What St Ambrose Catholic Church does

St. Ambrose Catholic Church is a Catholic parish located at 3901 Woodburn Road in Annandale, Virginia, operating within the Diocese of Arlington under the spiritual authority of Bishop Michael F. Burbidge. The parish delivers the full sacramental life of the Catholic Church — including daily and Sunday Mass, Confession, Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Matrimony, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick — supported by a Mass schedule spanning seven weekend services and five weekday services, plus Miraculous Medal Novena and First Friday Eucharistic Adoration. It maintains a 43-person staff and serves parishioner families in Northern Virginia through in-person worship, Vimeo livestream, and digital communications (Instagram, Flocknote, parish website).

The parish runs an integrated portfolio of formation, education, and outreach programs. Faith formation spans K-8 religious education, high school youth ministry, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) for new Catholics, adult Bible study groups, men's and women's ministries, and a young adults group. St. Ambrose School operates as a wholly owned adjacent subsidiary providing K-8 Catholic education. Outreach extends to The MaRiH Center (monthly diaper drive), Christ House (monthly meals), Gabriel Project (pregnancy support), Project Rachel (post-abortion healing), Catholic Charities, the Knights of Columbus (Ambrose Council #13968), and the Virginia Catholic Conference for advocacy. The parish also operates the fee-based St. Ambrose Summer Camp and launched American Catholicism Summer Sessions in 2025.

The financial operating model is donation-driven, with no fees for Mass attendance or sacraments. Revenue streams include Sunday offertory collections, online giving via Faith Direct and ParishSoft, special collections (Bishop's Lenten Appeal, church construction debt reduction, school library building fund), and ancillary income from the summer camp. Recent strategic activity includes completion of a new church building in 2026, installation of Father O'Donohue as Pastor in July 2026, digitization of giving channels, and expansion of community partnerships.

Name

St Ambrose Catholic Church

Legal name

St. Ambrose Catholic Church

Website

https://stambroseva.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Ambrose Catholic Church is a Catholic parish in Annandale, Virginia, within the Diocese of Arlington, providing sacramental worship, K-12 faith formation, and community outreach to Northern Virginia parishioner families, funded by donations and online giving.

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Product category

Religious Services / Catholic Parish

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Sacramental ministry
• Religious education K-12
• Faith formation programs
• Parish worship services

Headquarters

HQ city

Annandale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Parish Offertory and Tithes: Traditional Sunday Mass collections and voluntary donations from parishioners supporting church operations and ministries.
2. Online Giving Platform: Digital donations via Faith Direct and ParishSoft platforms for recurring tithes, special collections, and specific fund donations.
3. Special Collections and Appeals: Periodic fundraising for diocesan appeals (Bishop's Lenten Appeal), construction debt reduction, school library building fund, and other designated causes.
4. Summer Camp Registration: Fee-based St. Ambrose Summer Camp program for children during summer months.

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Ambrose Catholic Church is a Catholic parish that provides regular worship services (daily and weekend Mass), the seven Catholic sacraments, K-12 religious education, OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) for those entering the faith, youth ministry, adult faith formation including Bible study groups, and community outreach ministries. It serves parishioners in Annandale, Virginia within the Diocese of Arlington and operates the affiliated St. Ambrose School (K-8 Catholic education).

