September 26-28, 2025
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. Family Weekend is a great time for everyone!
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:
*Children 4 and under eat in the Dining Hall for FREE during Family Weekend.
- Breakfast: $9.00 per person (age 5 or older)
- Lunch: $12.00 per person (age 5 or older)
- Dinner: $15.00 per person (age 5 or older)
Schedule of Events
Friday, September 26, 2025
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Catalyze Conference
Hosted by the School of Business through its Thompson Center for Integrity in Finance and Economics. Features an address by Father John Bartunek, LC, on why business is an outpost of God’s Kingdom, along with inspiring talks from two Thompson Center “Virtuosos” who have fully integrated their Catholic faith into their work.
4:00 p.m.
Sheridan Center Academic Lecture
Lecture hosted by the Sheridan Center for Classical Studies.
Location: Murphy-McPhee Auditorium, Westerman Hall
4:30-7:30 p.m.
Snoopy’s Fall Festival and Pickleball Tournament
Location: McDonald Hall Lawn
7:00 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball vs. Mount Mercy
In Ralph Nolan Gymnasium in John Paul II Student Center
9:00 p.m.
Open Mic Night
Location: Haverty Circle
Saturday, September 27, 2025
8:00 a.m.
Founder’s Day Mass
At St. Benedict’s Abbey
Check-in and Registration for the MonkRun
Join the monks for the 2025 MonkRun 5K Run or 1-Mile Walk! The event takes place at the Abbey circle drive, with proceeds supporting St. Benedict’s Abbey.
9:00 a.m.
JV Women’s Volleyball vs. Clarke University
In Ralph Nolan Gymnasium in John Paul II Student Center
9:30 a.m.
2025 MonkRun Begins
At the Abbey circle drive
10:00 a.m.
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
Haverty Circle
11:00 a.m.
Women’s Volleyball vs. Clarke University
In Ralph Nolan Gymnasium in John Paul II Student Center
1:00 p.m.
Football Game: Benedictine College vs. Peru State
At Larry Wilcox Stadium
4:00 p.m.
Vigil Mass
In the Abbey Church
5:00 p.m.
Women’s Soccer vs. William Penn
At Legacy Field
6:30 p.m.
Pops Concert First Showing
In O’Malley-McAllister Auditorium in John Paul II Student Center
7:30 p.m.
Men’s Soccer vs. William Penn
At Legacy Field
8:00 p.m.
Pops Concert Second Showing
In O’Malley-McAllister Auditorium in John Paul II Student Center
9:00 p.m.
Family Paint & Sip
Location: Dining Hall
Sunday, September 28, 2025
8:00 a.m.
Mass in the Extraordinary Form
In the Abbey Church
10:00 a.m.
Mass
In the Abbey Church
8:00 p.m.
Mass
In the Abbey Church