers of the order for an elegant meal, lively entertainment, and one another's company all with the cause of supporting the mission of "Restoring the Sacred". The event was held at the beautiful English-gothic style Cathedral room at the University Club of Chicago overlooking Chicago’s lakefront. This year's event marked the record for highest attendance at he Annual Benefit Dinner.
Live piano music was provided during the cocktail hour by the Director of the Gregory The Great Schola Cantorum, Mr. Joseph Urbaszewski, who delighted his listeners with popular piano music. During the dinner additional music was provided the Anthony Kowalkowski Orchestra.
Father Regis N. Barwig, O.S.B., led the prayer of blessing at the beginning of the dinner. Father C. Frank Phillips, C.R. spoke about the exciting new endeavors and developments for the community. Father Dennis Kolinski, SJC, liturgy professor at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Connecticut, as well as caretaker of the 2 Canons who are currently in seminary was able to attend the dinner, as well as the 3 priests stationed at the Canons' new parish in Springfield, IL- Fr. Jim Isaacson, Fr. Scott Thelander and Fr. Kevin Mann. Also in attendance were the order's three seminarians who are studying at Mundelein Seminary, together with the vice-rector, Fr. James Presta.
Annual Benefit 2015
On Sunday, September 27th, 2015, more than two-hundred friends of the Canons Regular of Saint John Cantius gathered with priests and brothers of the order for an elegant meal, lively entertainment, and one another's company all with the cause of supporting the mission of "Restoring the Sacred". The event was held at the beautiful English-gothic style Cathedral room at the University Club of Chicago overlooking Chicago’s lakefront. This year's event marked the record for highest attendance at he Annual Benefit Dinner.
Live piano music was provided during the cocktail hour by the Director of the Gregory The Great Schola Cantorum, Mr. Joseph Urbaszewski, who delighted his listeners with popular piano music. During the dinner additional music was provided the Anthony Kowalkowski Orchestra.
Father Regis N. Barwig, O.S.B., led the prayer of blessing at the beginning of the dinner. Father C. Frank Phillips, C.R. spoke about the exciting new endeavors and developments for the community. Father Dennis Kolinski, SJC, liturgy professor at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Connecticut, as well as caretaker of the 2 Canons who are currently in seminary was able to attend the dinner, as well as the 3 priests stationed at the Canons' new parish in Springfield, IL- Fr. Jim Isaacson, Fr. Scott Thelander and Fr. Kevin Mann. Also in attendance were the order's three seminarians who are studying at Mundelein Seminary, together with the vice-rector, Fr. James Presta.