Schedule

FRIDAY
OCTOBER 2

10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Hospitality Center
Lowry Alumni House
The Hospitality Center will be open on Friday and Saturday with welcoming faces and refreshments.

The Hospitality Center will be open to anyone who wants to sit and relax, grab some water or snacks, as well as anyone who might be interested in receiving a campus tour.

Throughout the weekend, local Belmont businesses will have exclusive drink specials, discounts, entertainment, and meal deals for Abbey alumni. Discount information is included in your registration packet. (Your Homecoming wristband is required to receive discounts.)
*Campus Tours Available

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration
Abbey Lane
Check in and receive everything you need for a great Homecoming weekend, including your Scavenger Hunt booklet! Discover Abbey history and find items and artifacts around campus to win t-shirts and other Abbey swag!

There will also be free shuttles to Downtown Belmont and our Sacred Heart Campus.

11:00 AM
Mass
Abbey Basilica
Join the monastic community for daily Mass in the Basilica.

*Livestreamed Event

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Archives History Walk
Abbot Vincent Taylor Library

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Welcome Back Cookout
Science Building Lawn & Alumni House
Join us for a family-friendly cookout with hamburgers, hot dogs, and other all-American fare.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Class of 1976 Fifty Year Reunion
Haid Patio & Ballroom
Welcome back Class of 1976! Join us in the Haid Ballroom for a special dinner commemorating your 50th reunion!
**Separate ticket required.

SATURDAY
OCTOBER 3

7:00 AM
Color Run
Front of the Basilica
Start your morning with the Color Run! Check-in begins at 7 AM. Find out more and register here.

9:00 AM
President’s Breakfast & College Update
Holy Grounds
Join the Abbey’s President, Dr. Jeff Talley, and Abbot Placid Solari for breakfast and hear updates about your beloved Alma Mater. A supervised play area will be available for children during the breakfast.

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Hospitality Center
Lowry Alumni House
The Hospitality Center will be open on Friday and Saturday with welcoming faces and refreshments.

The Hospitality Center will be open to anyone who wants to sit and relax, grab some water or snacks, as well as anyone who might be interested in receiving a campus tour.

Throughout the weekend, local Belmont businesses will have exclusive drink specials, discounts, entertainment, and meal deals for Abbey alumni. Discount information is included in your registration packet. (Your Homecoming wristband is required to receive discounts.)
*Campus Tours Available 10 AM - 12 PM

11:00 AM
Mass
Abbey Basilica
Join the monastic community for daily Mass in the Basilica.

*Livestreamed Event

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Registration
Alumni Field
If you missed check-in on Friday, head down to the athletic fields to check in and receive everything you need for a great Homecoming weekend!

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Abbey Business Fair
Alumni Field
Support your fellow Abbey alums by visiting their booths at the Abbey Business Fair!

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Homecoming Field Events
Alumni Field
Join us for the Homecoming Games on Alumni Field! Reconnect with old classmates under the tents, enjoy a friendly competition of cornhole, cheer on your Abbey Crusaders, and treat yourself to the food trucks and field bar! Children's games, facepaint, pumpkin patch, and fairy hair will keep the future crusaders happy while their parents enjoy a beer with friends.

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Celebrating 150 Years of Impact
Science Building Lawn
An Oktoberfest Celebration and Biergarten Festival! This family-friendly event will include music, Bavarian-themed food, games, and prizes.

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Athletic Cookout
Lowry Alumni House
Reconnect with your fellow athletes!

SUNDAY
OCTOBER 4

11:00 AM
Mass of Remembrance
Abbey Basilica
Celebrate the lives of Abbey Family Members who now rest with the Lord. To include a classmate, family member, or friend, please click here.

*Livestreamed Event

12:00 PM
Farewell Continental Breakfast
Holy Grounds