Product overview

St. Ambrose Catholic Church is a parish offering a comprehensive range of Catholic faith formation programs and spiritual services. The church provides religious education for K-12 students, OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) for those entering the Catholic faith, adult Bible study programs, youth ministry, and various sacramental services including Mass, Confession, Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. The parish also offers online giving capabilities through ParishSoft integration, hosts a summer camp program, and conducts regular events such as Eucharistic Adoration. The church is part of the Diocese of Arlington and maintains affiliations with Catholic Charities and various pro-life ministries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mass Services (Sunday, Weekday, Saturday Vigil)
• Confession (Penance)
• Baptism Preparation and Sacrament
• Confirmation Preparation and Sacrament
• First Eucharist Preparation and Sacrament
• Matrimony Preparation and Sacrament
• Holy Orders / Vocations Committee
• Anointing of the Sick
• Funerals / Bereavement Ministry
• Religious Education (K-8)
• OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
• High School Youth Ministry
• St. Ambrose Summer Camp
• Adult Bible Study Programs
• St. Ambrose Men's Group
• Women of St. Ambrose (WSA)
• Young Adults Group
• Saint Paula Society (Widows Fellowship)
• Eucharistic Adoration
• Online Giving Platform
• Pro-Life Ministry / St. Ambrose for Life
• Rosary Makers Group
• Christ House Monthly Meals Program
• Knitting Group Ministry
• Garden & Grounds Club
• Monthly Diaper Drive for The MaRiH Center
• New Church Facility (Completed 2026)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of ArlingtoncoreOthersParent ecclesiastical organization providing pastoral oversight, priest assignments, and alignment with Catholic Church teachings and canonical requirements. Bishop Michael F. Burbidge leads the diocese.
• St. Ambrose SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate K-8 Catholic school operated by the parish. Parish religious education classes (K-8, High School) held at the school facility. Shared facilities for youth ministry and formation programs.
• Catholic Charities (CCDA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiocesan Catholic Charities organization providing adoption services, pregnancy resources, and social services referrals. Parish pro-life resources reference Catholic Charities programs.
• The MaRiH CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly Diaper Drive partnership where St. Ambrose Parish collects diapers (all sizes), wipes, and formula (especially Similac Advance) for The MaRiH Center to distribute to mothers and babies in need. Critical needs support ongoing.
• Knights of Columbus (Ambrose Council #13968)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerParish council of the Catholic fraternal organization supporting parish events, fundraisers, and service initiatives. Hosts events like Family Game Night and Shroud of Turin presentation.
• Christ HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly meals program and knitted items donation recipient. Parish provides meal contributions and handmade items for distribution to those in need.
• Gabriel ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocesan Office of Family Life program for pregnancy assistance. Parish serves as outreach point connecting expectant mothers to Gabriel Project volunteers, material items, and community resources.
• Project RachelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocesan post-abortion ministry providing healing services. Parish serves as referral point for those seeking help after abortion through confidential support resources.
• Virginia Catholic Conference (VCC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerState advocacy organization led by Diocese of Arlington and Diocese of Richmond bishops advocating for respect life, social justice, family life, and education. Parish provides VCC Action Center links for advocacy.
• Women of St. Ambrose (WSA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerParish women's organization co-hosting events like Family Game Night and participating in service outreach including knitting group.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Catholic Charities USA: National Catholic social services organization. St. Ambrose partners with the local CCDA (Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington) for adoption and pregnancy referrals — comparable as a faith-based nonprofit ecosystem participant, though not a direct competitor.
• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): Global Catholic media network providing Mass livestreaming and religious education content. While not a parish, EWTN represents the broader Catholic broadcasting and digital formation ecosystem that parallels St. Ambrose's Vimeo livestream and faith formation offerings.
• Knights of Columbus: Catholic fraternal organization with a parish council (Ambrose Council #13968) operating inside St. Ambrose. Comparable as a faith-based membership organization that co-hosts parish events and fundraisers.

Direct peers

• St. Bernadette Catholic Church (Annandale): Adjacent Catholic parish in Annandale within the Diocese of Arlington with similar ministry mix, K-12 religious education, OCIA, online giving, and parish school — directly competing for the same Annandale-area Catholic families.
• St. Timothy Catholic Church (Chantilly): Catholic parish in the Diocese of Arlington serving a similar suburban Northern Virginia demographic with comparable K-12 religious education, OCIA, youth ministry, and online giving infrastructure.
• St. Mary Catholic Church (Alexandria): Historic Catholic parish in the Diocese of Arlington offering Mass, sacraments, faith formation, school, and outreach programs. Same diocesan governance and operating model as St. Ambrose.
• St. Leo the Great Catholic Church: A fellow Catholic parish in the Diocese of Arlington serving Northern Virginia. Operates the same diocesan structure, sacramental programs, religious education, and online giving platform — directly comparable in mission, scale, and revenue model to St. Ambrose.

Emerging players

• St. Ambrose School: The parish's wholly-owned K-8 Catholic school subsidiary. Operates as a separate entity but shares facilities, faculty coordination, and the religious education mission — comparable as a faith-based K-12 operator within the same organizational footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/user114709326
• Instagraminstagram.com/st_ambrose_catholic_church
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-ambrose-catholic-church

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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