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Bishop Burbidge Addresses President Biden's Abortion Agenda

October 31, 2022

Read Bishop Burbidge's statement: https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/bishop/public-messages/2022/bishop-burbidge-addresses-president-bidens-abortion-agenda/Read more

Right to Opt-Out of FCPS Family Life Education

Diocesan Request
October 31, 2022

The Diocese of Arlington has requested the following be made public to parishioners.

FCPS parents are encouraged to exercise their right to opt-out their child/children from the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Family Life Education (FLE) curriculum. The following link takes you to the opt-out forms for all grades K-12 (including translations in multiple languages): https://www.fcps.edu/node/31710Read more

New! Saint Ambrose Parents' Group starts October 26

October 26, 2022

Please join us for fellowship and some light snacks while your kids are in Religious Education classes! The St. Ambrose Parents' Group meets on Wednesdays from 6:15 - 7:30 pm in the School Art/Science Room. Bring a warm beverage and a tot (or not.)

Keeping things casual, our focus can vary - and we can respond to requests. We may:

Watch and discuss a video from FORMED or another source. Read and discuss an excerpt from a book or online resource. Explore liturgical living/faith in the family topics. We’ll close in prayer.

Everyone is welcome! See you there....Read more

Solemn Eucharistic Hour | Exposition & Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament | Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary

October 24, 2022

Bishop Burbidge invites you to join him for a Solemn Eucharistic Holy Hour with Exposition and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament and the Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary inaugurating Preparation Year II of the Diocesan Golden Jubilee. “My soul rejoices in the Lord.” Rejoice in the current vitality of our Diocese. The Holy Hour will take place at The Cathedral of Saint Thomas More at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 20, 2022 - the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge Bishop of Arlington - Celebrant.

For more...Read more

Help Educate Future Priests

Seminarian Education Endowment Fund
October 24, 2022

The Seminarian Education Endowment Fund (SEEF) is a permanent fund established to ensure continual resources for educating and training seminarians to serve as the future leadership of the Diocese of Arlington. Read moreRead more

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Upcoming Events

St. Ambrose Men's Group

November 8, 2025 - 7:00am
Parish Hall
More information: https://stambroseva.org/faith-formation/st-ambrose-mens-groupRead more

Christ House Monthly Meals

November 17, 2025 - 3:30pm
Christ House, Alexandria
St. Ambrose parishioners prepare and serve meals at Christ House every first Sunday of the even months and every third Monday of the odd months. We... Read more

Saint Paula Society

Widows Fellowship
November 20, 2025 - 7:00pm
Parish Library
Join us for a journey of healing and empowerment as we draw inspiration from the resilient widows of the Bible and the Seasons of Hope series. We aim... Read more