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• Milagro Movil hits the road to bring Christ’s peace to families

  

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
  Published October 15, 2020

  Amid the loss and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Our Lady of the Americas Mission’s Milagro Movil Pilgrimage is quietly bringing the healing peace of Christ on wheels.

• Lilburn students serve others with sandwiches

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 2, 2020

  People are still hungry. That’s what the community at St. John Neumann Regional School knows. They are just one of the Catholic schools responding to the pandemic.

• Leadership of retiring SVdP Georgia director praised

  

  By Andrew Nelson
  Published February 20, 2020

  Innovation in the food pantry program is one of the hallmarks of John Berry, who has led St. Vincent de Paul Georgia for 14 years. Berry, who is the CEO, has announced plans to step down in September.

• Nuestra Fe celebrates decade of broadcast

  

  By MAUREEN SMITH, Special to the Bulletin
  Published February 20, 2020

  Read about Nuestra Fe, a Spanish radio station that celebrates 10 years in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

• Reencuentro Familiar reunites elderly Mexicans with family in Georgia

  

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
  Published September 5, 2019

  Our Lady of the Americas Mission took action with compassion to reunite Mexican immigrants with their aged parents from Hidalgo, Mexico, for 20 days in Georgia after decades of family separation.

• Focolare movement emphasizes spirituality of unity

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published September 5, 2019

  The Focolare movement, which has a renewed presence in Atlanta, emphasizes a spirituality of unity. The foundation of the lay Catholic organization is one simple idea—people of all faiths, or none, can find common ground and with it comes a sense of belonging and love for each other.

• Lilburn mission breaks ground on education building

  

  Published May 2, 2019

  Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III joined parishioners of Our Lady of the Americas Mission to break ground on a new classroom and parish office building on Sunday, April 7. The project is expected to be completed in 2020.

• Volunteers complete outdoor worship project in Lilburn

  

  By DONNELL SUGGS, Special to the Bulletin
  Published March 8, 2019

  LILBURN—The Stations of the Cross, 14 images of Christ’s journey on the day of his crucifixion commonly etched in ivory or wood, have existed in the form known today for nearly 600 years and are most often seen in sanctuaries the world over. Along with improvements to the church grounds, an outdoor Stations of the […] Full Story

• KOC Essay winners reflect on family life and faith

  Published January 10, 2019

  LILBURN—Eighth grade students at St. John Neumann Regional School competed in the 2018-2019 Knights of Columbus Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest. Students were asked to write an essay of 500-750 words, reflecting on the question: “How does your family put its Catholic Faith in Action every day?” Laura Betteker earned the first-place prize, Natasha Kravis earned […] Full Story

• ‘Humility to serve’ the foundation of Lilburn deacon’s work

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published November 21, 2018

  LILBURN—After Sunday Mass, Deacon Evelio Garcia-Carreras carries the Eucharist to two Lilburn assisted living homes. Accompanied by a laywoman and layman, the three bear the sacrament to women and men too weak to travel. “There is something in the Eucharist that calls my attention. What calls me is Jesus,” he said. He finds joy bringing […]

• St. Jude Thaddeus relic at Lilburn Lenten mission

  Published February 26, 2018

  LILBURN—For centuries, Catholics and others have sought the hope, refuge and strength associated with the prayers and veneration of the “Apostle of Hope,” St. Jude Thaddeus. Join Father Mike Ford, OP, Dominican friar and spiritual director of the Ministries of the Dominican Shrine of St. Jude in Chicago, as he accompanies the arm relic of […]

• Middle-schoolers work on behalf of pro-life issues

  Published November 28, 2017

  LILBURN—St. John Neumann Regional School students, who are members of the pro-life club “Students for Life!,” are registered with the national Students for Life association. The club is being revived at the Lilburn school. The student group is moderated by Linda Totino, religion coordinator; Mary Lou Schwaner, religion and music teacher; and parent Teresa Sullivan. […]

• St. John Neumann Regional School celebrates 30 years

  

  By KARLA SOCCI SOMERS AND DIANE BEAL, Special to the Bulletin
  Published March 23, 2017

  LILBURN—On Feb. 11, St. John Neumann Regional School in Lilburn celebrated its 30-year anniversary with a “Cheers to 30 Years” gala. Alumni, faculty, staff, parents of current and past students and sponsors attended the dinner, which included dancing, and an auction at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse in Lawrenceville. The highlight of the evening occurred when […]

• Year of Mercy brings grace of sacramental marriage to waiting couples

  

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
  Published January 26, 2017

  LILBURN—To bring souls closer to the heart of Christ during the Year of Mercy, the Atlanta brotherhood devoted to the Lord of Miracles and Our Lady of the Americas Mission in Lilburn extended caring hands to a number of Hispanic couples serving the church but unable to receive the Eucharist and other sacraments. Six civilly […]

• Lilburn Knights find sweet way to support Conyers monastery

  

  Published January 12, 2017

  LILBURN—The Knights of Columbus from St. John Neumann’s Archbishop Thomas A. Donnellan Council 7923 sold bakery items from the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers after Masses during the Christmas season. The total sales came to $5,737. This was the first year for a sale of monastery items at the parish by the Knights. […]

• Playing in the dirt for a good cause

  

  Published October 20, 2016

  LILBURN—St. John Neumann School is answering Pope Francis’ charge to care for the world’s common home. Playing in the dirt is now a part of every student’s education at St. John Neumann Regional School, Lilburn. With the help of the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia, the Captain Planet Foundation, and hard-working parent volunteers, the school […]

• Knights serve breakfast for good cause at St. John Neumann

  

  Published October 6, 2016

  LILBURN—Ordering that extra serving of eggs and hash browns at the monthly family breakfast at St. John Neumann Church may not help the waistline, but it’s helping parish ministries. The breakfast success recently resulted in a donation of $890 from the Knights of Columbus, sponsors of the breakfast, to the special needs ministry at the […]

• Deacon J. Eugene Whitmeyer dies

  Published April 14, 2016

  LILBURN—Deacon J. Eugene Whitmeyer of Lilburn died March 20. He was 83. Deacon Whitmeyer was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean War. He was a graduate of Kent State University in Ohio and became an architect design engineer. Deacon Whitmeyer was ordained to the permanent diaconate for the Archdiocese of Atlanta on […]

• Catholic Fest brings together 800 middle schoolers from 40 parishes

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published March 17, 2016

  LILBURN—More than 800 students spent a recent Saturday meeting new friends and learning ways to perform acts of mercy at the annual Middle School Catholic Fest at St. John Neumann Church in Lilburn. The festival-like event, held Feb. 27, included praise and worship, adoration, activities and carnival treats. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory was celebrant of […]

• St. John Neumann School serves homeless men and women

  Published March 3, 2016

  LILBURN—On Sunday, Feb. 21, more than 100 members of the St. John Neumann Regional School community gathered in the school cafeteria to participate in a Stewardship Sunday event. Using lunchmeat, cheese and bread donated by the school families and local businesses, more than 2,500 sandwiches were prepared for the benefit of Clyde’s Kitchen in downtown […]