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National Catholic Church of North America

We are an Ecumenical American Rite Catholic Church in the Old Catholic Line of Apostolic Succession.

As a national church we are not in communion with the Roman Catholic Church. We are in fact fully Ecumenical and fully Catholic in all aspects.  As a legitimate Church, our Clergy possess valid Holy Orders and our Presiding Bishop was consecrated in direct Apostolic Succession to the Apostle Peter. We are considered Independent Catholics, independent from Rome.  We respect the Vatican but are not governed by it.

The National Catholic Church of North America is committed to be a place of welcome and respite to all who seek Christ.  We uphold the faith received by the Apostles, a faith that still beckons all to the Lord's Table. Though not in communion with Rome, we recognize our dear friends who are Roman Catholic. Many of our Clergy are former RC Clergy or were active in the lay ministry. 

The NCCNA is an Ecumenical, Independent Catholic Church dedicated to reaching out to all who have felt disenfranchised or cut off from the sacraments of the "Catholic Faith" due to cannon law or unreasonable church policies.
 
Are you divorced or hurting in some way or in search of a vibrant church home?  We invite you to visit one of our welcoming parishes where you will find refuge and joy.

Have you missed the Sacraments, do your children need baptism?  Are you seeking to be married in a non-judgmental church with full Catholic Rites?  Do you seek all the Catholic Sacraments?  Then come see us and see what a difference we can make in your life.

Our home parish is St. Francis of Assisi in Phoenix, Arizona, located in the Chapel of Faith Lutheran Church near 7th St. and Camelback Rd. - 801 E. Camelback Rd. - with Mass every Sunday at 11am.

 Our Priests are always available to hold Mass in your home or other locations too. Our Presiding Bishop is +Bishop William Wettingfeld, Ph.D. with Fr. Ed D'Ettorre, OSFR as the Associate Pastor, and Fr. Tony Carrillo.  Fr. David Adams St. John and Rev. Aurore Leigh Barrett serve as Priests at our St. Valentine's Parish in Las Vegas, NV

Contacting the Chancery Office
+Most Rev. Bill Wettingfeld, Ph.D.
2053 S. Essex St.
Mesa, AZ 85208-4083
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Associate Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi National Catholic Church
Fr. Ed D'Ettorre, OSFR, Associate Pastor
St. Francis of Assisi National Catholic Church
(Chapel of Harmony)
1522 W. Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85009

Fr. Ed is also the Minister General of The Order Of St. Francis Of The Renewal.

Mass is held each Sunday at 10 am.

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+Bp. Bill and Fr. Ed.
Send an email to Fr. Ed D'Ettorre, OSFR