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A Pumpkin Pie with the Mary Logo.

51³Ô¹Ï the Holiday on Campus

We know that many of our students will heading home or spending time with friends over Thanksgiving break. However, if you are planning to spend a quiet weekend on campus during Thanksgiving Break, the University warmly welcomes you into our Thanksgiving traditions.

Highlights

  • Thanksgiving Banquet â€” A meal to be thankful for hosted by Monsignor Shea.
  • Film Fest — Enjoy some holiday movies at the Catholic Studies Men's House, complete with food and prizes.
  • Turkey Trot — Those of every skill set can participate in Bismarck's Turkey Trot hosted by the Cystic Fibrosis Association of North Dakota. There is a timed 10K run, 5K run/walk, and a non-competitive family fun walk.

2024 Thanksgiving on Campus

Thursday, November 28

8 am â€“ Annual North Dakota Turkey Trot 10k & 5k race (to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Association)
11:15 am â€“ Thanksgiving Mass, Benet Chapel
12 pm – Thanksgiving Dinner, hosted by Monsignor Shea (social and drinks at noon, banquet dinner at 12:30), Chick's Place
5 pm â€“ Thanksgiving Film Festival (prizes, leftovers, and snacks), Catholic Studies House – 5 min. walk from campus, rides provided if inclement weather

Friday, November 29

11 am â€” Morning Prayer, Annunciation Monastery
11:30 am â€“ Mass, Annunciation Monastery

Saturday, November 30

11 am â€” Morning Prayer, Annunciation Monastery
11:30 am â€“ Mass, Annunciation Monastery

Sunday, December 1

8 am â€” Morning Prayer, Annunciation Monastery
11 am â€“ Mass, Annunciation Monastery
4 pm â€“ Normal Crow’s Nest hours resume
6:30 pm â€“ Confessions, Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel
8 pm â€“ Mass, Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel

Want to Know More?

To obtain additional information about these events, feel free to send an email to the Student Life Office.