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St. Ambrose Church (Diocese of Greensburg)

St. Ambrose Church (Diocese of Greensburg) is a Roman Catholic parish located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg. Dedicated to Saint Ambrose, the 4th-century Bishop of Milan known for his theological writings and pastoral leadership, the parish is part of the St. Ambrose, St. Matthew, and St. Sylvester Partner Parishes, a collaborative ministry serving nearly 1,200 households across Youngwood, New Stanton, and Latrobe. The parish is known for its vibrant liturgical life, faith formation programs, and its associated St. Ambrose School, which provides Catholic education to the local community.

Founded in 1865, St. Ambrose Church has been a spiritual cornerstone in Youngwood for over 150 years, offering daily Masses, sacramental programs, and community outreach initiatives. As part of the partner parishes, it collaborates with St. Matthew and St. Sylvester to foster a unified faith community in the Westmoreland Deanery. The parish’s use of the myParish app enhances communication, providing parishioners with Mass times, event updates, and prayer resources, making it a vital part of the Diocese of Greensburg’s mission.



St. Ambrose Church
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Dedication: Saint Ambrose
Venerated Saints: None specified
Diocese: Diocese of Greensburg
Deanery: Westmoreland Deanery
Address: 505 Cambria Ave, Youngwood, PA 15697
Coordinates: 40.2395, -79.5817
City: Youngwood, PA
Subdivision: Pennsylvania
Country: United States
County: Westmoreland County
Website: https://www.partnerparishesmas.org
Founded: 1865
School: Yes
Email: info@partnerparishesmas.org

History

St. Ambrose Church was established in 1865 to serve the Catholic population in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, during a period of industrial growth in Westmoreland County. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg, formed in 1951 from the Diocese of Pittsburgh, oversees the parish, which was founded under the latter’s jurisdiction. Named after Saint Ambrose, a Doctor of the Church known for his contributions to theology and liturgy, the parish became a center for worship and community life, with early efforts focused on building the church and establishing educational programs, including St. Ambrose School.[1]

In recent years, St. Ambrose has joined St. Matthew in New Stanton and St. Sylvester in Latrobe to form the St. Ambrose, St. Matthew, and St. Sylvester Partner Parishes, a collaborative ministry serving approximately 1,200 households. This partnership emphasizes shared liturgical celebrations, faith formation, and youth ministries, strengthening the Catholic presence in the region.[2] The adoption of the myParish app allows parishioners to access daily readings, event RSVPs, and notifications, enhancing community engagement and evangelization efforts.[3]

Special features

  • St. Ambrose School: An associated school offering Catholic education, fostering spiritual and academic growth for students in Youngwood.[1]
  • Partner Parish Collaboration: Part of a ministry with St. Matthew and St. Sylvester, serving 1,200 households with shared resources and programs.[2]
  • myParish App: A mobile app providing Mass times, event updates, daily readings, and prayer resources to engage parishioners.[3]
  • Liturgical Celebrations: Offers vibrant worship services as the source and summit of faith, with active participation across the partner parishes.[2]

Related parishes

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "St. Ambrose, St. Matthew, and St. Sylvester Partner Parishes". St. Ambrose, St. Matthew, and St. Sylvester Partner Parishes. https://www.partnerparishesmas.org. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Newcomers & Visitors". St. Ambrose, St. Matthew, and St. Sylvester Partner Parishes. https://www.partnerparishesmas.org/newcomers-visitors/. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "myParish App". App Store. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/myparish/id892066479. 
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