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St. Ambrose Academy News

The Love that Called Me Back

The Love that Called Me Back

Senior Taylor Balzer's talk at the 2012 Benefit Dinner. Watch video >> Read More

2012 All Class Reunion

2012 All Class Reunion

Immaculate Heart of Mary Pastor Fr. Bart Timmerman reminded the past, present, and future students of St. Ambrose Academy and their families of the importance of Catholic education. Read More

Gina Pignotti Hired as First Dean of Students

Gina Pignotti Hired as First Dean of Students

Award-winning science teacher Gina Pignotti will start this fall. Read more >> Read More

Informing Minds, Changing Hearts

Informing Minds, Changing Hearts

"When I was little and dreamed of a what a vocation in teaching might be, I think I was dreaming of St. Ambrose." See teacher Theresa Klinkhammer's address to the 2011 Benefit dinner. Watch Video >> Read More

Downsides

Downsides

Senior Winifred Hoerr offers an ironic look at the Catholic classical academy in her address to the 2011 Benefit dinner. Watch Video >> Read More

Community Involvement

Community Involvement

Senior Clare Stiennon talks about the difference that St. Ambrose students can make in the community in her address to the 2011 Benefit dinner. Watch Video >> Read More

Peter Carey: Light of the World

Peter Carey: Light of the World

2011 graduate Peter Carey discusses how St. Ambrose Academy has helped him.. and what to say to a rock. Watch Video >> Read More

The St. Ambrose Academy Experience

The St. Ambrose Academy Experience

A place to find truth, beauty, or a vocation, a place to see the faith woven into all subjects, a place to make a difference. Students and graduates on St. Ambrose Academy. Watch Video >> Read More

What it takes to be great

What it takes to be great

Angela Hineline was sure that St. Ambrose Academy couldn't be a great school...until she paid a visit. Watch Video >> Read More

You Could Not Make a Better Choice

You Could Not Make a Better Choice

The Most Reverend Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison, discusses St. Ambrose Academy and building up the Church in the Diocese of Madison. [download] Read More

Omnia Christus est nobis!

Omnia Christus est nobis!

"Christ is everything for us!" was the motto of 4th Century Bishop of Milan and Doctor of the Church St. Ambrose. It is also the motto of St. Ambrose Academy. Read More

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What is Classical Education?

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A study of the liberal arts aims at training the mind to grasp truth, rather than simply imparting knowledge or working for economic gain. Read More

Reason for Catholic Education

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What is the reason for Catholic education? Bishop Robert Morlino told gathered students, families, and staff: "If a Catholic school doesn't lead you to Jesus Christ then, it's very simple, then it costs too much. We believe in Catholic schools because we believe they are the best way for you to find Jesus Christ, but apart from that we have no other purpose." Read More

Mission Statement

St. Ambrose Academy is an accredited Catholic school whose mission is to assist parents in the formation of their children by providing a classical education rooted in the Catholic faith.

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Mission Breakfasts

Come and learn about the mission of St. Ambrose Academy at one of our mission breakfasts, scheduled monthly during the school year. Unless otherwise noted, the breakfasts are held at St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Parish on the west side of Madison. Call (608) 827-5863 to make a reservation.

Spring 2013 Mission Breakfast Dates:

* Thurs., March 14: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
* Wed., April 17: 7:30-8:30 a.m.
* Mon., May 13: 7:00-8:00 a.m.

 

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Melissa Emmel 2011 Graduation Speech
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Fr. Eric Nielsen 2010 Benefit Speech
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Michael Bowden 2010 Graduation Speech
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Carey Weakland-Warden 2010 Graduation Speech
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Holiness Prep
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What it takes to be great
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"You could not make a better choice"
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Mary Stiennon 2009 Graduation Speech
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Olivia Smithmier-Bohn 2009 Graduation Speech
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Andy Teeter 2009 Graduation Speech
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Anna Schiedermayer 2009 Graduation Speech
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Andy Teeter, 2008 Benefit Dinner
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Catholic Schools and Vocations
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Suzi Weakland-Warden 2007 Bishop's Dinner Address
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John Paul Carey Graduation
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Theresa Ptak Graduation
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Thomas Carey Graduation
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Carrie Skinner 2008 Orientation
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Paul Matenaer: Catholic Schools & Vocations


Bishop Morlino's homily from his Mass for St. Ambrose Academy on April 7, 2005:


Bishop Morlino's closing remarks from his Mass for St. Ambrose Academy on April 7, 2005:

St. Ambrose Academy
In the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Education Wing
602 Everglade Drive, Madison, WI 53717
(608) 827-5863