St. Joseph of Arimathea is an American National Catholic Church. We celebrate the unconditional love of God in all of the traditional Catholic sacraments, while embracing, with open hearts and minds the spirit of Christ's inclusive compassion and love. Although part of the greater Catholic tradition, we're independent of Rome; accept same-sex marriage, divorce, married priests and the ordination of women. We practice an open communion believing in the gifts of God for the people of God. We might be who you're looking for and we welcome all! We celebrate mass each Sunday at 11am.

History
The American National Catholic Church was established as an Independent Catholic jurisdiction in 2009. The intent in forming the church was to begin a community that harnesses the promise of the Independent Catholic movement, while avoiding the various difficulties and weaknesses which have traditionally accompanied many jurisdictions.

The first presiding bishop of the ANCC is Bishop George R. Lucey, FCM. Bishop Lucey holds a doctoral degree in psychology and has worked in higher education as a professor of psychology. The first ordination in the ANCC took place on December 19, 2009 in New Haven, CT when Rev. Matthew Bailey, FCM was ordained to the priesthood and serves as Pastor at St. Joseph of Arimathea Church.

From the founding days of the Church, all candidates for ordination and incardination have been required to engage in a process that is thorough and fair. Criminal background checks and psychological evaluations are required for all applicants.