September 25-27, 2026
This signature weekend is an opportunity for Benedictine students and their families to reconnect on the Benedictine College campus. The weekend includes activities for the whole family, Raven sporting events, Mass, and more.
If you have any questions about Family Weekend, please contact us.
Family Weekend Meal Prices
Families can eat meals in the Dining Hall during Family Weekend. The Dining Hall offers a buffet experience with a wide range of fare, including daily featured entrées, a grill, pizza station, salad bar, and deli, plus allergy- and gluten-free options. It’s a great way for students and their families to share mealtimes with each other. Here are the prices for family members:
- Breakfast: $9.00 per person
- Lunch: $12.00 per person
- Dinner: $15.00 per person
Schedule of Events
Friday, September 25, 2026
4:00-7:00 p.m.
Backyard Bash
Location: Murphy Recreation Center
5:00 p.m.
JV Women’s Volleyball vs. Graceland University
Location: Ralph Nolan Gymnasium in John Paul II Student Center. Get Tickets
7:00 p.m.
Raven Women’s Volleyball vs. Graceland University
Location: Ralph Nolan Gymnasium in John Paul II Student Center. Get Tickets
8:00 p.m.
Family Trivia Night
Location: Dining Hall
8:00-11:00 p.m.
Mick’s Place in Haverty Center Open
Saturday, September 26, 2026
6:30 a.m.
Daily Mass with the Monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey
Location: The Abbey Church
10:00 a.m.
Dedication of Moritz Library in D’Aniello Hall
This ceremony has been moved inside.
Watch via simulcast in O’Malley-McAllister Auditorium and the Dining Hall.
1:00 p.m.
Raven Football vs. Saint Ambrose University
Location: Larry Wilcox Stadium. Get Tickets
4:00 p.m.
Vigil Mass
Location: The Abbey Church
6:30 p.m.
Pops Concert First Showing
Location: O’Malley-McAllister Auditorium in John Paul II Student Center
7:30 p.m.
Rugby Game
Location: TBD
8:00 p.m.
Family English Country Dance
Location: Murphy Recreation Center
8:00 p.m.
Pops Concert Second Showing
Location: O’Malley-McAllister Auditorium in John Paul II Student Center
9:00 p.m.
S’more Social
Location: Guadalupe Hall Lawn
8:00-11:00 p.m.
Mick’s Place in Haverty Center Open
Sunday, September 27, 2026
8:00 a.m.
Mass
Location: Guadalupe Chapel in St. Benedict’s Abbey.
This Mass is said in the Extraordinary Form.
9:00 a.m.
Mass
Location: The Abbey Church
11:00 a.m.
Student Mass
Location: The Abbey Church
8:00 p.m.
Student Mass
Location: The Abbey Church