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St. Ambrose Church (Archdiocese of Miami)

St. Ambrose Church (Archdiocese of Miami) is a Roman Catholic parish located in Deerfield Beach, Florida, within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami. 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 North Broward Deanery. The parish is known for its vibrant liturgical life, diverse ministries, and its associated St. Ambrose Catholic School, which provides faith-based education from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.[1][2]

Founded in 1961, St. Ambrose Church has grown to serve a diverse congregation, offering Masses in English and Spanish, live-streamed services, and a variety of sacramental programs. The parish fosters community engagement through events like the annual Parish Festival and supports spiritual growth with regular Eucharistic adoration and confession opportunities. As a cornerstone of the Deerfield Beach Catholic community, St. Ambrose remains committed to evangelization and service within the Archdiocese of Miami.[1][3]



St. Ambrose Church
Dedication: Saint Ambrose
Venerated Saints:
Diocese: Archdiocese of Miami
Deanery: North Broward Deanery
Address: 380 S Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Coordinates: 26.3184, -80.1003
City: Deerfield Beach, FL
Subdivision: Florida
Country: United States
County: Broward County
Website: https://www.stambrosechurch.org
Founded: 1961
School: Yes
Email: office@stambrosechurch.org


History

St. Ambrose Church was founded in 1961 to serve the growing Catholic population in Deerfield Beach, Florida, during a period of rapid suburban development in Broward County. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami, established in 1958, created the parish to meet the spiritual needs of the North Broward Deanery, naming it after 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 St. Ambrose Catholic School to provide faith-based education.[1][2]

Over the decades, St. Ambrose has developed a diverse ministry portfolio, offering Masses in English and Spanish, such as Sunday services at 12:30 PM in Spanish, with live-streaming available for accessibility.[3][4] The parish supports spiritual growth through Eucharistic adoration on the first Friday of each month from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM and confession opportunities on Saturdays from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.[3] Community engagement is fostered through events like the annual Parish Festival and ministries listed in the parish bulletin, reinforcing St. Ambrose’s role as a vibrant faith community.[1]

Special features

  • St. Ambrose Catholic School: An associated school serving pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, providing faith-based education to students in Deerfield Beach.[1]
  • Bilingual Worship Services: Offers Masses in English and Spanish, including Sunday 12:30 PM in Spanish, with live-streaming for accessibility.[3][4]
  • Eucharistic Adoration: Held on the first Friday of each month from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, fostering personal prayer and spiritual reflection.[3]
  • Annual Parish Festival: A community event promoting fellowship and engagement, featuring activities for parishioners of all ages.[1]

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "St. Ambrose Catholic Church". St. Ambrose Catholic Church. https://www.stambrosechurch.org. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "St. Ambrose Parish". Archdiocese of Miami. https://www.miamiarch.org/CatholicDiocese.php?op=Church_531417225568_main. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "St. Ambrose". Discover Mass. https://discovermass.com/church/st-ambrose-deerfield-beach-fl/. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "St. Ambrose Catholic Church". Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/stambrose954. 
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