

Two men from neighboring Masonic lodges were involved in coaching a girls’ softball team that went on to win the Little League Softball World Series
In 2025, the 8th Masonic District rallied to support a struggling rural lodge located nearly four hours away.

What’s New
When a man is raised a Master Mason, his journey is just beginning.
A little over four years ago, Vaux Lodge No. 406 in Hamburg was facing declining attendance and waning engagement.
Brother Mike Gerhard shares the story of a 20th century strongman legend who lived in the Manheim area.
While the Masonic Charities scope is broad, the impact is personal.
A New Tradition of Craftsmanship for Pennsylvania Past Masters
The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce a new opportunity for lodges to present their outgoing Masters with a Pennsylvania Past Master’s Apron, created in partnership with renowned artisan Patrick Craddock of The Craftsman’s Apron.
Brother Craddock’s hand-made regalia is admired across the country for its historical accuracy, attention to detail and the reverence it shows to Masonic heritage. Modeled after the successful “Lone Star Apron” program in Texas, the Pennsylvania Past Master’s Apron may include personalization discreetly placed beneath the flap.









