St. Ambrose Church (Archdiocese of Baltimore)
St. Ambrose Church (Archdiocese of Baltimore) is a Roman Catholic parish located in Baltimore, Maryland, within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore. Dedicated to 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 Park Heights Deanery. The parish is recognized for its vibrant ministries, including a robust religious education program, a women’s ministry, and the Friends of the Shrine of Saints Peter and Paul, which supports the preservation of a historic shrine.
Founded in 1904, St. Ambrose Church has been a cornerstone of Baltimore’s Catholic community, offering Masses, sacramental programs, and community outreach initiatives. The parish fosters fellowship through events like coffee and donuts after Mass and supports spiritual growth through Eucharistic adoration and a weekly prayer list. With a commitment to inclusivity and evangelization, St. Ambrose remains a vital part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, welcoming a diverse congregation in the Park Heights neighborhood.
| St. Ambrose Church | |
| Dedication: | Saint Ambrose |
| Venerated Saints: | |
| Diocese: | Archdiocese of Baltimore |
| Deanery: | Park Heights Deanery |
| Address: | 4502 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215 |
| Coordinates: | 39.3356, -76.6869 |
| City: | Baltimore, MD |
| Subdivision: | Maryland |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Baltimore City |
| Website: | https://www.saintambrose.com |
| Founded: | 1904 |
| School: | No |
| Email: | receptionist@saintambrose.com |
History
St. Ambrose Church was founded in 1904 to serve the Catholic population in Baltimore’s Park Heights neighborhood, during a period of urban growth and immigration in Maryland. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore, the oldest diocese in the United States, established the parish to meet the spiritual needs of the Park Heights Deanery. Named after Saint Ambrose, a Doctor of the Church known for his eloquence and contributions to liturgy, the parish focused on building a church and fostering community life through worship and outreach.[1]
Over the years, St. Ambrose has developed a range of ministries to support its diverse congregation, including a religious education program for children and the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) led by Sister Rita Bueche, SSND.[1][2] The parish supports the Friends of the Shrine of Saints Peter and Paul, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving a historic shrine, and promotes fellowship through events like coffee and donuts after Mass.[1] The women’s ministry, highlighted by initiatives like the sale of ministry T-shirts, fosters unity and service among parishioners.[1] Weekly prayer requests and Eucharistic adoration further enhance the parish’s spiritual offerings.[1]
Special features
- Religious Education Program: Offers a faith-filled environment for children to grow spiritually, with registration open for the 2025-2026 program.[1]
- Women’s Ministry: Promotes fellowship and service through initiatives like the sale of official ministry T-shirts, encouraging unity among women parishioners.[1]
- Friends of the Shrine of Saints Peter and Paul: A nonprofit dedicated to preserving the beauty, history, and spiritual legacy of the shrine, supported by the parish.[1]
- Eucharistic Adoration and Prayer Requests: Provides opportunities for adoration and a weekly prayer list to include parishioners’ intentions, fostering spiritual growth.[1]
Related parishes
- St. Cecilia Church (Archdiocese of Baltimore) – A nearby parish in Baltimore, also serving the Park Heights area.
- St. Bernardine Church (Archdiocese of Baltimore) – Another parish in Baltimore, part of the same deanery.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 "Saint Ambrose Roman Catholic Church". Saint Ambrose Roman Catholic Church. https://www.saintambrose.com.
- ↑ "Contact Us". Saint Ambrose Roman Catholic Church. https://www.saintambrose.com/contact-us.