On Saturday, January 11, 2025, the Most Rev. George R. Lucey, FCM, Presiding Bishop of the American National Catholic Church (ANCC), ordained seminarian James Conti to the sacred order of Deacon. Deacon Jim is now the second active Deacon in the ANCC. Deacon Jim is a transitional deacon and is pictured with Bishop George and Rev Deacon Mary Hurley, a permanent Deacon.