Parish Leadership

Bishop George Lucey, FCM
Presiding Bishop of the American National Catholic Church.
Bishop Lucey completed his seminary studies at Regis College, the Jesuit Pontifical College at the University of Toronto. He holds a S.T.B and a M.Div. from Regis. During his formation as a Franciscan Bishop George ministered at St. Francis Table in Toronto, Canada, St. Joan of Arc in Toronto, at the Capuchin monastery in Monterrey, Mexico and at the HIV/AIDS clinic of the Order of St. Camellias in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. He also earned a Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH and a Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.) from Graduate Theological Foundation, Mishawaka, IN
In 2008 Bishop George was consecrated to the episcopacy in the line of Charles Duarte-Costa and through the Apostolic lines of Utrecht of the Bishops Harris and Carfora, at the St. Augustine Chapel of College of Chaplains of the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. Immediately following his consecration Bishop went to Cameroon, Africa, where there had been an absence of a bishop for two years. While there Bishop George erected the Diocese of the Holy Rosary with the necessary infrastructure, ordained two men to the priesthood, confirmed, baptized and aided in the founding of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary.
Presiding Bishop of the American National Catholic Church.
Bishop Lucey completed his seminary studies at Regis College, the Jesuit Pontifical College at the University of Toronto. He holds a S.T.B and a M.Div. from Regis. During his formation as a Franciscan Bishop George ministered at St. Francis Table in Toronto, Canada, St. Joan of Arc in Toronto, at the Capuchin monastery in Monterrey, Mexico and at the HIV/AIDS clinic of the Order of St. Camellias in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. He also earned a Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH and a Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.) from Graduate Theological Foundation, Mishawaka, IN
In 2008 Bishop George was consecrated to the episcopacy in the line of Charles Duarte-Costa and through the Apostolic lines of Utrecht of the Bishops Harris and Carfora, at the St. Augustine Chapel of College of Chaplains of the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. Immediately following his consecration Bishop went to Cameroon, Africa, where there had been an absence of a bishop for two years. While there Bishop George erected the Diocese of the Holy Rosary with the necessary infrastructure, ordained two men to the priesthood, confirmed, baptized and aided in the founding of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary.

Fr. Jim Lehman, FCM Pastor and Founder
Vicar of Clergy, ANCC
Vicar General, Franciscan Community of Mercy
As a young man Fr. Jim entered the Alexian Brothers, a Roman Catholic Order dedicated to the care of the sick. After leaving the order, he continued working with those struggling emotionally and physically, getting a BA in Interpersonal Communications in 1973 and in 1975 his Master of Social Work. Both degrees were from Hunter College in New York City. At the same time his desire to serve God and His people led him to pursuing ordination as a Permanent Deacon in the Roman Catholic Church. In 1987 he was ordained by Archbishop Robert Sanchez in Santa Fe and following his ordination he completed a BA in Religious Studies from the College of Santa Fe. For a while he served at IHM Cathedral in Las Cruces but left in 1995, completing his theological education at St. Alban Theological Seminary, getting ordained to the priesthood in the Anglican tradition, and founding Holy Family Parish. He did this for he believed that church should be a place where "all were welcome." While as pastor, he continued his work as a therapist in private practice and has worked at New Mexico State University as a College Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work. To integrate these various interested in 2003 he completed his Doctorate in Psychology looking at the psychological and spiritual effects of abuse and neglect. In June of 2014 he was Incardinated into the American National Catholic Church.
Vicar of Clergy, ANCC
Vicar General, Franciscan Community of Mercy
As a young man Fr. Jim entered the Alexian Brothers, a Roman Catholic Order dedicated to the care of the sick. After leaving the order, he continued working with those struggling emotionally and physically, getting a BA in Interpersonal Communications in 1973 and in 1975 his Master of Social Work. Both degrees were from Hunter College in New York City. At the same time his desire to serve God and His people led him to pursuing ordination as a Permanent Deacon in the Roman Catholic Church. In 1987 he was ordained by Archbishop Robert Sanchez in Santa Fe and following his ordination he completed a BA in Religious Studies from the College of Santa Fe. For a while he served at IHM Cathedral in Las Cruces but left in 1995, completing his theological education at St. Alban Theological Seminary, getting ordained to the priesthood in the Anglican tradition, and founding Holy Family Parish. He did this for he believed that church should be a place where "all were welcome." While as pastor, he continued his work as a therapist in private practice and has worked at New Mexico State University as a College Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work. To integrate these various interested in 2003 he completed his Doctorate in Psychology looking at the psychological and spiritual effects of abuse and neglect. In June of 2014 he was Incardinated into the American National Catholic Church.

Fr. Louie Amezaga, Associate Pastor
His interest in the priesthood led him to St. Meinrad School of Theology where he completed a double masters in 1995.-MA in Catholic Life and Thought and an M Div. He was ordained to the priesthood through the Roman Catholic Church where he served until 1999. For a number of years he served part time at Holy Family while also teaching High School math and science. Fr. Louie has been known to the people of Holy Family since 2002 and continues to teach at a local High School. He was Incardinating into the ANCC in 2015.
His interest in the priesthood led him to St. Meinrad School of Theology where he completed a double masters in 1995.-MA in Catholic Life and Thought and an M Div. He was ordained to the priesthood through the Roman Catholic Church where he served until 1999. For a number of years he served part time at Holy Family while also teaching High School math and science. Fr. Louie has been known to the people of Holy Family since 2002 and continues to teach at a local High School. He was Incardinating into the ANCC in 2015.
Parish Council
Jessicalyn Robles-President Alex Sanchez-Vice President
Martha Morales-Treasurer Fr. Jim Lehman, FCM-Pastor/Secretary Melissa Carbajal-Member
Serving until Dec. 31, 2021: Jessicalyn Robles and Alex Sanchez
Serving until Dec. 31, 2022: Martha Morales and Melissa Carbajal
Finance Committee
Fr. Jim Lehman, FCM-Pastor Martha Morales, Treasurer
Charles Harster, FCM-Accounting Bill Sampson, Church Secretary
Martha Morales-Treasurer Fr. Jim Lehman, FCM-Pastor/Secretary Melissa Carbajal-Member
Serving until Dec. 31, 2021: Jessicalyn Robles and Alex Sanchez
Serving until Dec. 31, 2022: Martha Morales and Melissa Carbajal
Finance Committee
Fr. Jim Lehman, FCM-Pastor Martha Morales, Treasurer
Charles Harster, FCM-Accounting Bill Sampson, Church Secretary