Appendant and Affiliated Organizations
Masonic-Affiliated Organizations
Scottish Rite
The Scottish Rite is the largest and most widely practiced Masonic Rite in the world and employs a lodge system. It is part of a tradition of “high degrees” that expand upon and elaborate the teachings and lessons of the first three degrees of Freemasonry.
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Masonic Jurisdiction
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Canada
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Mexico
Scottish Rite Museum of Our National History
Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation, AASR
Scottish Rite, Valley of Allentown, PA
Scottish Rite, Valley of Altoona, PA
Scottish Rite, Valley of Coudersport, PA
Scottish Rite, Valley of Erie, PA
Scottish Rite, Valley of Harrisburg, PA
Scottish Rite, Valley of Lancaster, PA
Scottish Rite, Valley of New Castle, PA
Scottish Rite, Valley of Oil City, PA
Scottish Rite, Valley of Philadelphia, PA
Scottish Rite, Valley of Pittsburgh, PA
Scottish Rite, Valley of Reading, PA
Scottish Rite, Valley of Williamsport, PA
“The Northern Light” Journal Publication of the AASR-NMJ (Members Only – Requires NMJ Login; Current issue available on home page)
York Rite
The York Rite comprises a collection of separate Masonic bodies and associated degrees. The three primary bodies in the York Rite are the Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Council of Royal & Select Masters or Council of Cryptic Masons and the Commandery of Knights Templar.
The York Rite of Freemasonry in Pennsylvania
The Grand Holy Royal Arch Chapter of Pennsylvania
Grand Council of Royal and Select Master Masons of Pennsylvania
Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania
General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International
General Grand Council, Cryptic Masons, International
Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America
Tall Cedars of Lebanon
Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North America is an appendant Masonic organization devoted to fostering friendship and fellowship among Freemasons and to all mankind.
Shriners International
Shriners International is a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. Shriners International also supports Shriners Hospitals for Children®.
Grotto
The Grotto provides a social element to its members, with sympathy and good fellowship being the key tenets of the organization.
High Twelve International
High Twelve is an organization of Master Masons who support Masonic causes with special emphasis on youth support and patriotic events. It is so named because noon was once known as “high twelve” and the time to call off from labor.
Amaranth
The principal objects for which the organization is formed are fraternal, social and charitable. It endeavors to develop the moral character of its members through a belief in a Supreme Being and the teachings of Truth, Faith, Wisdom and Charity.
Eastern Star
The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong. Its stated purposes are: Charitable, Educational, Fraternal and Scientific.