Pro-Life

St. Ambrose for Life

St. Ambrose for Life Ministry is dedicated to respecting and protecting human life at all stages - from natural conception to natural death. The group organizes, publicizes and encourages participation in pro-life events and activities in the parish and the Diocese.

  • October 18 - 26 | Novena for Life | Organized by Saint Ambrose Council Knights of Columbus
  • Weekly | Rosary for Life | Noon - 1pm | Church
  • Monthly | Christ House Monthly Meals | Parish Diaper Drive
  • Annually
    • St, Ambrose Parish Mass of Remembrance | November
    • March for Life | January 22 | Washington, DC
    • Virginia Right to Life March | Richmond

Pro-Life Advocacy

Virginia Catholic Conference (VCC) | VCC Action Center

Action Alert: Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Assisted Suicide (February 5, 2024)

Led by Diocese of Arlington Bishop Michael F. Burbidge and Diocese of Richmond Bishop Barry C. Knestout, the Virginia Catholic Conference advocates for respect life, social justice and family life and education.

Gabriel Project

703-841-3810 | info@h4pw.org

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A Diocesan Office of Family Life program, the Gabriel Project is a parish-based pregnancy assistance outreach offering practical, emotional, and spiritual support to expectant mothers. Trained Gabriel "Angel" volunteers connect moms to free or low-cost resources such as material items, childbirth classes and moms groups to help them prepare for motherhood. The Gabriel Project provides additional help from Catholic Charities, crisis pregnancy centers and other community resources.

Project Rachel

703-841-2504

info@helpafterabortion.org    info@ayudadespuesdelaborto.org

Projectrachel.arlingtondiocese.qr .200Project Rachel is a diocesan post-abortion ministry offering an integrated approach to healing for anyone affected by abortion.

Monthly Parish Diaper Drive

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HELD THE FIRST WEEKEND OF THE MONTH AT ALL MASSES

Parish Pro-Life Calendar

Monthly Diaper Drive

March 2, 2025 - 8:00am
Church Narthex

Christ House Monthly Meals

March 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

Monthly Diaper Drive

April 5, 2025 - 5:00pm
Church Narthex
First Weekend of the Month St. Ambrose Parish supports & provides The MaRiH Center with basic supplies for moms & their babies. Collected at... Read more