Helping Moms find support before and after their babies are born
In 2022, St. Ambrose parish joined Walking with Moms in Need, an initiative of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to increase the Church’s outreach to pregnant and parenting women. The project is inspired by St. John Paul II’s call to strengthen the Church’s efforts in building a culture of life. The St. Ambrose Walking with Moms ministry works to make sure that parishioners have access to current information about local resources for pregnant and parenting mothers. Our goal is that each parishioner will know where to refer a pregnant or parenting mother for help. In this way, our St. Ambrose community can respond to Pope Francis’ call for parishes to be “islands of mercy in the midst of a sea of indifference.”
Find resources here
A printed brochure containing several resources for pregnant and parenting mothers and their families is available here and at the entrances of the church. More resources are included in an online resource directory.
Certain resources may be subject to income eligibility and funding limitations. Non-Catholic organizations are included in the brochure and online resource directory where, to our knowledge, the service offered by the organization does not contradict the teachings of the Catholic Church. If a concern arises about a resource, or to identify other resources, please inform the Walking with Moms team.
Current projects
Respect Life Month
October 2025
Walking with Moms is hosting an interactive Respect Life poster board at the main entrance of church. All parishioners are invited to participate. You can add items to the bulletin board that show the precious gift of human life. Examples: an ultrasound photo of a new family member; a birth announcement; a picture of aging loved ones; a note about volunteer opportunities at a local pregnancy center or nursing home; or a sticky note with a prayer request. Be creative! Materials will be on hand at a table near the poster to help you get started. If you would like to have your item returned, please pick it up from the display by October 31st.
During this Respect Life Month, we pray that our resolve will be strengthened to cherish and protect the gift of every human life,
and that the life of every human person, from conception to natural death, might be protected in our laws and cherished in our hearts.
Join us!
The Walking with Moms team meets quarterly to pray; make sure the information we provide in the brochure and online resource directory is current; and plan how our parish can support mothers in our community as they prepare to welcome the gift of new life and raise their children.
Thank you for supporting this ministry. We ask for your continued support and prayers and we welcome your involvement! If you are interested in joining our team or have questions or suggestions, please contact us at walkwithmoms@saintambrosecathedral.org.
A Prayer for Pregnant Mothers
O Blessed Mother, you received the good news of the incarnation of Christ, your Son, with faith and trust. Grant your protection to all pregnant mothers facing difficulties.
Guide us as we strive to make our parish communities places of welcome and assistance for mothers in need. Help us become instruments of God’s love and compassion.
Mary, Mother of the Church, graciously help us build a culture of life and a civilization of love, together with all people of good will, to the praise and glory of God, the Creator and lover of life.* Amen.
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