About University of Mary Ministry · Bismarck, North Dakota
University Ministry at the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, serves the spiritual needs of the entire university community through programs promoting prayerful discernment, evangelization, and a culture of encounter. Rooted in Benedictine heritage and Catholic identity, it draws inspiration from the Good Shepherd and Mary’s fiat, aiming to form students to seek and find the lost. The ministry offers sacramental life, retreats, student groups, and liturgical services across campus chapels, with a focus on joyful reverence and service to Christ and His Church.
Why belong here
Join University Ministry to grow in faith through student groups, retreats, and sacramental life. Experience prayerful discernment, evangelization, and community rooted in Benedictine and Catholic traditions. Participate in Mass, Adoration, and Confession, and engage with chaplains and staff dedicated to spiritual formation and service.
Mass times at University of Mary Ministry
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday 6:30 - 8 pm
- Monday 3 - 4 pm
- Tuesday 3 - 4 pm
- Tuesday 7 - 8 pm
- Wednesday 3 - 4 pm
- Wednesday 7 - 9 pm
- Thursday 3 - 4 pm
- Saturday 7 - 8 pm
Adoration times
- Perpetual Adoration in Benet Chapel (sign up for hour)
Spiritual Life at Mary
University Ministry is home to various student organizations that can help you grow in faith and find your community. It offers a broad range of programs designed to promote an integrated spiritual life and a culture of prayerful discernment, encounter, and evangelization.
Sacramental Life
Masses are held daily across campus chapels, including chant and full choral services. Confession is available multiple times daily, with some sessions including Adoration and praise music.
Ministries & Groups
University Ministry offers student groups, retreats, and events throughout the semester. The Marian Grotto is open to all, and perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is available in Benet Chapel.
- Student Groups
- Retreats & Events
- Marian Grotto
- Perpetual Adoration
- Cappella Warford Grotto
Faith & Service
Rooted in Benedictine heritage and Catholic identity, University Ministry takes its vision from the Good Shepherd and Mary’s fiat, aiming to form students to seek and find the lost. It avoids political disputes within the Church and focuses on joyful reverence and service to Christ and His Church.