A Mary Thanksgiving

Celebrate the Holiday on Campus

We know that many of our students will be 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 — 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.

2025 Thanksgiving on Campus

Thursday, November 27

8:00 AM – Annual North Dakota Turkey Trot 10k and 5k race (to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Association) Sign Up Here
11:15 AM – Thanksgiving Mass, Benet Chapel
12:00 PM – Thanksgiving Dinner, hosted by Monsignor Shea (social and drinks at noon, banquet dinner at 12:30), Chick's Place RSVP Only
5:00 PM – Thanksgiving Film Festival (prizes, leftovers, and snacks), Catholic Studies House – 5-minute walk from campus, rides provided if inclement weather

Friday, November 28

11:00 AM — Morning Prayer, Annunciation Monastery
11:30 AM – Mass, Annunciation Monastery

Saturday, November 29

11:00 AM — Morning Prayer, Annunciation Monastery
11:30 AM – Mass, Annunciation Monastery

Sunday, November 30

8:00 AM — Morning Prayer, Annunciation Monastery
11:00 AM – Mass, Annunciation Monastery
4:00 PM – Normal Crow’s Nest hours resume
6:30 PM – Confessions, Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel
8:00 PM – Mass, Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel