Lilly Mangum

Lillian Mangum

Hi! My name is Lilly, and I am a first-year FOCUS missionary!

“They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the scriptures?”

Luke 24:32

Where I serve

I’m blessed to be serving at Florida Atlantic University! Go Owls! Pictured below is the team with our campus chaplain (From left to right, Zach Davis, myself, Fr. Joe, Lili Ramos, Robert Falkenberg):

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My Story

I had the joy of growing up Catholic, but it wasn’t until I encountered Jesus in the Eucharist at a summer camp in high school that I truly began to fall in love with the Catholic faith.

When I began college at the University of Tennessee, I desired Catholic community. I joined a FOCUS Bible study, and it was through that study that I began to experience the reality of Christ’s love and desire for me. I gradually became more involved with FOCUS and our Catholic campus ministry. The Lord continued to pursue my heart, drawing me into a deeper relationship with Him, which led me to become a student leader myself. As I saw the incredible ways the Lord shaped my own heart and the hearts of the women I was leading, I have learned more deeply what it looks like to pour my heart out in love – after the ultimate example of Christ crucified. Through this love, I have felt called to continue sharing the Gospel with students as a FOCUS missionary, and I am thrilled to do so!

Your Impact

As a FOCUS missionary, I have decided to rely on the spiritual and financial support of mission partners. I cannot do this mission alone! Your generosity is what allows me to share the Gospel with students, and I would be honored to share in this mission with you. If you are interested in partnering with me, please let me know the best way to connect with you and I will schedule an appointment!

You can reach me at:

[email protected]

(865) 313-6549

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Host	Retreat Type	Start Date	End Date
Tulane University	Way of the Disciple	09/05/24	09/07/24
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Sanctifier	09/13/24	09/15/24
Parish Outreach	The Father’s House	09/16/24	09/18/24
Kansas State University	The Father’s House	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of Delaware	Rec	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of South Carolina – Columbia	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24
St. Francis University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Nicholls State University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Northwestern State University	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
University of Memphis	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
Ohio State University	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
University of Dallas	The Sanctifier	10/24/24	10/26/24
Central Connecticut State University	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Universidad de Monterrey	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
California State University – Fullerton	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Sts. Anne and Joaquim, Fargo, ND	Way of the Disciple	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Krems	Men’s	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Mary	The Father’s House	11/08/24	11/10/24
DePauw University	Rec	11/08/24	11/10/24
Philanthropy Engagement	Way of the Disciple	11/15/24	11/17/24
University of Passau	Rec	11/21/24	11/23/24
Texas A&M University	The Sanctifier	02/07/25	02/09/25
FOCUS Greek Southeast	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Midwest	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
Worcester Polytechnic Institute	The Sanctifier	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Southwest	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
Wayne State University	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
University of Illinois-Chicago	The Sanctifier	02/21/25	02/23/25
Queens College of the City University of New York	The Father’s House	03/07/25	03/09/25
Nicholls State University	Way of the Disciple	03/07/25	03/09/25
Grand Valley State University	The Father’s House	03/28/25	03/30/25
University of Northern Iowa	Way of the Disciple	04/03/25	04/05/25
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Father’s House	04/04/25	04/06/25
Arizona State University	Men’s	02/07/25	02/09/25
University of Nebraska at Kearney	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24