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
Children’s Book Fair
May 18, 2025
Thanks to everyone who donated books to the Walking with Moms book fair. We were pleased to offer a great collection of books for kids of all ages, from babies to teens, on a variety of topics in time for summer reading!
Also, special thanks to Msgr. Larry Beeson who donated many religious books for adults from his own library.
The Walking with Moms team enjoyed meeting the many families who came to select books and to enjoy refreshments. We wish you and all of our parish families many blessings and a safe and enjoyable summer!
May the Lord bless you for your generosity!
…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, generosity, faithfulness Gal 5:22
Thank you for supporting moms and their children!
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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