The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, F & AM

10/20/2026

Congratulations to Brother Louis S. Slack, Old Fort Lodge No. 537, Centre Hall, the newest member of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania's Century Club!

This award recognizes Pennsylvania Masons who have conferred 100 or more Masonic degrees. His unwavering dedication to advancing the craft is truly commendable.

📸: Brother Douglas J. Madenford, District Deputy Grand Master, 21st Masonic District

10/16/2026

Annual Communication and installation season is in full swing for many of our neighboring Masonic jurisdictions.

Masons of California, Prince Hall PA and Illinois Freemasonry were all gracious hosts to our Grand Lodge Officers, District Deputies and other members of our Masonic family who represented the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania at their respective Annual Communications. Congratulations to their newly installed Grand Masters!

California: M.W. Grand Master Ara Maloyan

Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania: M.W. Grand Master Eric Williams

Illinois: M.W. Grand Master Joseph B. Ferrell

10/14/2026

The Masonic Charities are the greatest expression of how Freemasonry turns the principles of brotherly love, relief and truth into action, creating lasting impact.

Through the Masonic Temple, Library & Museum; Masonic Village; Masonic Children’s Home; Masonic Youth Foundation; and Masonic Blood+Organ Donor Program, Pennsylvania Masons enhance countless lives across all generations.

Learn more about each charity, hear from those impacted by them and donate toward their missions at https://www.masoniccharitiespa.org/.

The Masonic Temple in Philadelphia Masonic Villages Masonic Children’s Home of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation PA Masonic Blood+Organ Donor Program

The Masonic Charities serve men, women and children of all ages, means and circumstances across Pennsylvania, throughout the United States and beyond. About the Masonic Charities Owned and operated by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, the Masonic Charities of Pennsylvania are accredited 501(c)(3) cha...

10/13/2026

The Smith family's Masonic legacy expanded by one generation at Lehighton Lodge No. 621 last week!

As R.W. Grand Master Robert D. Brink conferred Brother Jonathon Smith's Master Mason degree, the other three generations of Pennsylvania Masons in the family - grandfather William Walters; father Chris Smith, District Deputy Grand Master of the 45th Masonic District; and older sibling Charles Smith - were there to welcome him into the fraternity. (The Grand Master also conferred Charles' Master Mason degree two years ago.)

Congratulations to Brother Jonathon and the entire Smith family!

📸s: Brother Tyler Queen, WM, West Chester Lodge 322 F&AM

10/09/2026

Local and national Masonic leaders joined Pennsylvania Masons in the 35th Masonic District at Knapp Lodge No. 42's official visit with R.W. Grand Master Robert D. Brink!

Brethren heard about Grand Lodge history and The Masonic Temple in Philadelphia restoration and The Tun Legacy Foundation projects from the Grand Master and participated in a Q&A session. Additionally, they met Brother Eric C. Stahley, Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Holy Royal Arch Chapter of Pennsylvania, and Prince Patrick Ulebe, Honorable Provincial Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Nigeria, who was recognized at this year's June Quarterly Communication.

10/08/2026

Grand Master Brink and his wife, Allison, as well as Junior Grand Warden Eric Downs and his wife, Christina, are representing the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania at the Grand Lodge of Delaware’s Annual Meeting in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Following fraternal business, the event featured luau-themed entertainment.

Congratulations to Most Worshipful Grand Master Richard McTheny, who received a certificate from the Masonic Service Association of North America for his service, and to Brother Matthew Thompson, who will be installed as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Delaware today!

Freemasons in Delaware

10/05/2026

Shriners Children’s Philadelphia's "Amazing Care Affair" at The Union League of Philadelphia truly was an amazing time, celebrating the hospital's centennial and raising over $1.2 million!

Many Pennsylvania Masons attended, including R.W. Grand Master Robert D. Brink and Lady Allison Brink. Shekinah-Fernwood Lodge No. 246 and University Lodge No. 51 served as event sponsors.

Shriners Children's do incredible work helping kids, teens and their families heal and thrive.

10/02/2026

There's no place like home!

After several years of working toward this goal, Slatington Lodge No. 440 had its first meeting in the Slatington Masonic Community Center last week. Pennsylvania Masons from neighboring lodges in the district and beyond joined them for this historic occasion.

The Center will host the lodge's meetings - Thursday nights on or before the full moon - and other Masonic functions, with dedicated space for community events available soon. (Contact the lodge for open house dates and hall rental information.)

Thanks to the many dedicated parties who made this project possible.

09/30/2026

Congratulations to Columbia Lodge No. 91 on their 225th anniversary!

The lodge was constituted in Independence Hall (now part of Independence NHP, Edgar Allan Poe NHS & Thaddeus Kosciuszko NM and the Independence Historical Trust). Today, they meet at The Masonic Temple in Philadelphia on the third Monday of the month.

Author, columnist, radio and podcast host Michael Smerconish received the lodge's Columbia 91 Award for his community service, charitable endeavors, leadership skills and other qualities which align with our Masonic values.

📸s: Brother Noel Abejo

09/29/2026

Two U.S. Past Grand Masters, experts in Masonic history, scholarship and jurisprudence in their own rights, will present at the Pennsylvania Academy of Masonic Knowledge's fall 2026 symposium on Saturday, Oct. 24.

M.W. Past Grand Master Roger Van Gorden, Indiana Freemasons (2002-03), will cover "Masonic Renaissance: Kind of Like the Borgias." M.W. Past Grand Master R. Stephen Doan, Masons of California (1992-93), will speak on "That House Not Made with Hands."

The symposium is open to Masons and their spouses, significant others or guests. Register to attend in person at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/october-2026-symposium-of-the-academy-of-masonic-knowledge-tickets-2001709594281. The presentations will also be livestreamed that day.