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All Roads Lead to Independence
"We will strive to be a fraternity that fulfills our Masonic obligation to care for our members." - Scottish Rite Vision Statement Read more
Honoring Fellow Freemasons
“Brothers showed up with generators, power washers, and work gloves. And throughout last summer, the work progressed,” Brother Emery explained. Read more
Going “Over the Edge” for the Children’s Dyslexia Center
32° Scottish Rite Freemasons are known across the country for their commitment to charity and community service. Our Brothers perform countless acts of service, big and small, each day to help improve the lives of those around them. They’ve also been known to get creative in their charitable efforts from time to time. Read more
A Brotherhood Without Borders, 100 Years of DeMolay
Over 1,300 DeMolay attended the unveiling of the courtyard and subsequent celebration at the DeMolay International Headquarters in June. Read more
Pennsylvania’s Council of Deliberation Honors Service Award Recipients and Veterans
On July 14, Pennsylvania's Council of Deliberation held at Valley Forge welcomed hundreds of Masons from all over Pennsylvania for a special ceremony to honor both veterans and several service award recipients. Read more
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Helps DeMolay Celebrate Centennial
DeMolay International just turned 100 year old this year. To celebrate, employees of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library provided the fraternal youth organization the gift of service. Read more
Scaling the Summit
"Leaders must sometimes have enough integrity to set aside personal goals to help the group progress safely." Read more
The Freemasons of the Independence
The United States’ Founding Fathers, including George Washington, John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, and Paul Revere are well known across the U.S. for laying the foundation upon which our country has been built, just as their devotion to the Fraternity is lauded among Masons. Read more
The Legacy of the Masonic Apron
The Masonic apron is perhaps the greatest symbol of Masonic tradition and history, serving as a reminder to every Mason their commitment to uphold the values of the Craft. Read more
Meet the CDC's New Director of Operations, David L. Sharkis, 33°
Meet Dave Sharkis, the new Director of Operations, Children's Dyslexia Center. After years of doing his part helping his local center, Dave is excited to help lead the organization into its next chapter. Read more