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Florida Hurricane Isaias Disaster Relief Appeal
As of Oct. 13, Hurricane Isaias caused extensive destruction as it moved northward through Florida. Approximately 5,000 Masons have been affected, with many experiencing significant quality-of-life disruptions and personal property damage. Five Districts encompassing 39 Lodges were directly impacted, and nine Lodges sustained damage ranging from roof compromise to downed trees and related structural issues. As of today, power remains out for approximately 30,000 customers in the affected areas. Distribution points have been established [...]
Retrospective: America 250 in Philadelphia, July 27–28, 2026
Leading off a week of celebration with our partners in Washington D.C., the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania welcomed Masonic leaders, brethren and guests from scores of jurisdictions across the United States and around the world to Philadelphia to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Venezuela Earthquake Disaster Relief Appeal
On June 24, 2026, two large earthquakes struck northwestern and central Venezuela, both centered in San Felipe, Yaracur. Currently, hundreds of thousands are homeless, more than 5,000 were killed, at least 16,500 are injured and tens of thousands remain missing. As of July 17, at least five brother Masons and 300 relatives of brothers were killed. Thousands more have lost their homes, their livelihoods and their worldly possessions. Lastly, the Grand Lodge Temple in [...]
Creating Holiday Memories at Hollidaysburg Lodge No. 220
By Brother Chase L. Richardson, Senior Warden, Hollidaysburg Lodge No. 220 This past Easter eve, Hollidaysburg Masonic Lodge No. 220 held our second annual Easter egg hunt following our monthly breakfast, which Brother Jason A. Wilkinson, District Deputy Grand Master - District 20, hosts for brethren, families and potential Masons.
Protect Yourself Against Fake Masonic Facebook Pages
Fake Facebook pages, whether impersonating individuals or businesses, are a common issue on the platform, often used for malicious purposes like identity theft or scams. The Masonic Temple in Philadelphia and Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania social media sites are no exception. There’s been a recent uptick in Facebook pages claiming to be the Grand Lodge or the Masonic Temple, as well as attempting to sell official merchandise. Other Grand Lodges are experiencing this issue as [...]
Kentucky Flooding Relief Appeal
Grand Master Mitchell A. May of Kentucky has requested the Masonic Service Association of North America (MSA) to issue this Disaster Relief Appeal. Catastrophic flooding has affected brethren in the Grand Jurisdiction of Kentucky. Among the flooded structures were lodges in the eastern-most region of the Commonwealth. Brothers have lost their small businesses and their workplaces. Many have lost everything, their homes and worldly possessions included. They request your assistance.Please make checks payable to: MSA [...]
California Wildfires Relief Appeal
Grand Master Arthur L. Salazar Jr. of California has requested the Masonic Service Association of North America (MSA) issue this Disaster Relief Appeal. Earlier this month, large parts of Los Angeles County were ravaged by several horrific fires which took several lives, destroyed entire communities and flattened thousands of structures. While we are not aware of any of member lives that were lost, we have received daily requests from members who have lost their [...]
Florida, North Carolina & South Carolina Hurricane Helene – Disaster Relief Appeals
Grand Masters Donald W. Cowart, of Florida; Bobby Rideout, of North Carolina; and Steven D. Hames, of South Carolina, have requested the Masonic Service Association of North America (MSA) to issue these Disaster Relief Appeals. Following the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Grand Lodge of Florida has had many lodges that could not afford the insurance outlay of funds, and they are now in need of assistance. The situation in North Carolina is quite [...]
Brazil Rain and Flooding Disaster Relief Appeal
The Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has been hit by heavy rains resulting in widespread flooding. As a result, many people are left homeless and in need of assistance, including families of affected Freemasons belonging to the Grande Oriente do Brasil do Rio Grande do Sul – GOB/RS and their communities. Grand Master Marco Antonio Aronne de Abreu has requested the Masonic Service Association of North America (MSA) to issue this Disaster [...]
Piecing Together Family History
Brother Robert Platt has always enjoyed the challenge of genealogy work, including completing pedigree charts for fellow brothers.
One Masonic Family: Leading and Becoming Better Together
Richard Korn, WM, Ashland Lodge No. 294 Our journey began in 2010. I was at a restaurant in Northern PA for bear camp when an older gentleman asked me if I was a Traveling Man. I said “Yes,” thinking he meant do I travel for work? My friend (who I had no idea was a Mason) whispered to me. “No, he means are you a Mason?” I was taken aback, as I really didn’t [...]
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