Peace of Christ Parish

The Roots of St. Ambrose

St. Ambrose Church was established as the 31st parish in the Diocese of Rochester on November 12, 1921. It has been eighty years since the new parish was started to serve the needs of a growing population in the Northeast section of Rochester and Irondequoit. Bishop Thomas F. Hickey appointed Father Walter B. McCarthy as the first pastor of the new parish. Corpus Christi Church served the area until the time St. Ambrose Parish was established. ›› more

The History of St. Ambrose School

Faith. Humanity. Creativity. Charity. At St. Ambrose School these traditions did not develop overnight, but have been fostered since its beginning in 1922.

The original school building was built in 1922 under the leadership of the Reverand Walter McCarthy, the first pastor. It housed eight classrooms, a church that seated 600, and a large hall for parish activities. The Annex, which still stands, was added in 1926. ›› more

About St. Ambrose

At the age of At 33 Ambrose had it all - a successful career as a lawyer, an important position as governor of Milan, the approval and friendship of the emperor, and a large estate. ›› more

Virtual Tour

Map and Directions to St. Ambrose