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'''St. Ambrose Church (Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston)''' is a Roman Catholic parish located in Houston, Texas, within the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston]]. Dedicated to [[Ambrose|Saint Ambrose]], the 4th-century Bishop of Milan known for his theological writings and pastoral leadership, the parish serves as a spiritual and community hub in the Oak Forest neighborhood and surrounding Greater Houston area. The parish is recognized for its bilingual worship services, vibrant ministries, and its affiliated Saint Ambrose Catholic School (pre-kindergarten through eighth grade) and Early Childhood Center (six weeks to three years), which provide faith-based education to the local community.<ref name="stambrosehouston">{{cite web |title=Saint Ambrose Catholic Church |url=https://stambrosehouston.org |publisher=Saint Ambrose Catholic Church |access-date=August 8, 2025}}</ref>

Founded in 1961, St. Ambrose Church has grown to serve a diverse congregation, offering Masses in English and Spanish, including a youth Mass and live-streamed services for accessibility. The parish fosters community engagement through ministries and events, such as Eucharistic adoration and confession opportunities throughout the week. With a commitment to education and spiritual growth, St. Ambrose remains a vital part of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, welcoming parishioners of all backgrounds.<ref name="stambrosehouston" />

{{Parish
|Dedication=Saint Ambrose
|ShortName=St. Ambrose Church
|ParishLocation=29.7850, -95.4455
|MailingAddress=4213 Mangum Rd, Houston, TX 77092
|Diocese=Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
|Deanery=Northwest Deanery
|City=Houston, TX
|County=Harris County
|AdministrativeSubdivision=Texas
|Country=United States
|ParishWebsite=https://stambrosehouston.org
|ParishFounded=1961
|ParishSchool=Yes
|ParishEmailAddress=info@stambrosehouston.org
}}

==History==
St. Ambrose Church was founded in 1961 to serve the growing Catholic population in Houston’s Oak Forest neighborhood, during a period of suburban expansion in the Greater Houston area. The [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston]] established the parish to meet the spiritual needs of the Northwest Deanery, naming it after [[Ambrose|Saint Ambrose]], a Doctor of the Church known for his eloquence and contributions to liturgy. The parish’s early years focused on constructing the church and establishing Saint Ambrose Catholic School and the Early Childhood Center to provide Catholic education for children from six weeks to eighth grade.<ref name="stambrosehouston" /><ref name="school">{{cite web |title=St. Ambrose Catholic School |url=https://www.sashornets.org |publisher=St. Ambrose Catholic School |access-date=August 8, 2025}}</ref>

Over the decades, St. Ambrose has developed a strong bilingual ministry, offering Masses in English and Spanish, such as Sunday services at 12:00 PM in Spanish and a youth Mass at 4:00 PM, with live-streaming available on Facebook to reach a wider audience.<ref name="discovermass">{{cite web |title=St. Ambrose |url=https://discovermass.com/church/st-ambrose-houston-tx/ |publisher=Discover Mass |access-date=August 8, 2025}}</ref> The parish provides Eucharistic adoration on weekdays, with extended hours on the first Friday of each month, and confession opportunities multiple times a week.<ref name="discovermass" /> Community engagement is fostered through ministries and events, as highlighted in weekly bulletins and the parish’s active social media presence.<ref name="facebook">{{cite web |title=St. Ambrose Catholic Community |url=https://www.facebook.com/StAmbroseCatholicCommunity/ |publisher=Facebook |access-date=August 8, 2025}}</ref>

==Special features==
* '''Saint Ambrose Catholic School and Early Childhood Center''': Provides faith-based education from six weeks to eighth grade, fostering spiritual and academic growth in the Oak Forest community.<ref name="school" />
* '''Bilingual Worship Services''': Offers Masses in English and Spanish, including Sunday 12:00 PM in Spanish and a youth Mass at 4:00 PM, with live-streaming on Facebook.<ref name="discovermass" />
* '''Eucharistic Adoration''': Available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM, with extended hours on the first Friday of each month until 6:50 PM (5:45 PM during Lent).<ref name="discovermass" />
* '''Confession Opportunities''': Offered multiple times weekly, including Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM, Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM, and Saturday from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.<ref name="discovermass" />

==Related parishes==
* [[St. Jerome Church (Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston)]] – A nearby parish in Houston, also in the Northwest Deanery.
* [[St. Cecilia Church (Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston)]] – Another parish in Houston, serving the broader Catholic community in the area.

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[[Category:Parishes in Texas]]
[[Category:Parishes in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston]]
[[Category:Parishes in the United States]]
[[Category:Parishes founded in the 1960s]]
[[Category:Parishes built in the Modern architectural style]]