Welcome:
The Anglo-Catholic Diocese in North America with its headquarters located in Southern Arizona, is a Church / Religious Support Organization rooted in Orthodox Anglicanism. We believe and trust in one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This is at the heart of our faith. Anglicans believe that Jesus is God's Son. Jesus reveals to us that God is our Father, and God is available to us through the Holy Spirit. We believe in the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion. These are the two chief Sacraments of the Anglican Church. They are called chief sacraments because they are associated with the Lord himself. There are five other Sacramental Ministries of grace that are also seen as channels of God's presence and action. These are referred to as sacraments of the church and are "Reconciliation, Communion, Marriage, Ordination, and Anointing of the Sick".

What is Anglicanism ?
Anglican refers to a branch of Christianity that originated in England in the 16th century. It is a denomination that maintains certain fundamental Christian beliefs while keeping a unique identity that distinguishes it from other branches of Christianity. Anglicans recognize the authority of the Bible, the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed and other ancient Christian writings.
Anglican worship revolves around the "Eucharist" or "Holy Communion" and involves prayer, hymns, and biblical readings. The Anglican Church is led by bishops who are ordained in a succession that traces back to the Apostles.


What is the difference between Anglicanism and Roman Catholicism ?   
In many respects, there are no differences between the two churches. They are both Christian churches, springing from the same ancient source as the Eastern Orthodox churches. As such, Anglicans and Roman Catholics read the Bible with not only the two Testaments but also the Apocrypha, those books of the Hebrew Bible written in Greek. Both churches recite the Nicene and Apostles Creeds. Both administer Baptism and Confirmation, and celebrate the Holy Communion, as well as the four other  sacramental rites of Penance, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders. Their clergy are ordained deacons first, then priests, unless they are called to be perpetual deacons. From the priests, bishops are chosen and consecrated by no fewer than three bishops belonging to a scrupulously conserved line of bishops that reaches back to the earliest churches.
If you were to visit an Anglican parish ( they both use the term for a congregation ) and then a Roman Catholic parish, you would observe many other similarities. In the United States, at least, the liturgies are almost identical, as are the customary vestments worn by the clergy and lay assisting ministers.
Some Anglican Churches are in the "Anglican Communion" because they are in communion with the Archbishop of Canterbury and seek to uphold the catholic faith and reformed order inherited from the Church of England. Yet each one is independent. The Archbishop has no legal authority outside of the Diocese of Canterbury. He serves as a spiritual leader and symbol of unity.

Worship:
Anglican worship is diverse, and it is best understood by visiting and attending a local congregation. What is common to all is an inheritance of worship that recognizes the supremacy of the Bible and often finds expression through the Prayer Book. To understand what and how Anglicans pray is to understand what they believe. The Prayer Book, described as the Scriptures arranged for worship, provides helpful resources for everything from personal daily devotions to large public gatherings of worship. It includes prayers for every season of life. 

Membership:
In some countries, such as the United Kingdom, the Anglican church has been the State Church, and citizens who do not profess some other religious identification have been considered part of the Anglican church. In most other countries membership in the Anglican church has been voluntary. Anglicans believe in the possibility of universal salvation through Jesus Christ and thus are involved in outreach through various means, including missionary societies, websites, and social service.