St. John Cantius Church (Chicago)
| Saint John Cantius Church | |
|---|---|
The church façade in 2015 | |
| 41°53′48.6″N 87°39′12″W / 41.896833°N 87.65333°W | |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Address | 825 North Carpenter Street |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Website | cantius |
| History | |
| Founded | 1893 |
| Founder(s) | Congregation of the Resurrection |
| Dedication | St. John Cantius |
| Dedicated | September 4, 1893 |
| Consecrated | December 11, 1898 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Adolphus Druiding |
| Style | Polish Cathedral style, Baroque |
| Groundbreaking | 1893 |
| Completed | 1898 |
| Construction cost | $130,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 2,000 |
| Length | 230 feet (70 m) |
| Width | 107 feet (33 m) |
| Materials | Rusticated Limestone and Brick |
| Clergy | |
| Pastor(s) | Rev. David Yallaly, SJC |
Saint John Cantius Church (Polish: Kościół Świętego Jana Kantego) is a Latin Catholic church of the Archdiocese of Chicago. It is operated by the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius.
With the other religious edifices of St. Mary of the Angels, St. Hedwig's and St. Wenceslaus, it is one of the many Polish churches that overlook the nearby Kennedy Expressway.
The interior has been retained and restored and is reminiscent of the art and architecture of 18th century Kraków. In 2013, the parish completed a significant restoration. The 130 feet (40 m) tower is readily seen from the Kennedy Expressway and is a landmark in Chicago's West Town neighborhood, located at 825 North Carpenter Street.