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'''St. Ambrose Church (Diocese of Greensburg)''' is a Roman Catholic parish located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, within the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg]]. Dedicated to [[Ambrose|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.
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'''St. Ambrose Church (Diocese of Greensburg)''' is a Roman Catholic parish located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, within the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg]]. Dedicated to [[Ambrose|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 recognized for its vibrant liturgical celebrations, 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 shares resources and ministries with St. Matthew and St. Sylvester, fostering a unified faith community in the Westmoreland Deanery. The parish’s commitment to technology, including the myParish app, enhances communication and engagement, making it a vital part of the Diocese of Greensburg’s mission to deepen faith and broaden the vision of the Church.[](https://www.partnerparishesmas.org/newcomers-visitors/)
==History==
==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, inherited the parish from the Diocese of Pittsburgh, which oversaw the region at the time of its founding. Named after [[Ambrose|Saint Ambrose]], a Doctor of the Church known for his contributions to liturgy and theology, the parish quickly became a center for worship and community life in Youngwood. Early efforts focused on building the church and establishing educational programs, including the foundation of St. Ambrose School.[](https://www.partnerparishesmas.org/)
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 [[Ambrose|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.<ref name="partnerparishes">{{cite web |title=St. Ambrose, St. Matthew, and St. Sylvester Partner Parishes |url=https://www.partnerparishesmas.org |publisher=St. Ambrose, St. Matthew, and St. Sylvester Partner Parishes |access-date=August 8, 2025}}</ref>


In recent decades, St. Ambrose has joined with St. Matthew in New Stanton and St. Sylvester in Latrobe to form the St. Ambrose, St. Matthew, and St. Sylvester Partner Parishes, a collaborative effort to strengthen ministry and outreach across the region. This partnership, serving nearly 1,200 households, emphasizes shared liturgical celebrations and community programs, such as faith formation and youth ministries. The adoption of the myParish app allows the parish to connect with parishioners through notifications, event RSVPs, and daily readings, reflecting its commitment to modern evangelization.[](https://www.partnerparishesmas.org/newcomers-visitors/)[](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/myparish/id892066479)
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.<ref name="newcomers">{{cite web |title=Newcomers & Visitors |url=https://www.partnerparishesmas.org/newcomers-visitors/ |publisher=St. Ambrose, St. Matthew, and St. Sylvester Partner Parishes |access-date=August 8, 2025}}</ref> The adoption of the myParish app allows parishioners to access daily readings, event RSVPs, and notifications, enhancing community engagement and evangelization efforts.<ref name="myparish">{{cite web |title=myParish App |url=https://apps.apple.com/us/app/myparish/id892066479 |publisher=App Store |access-date=August 8, 2025}}</ref>


==Special features==
==Special features==
* '''St. Ambrose School''': An associated school providing Catholic education, fostering spiritual and academic growth for students in the Youngwood community.[](https://www.partnerparishesmas.org/)
* '''St. Ambrose School''': An associated school offering Catholic education, fostering spiritual and academic growth for students in Youngwood.<ref name="partnerparishes" />
* '''Partner Parish Collaboration''': Part of a unique ministry with St. Matthew and St. Sylvester, serving 1,200 households with shared resources and programs.[](https://www.partnerparishesmas.org/newcomers-visitors/)
* '''Partner Parish Collaboration''': Part of a ministry with St. Matthew and St. Sylvester, serving 1,200 households with shared resources and programs.<ref name="newcomers" />
* '''myParish App''': Utilizes a mobile app for parishioner engagement, offering Mass times, event updates, daily readings, and prayer resources.[](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/myparish/id892066479)
* '''myParish App''': A mobile app providing Mass times, event updates, daily readings, and prayer resources to engage parishioners.<ref name="myparish" />
* '''Liturgical Celebrations''': Emphasizes vibrant worship as the source and summit of faith, with active participation in Masses across the partner parishes.[](https://www.partnerparishesmas.org/newcomers-visitors/)
* '''Liturgical Celebrations''': Offers vibrant worship services as the source and summit of faith, with active participation across the partner parishes.<ref name="newcomers" />


==Related parishes==
==Related parishes==

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