Membership

With so many people experiencing “digital burnout” right now, Brother Bill Rhoda’s South Philadelphia typewriter business, Philly Typewriter, is thriving, not failing – as one might expect. Bill is one of several members of Lodge No. 52 with a high level of expertise and commitment to his craft.

Brother Stephen Pierce, Cassia Mt. Horeb Lodge No. 273, Ardmore, has been a history buff since he was a young child. As a historical tour guide, he enjoys the challenge of making history interesting to people.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, the Sporting Clays events netted $32,932 to support Grand Lodge operations.

In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Brother Ryan Parsons, P.M., St. John’s Lodge No. 435, Reading, and his wife, Amy, found a way to bring some much-needed holiday cheer to their neighbors. Since they were unable to take their three young children to visit Santa in person, they decided to pivot, taking on the roles of Santa and Mrs. Claus themselves.

Imagine facing freezing temperatures and blistery windchill, knowing you have no place to go for the night. Thanks to Upper Bucks Code Blue and Quakertown Masonic Lodge No. 512, local individuals experiencing homelessness have a safe place to enjoy a warm meal and sleep.

Freemasonry is making a formal return to Spartansburg, Pennsylvania, with the newly constituted Spartanburg Traditional Lodge No. 817, a significant milestone after a 50-year absence from the community.

The 8th Masonic District awarded the 75-year Diamond Jubilee to Brother and Dr. William D. Cribbs. Following this ceremony, a ribbon cutting was held for a custom-built pavilion and furniture donated by Lodge No. 9 to Masonic Village at Warminster.

The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania celebrated Independence Day by honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Freemasonry came to Johnstown, Pennsylvania – a small city located about 65 miles from Pittsburgh – in 1854 when Cambria Lodge No. 278 was constituted.

Brother William (Bill) Lowe, Garfield Lodge No. 559, DuBois, has an impressive attendance record. He was raised in December 2001 and has made almost every stated and extra meeting, only missing one or two due to health or bad weather.