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An Annual Meeting to Remember
September 19, 2019
A whopping 1,953 Masons and their ladies gathered in Milwaukee for the 2019 Annual Session. We laughed, we cried, and we celebrated 211 candidates who received the 33°. Read more
A Brotherhood Without Borders, 100 Years of DeMolay
July 18, 2019
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
July 16, 2019
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
July 11, 2019
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
Ill. Sammy Lee Davis, 33°, Defender of Peace and Freedom New Recognition Program for Veterans from the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
April 18, 2019
As 32° Scottish Rite Freemasons, devotion to country is a core value that guides us in everyday life. On April 19, 1775, the battle at Lexington and Concord launched the American Revolution. This day provides a fitting moment to introduce you to our Brother and military hero, Sammy Lee Davis, 33°, as well as announce a new veterans recognition program named after him. Read more
St. Edoüard & the Origins of Masonry
April 9, 2019
We are proud to announce the release of the annotated translation of "Saint Edoüard, a 1748 Masonic Lodge During the French Enlightenment", by Ill. Brother Kamel Oussayef, 33°. Transport yourself to mid-18th century Paris, France to learn about the history, environment, and societal standings of these Lodge members and how Freemasonry impacted their personal lives. Read more
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day By Recognizing these Irish Freemasons
March 15, 2019
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today is known for shamrocks, pots of gold, leprechauns, and green as far as the eye can see! But did you know there are some pretty notable Irish Freemasons? Read more
March is DeMolay Month
March 7, 2019
In the 32° Scottish Rite, NMJ, we take pride in supporting DeMolay’s purpose and feel lucky that our very own leader, SGC David Glattly, lives a life built on its principles and values. Read on to learn more about his story and help us celebrate their centennial celebration this DeMolay Month. Read more
28 Days of Masons
February 7, 2019
We have completed the first week of The 28 Days of Masons Celebration! Find out what Freemasonry means to your fellow Brothers... Read more
Scottish Rite, NMJ Wins Grand Master's Golden Gavel Award from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
January 28, 2019
The Scottish Rite, NMJ, was selected by the Grand Master of Massachusetts for his personal 2018 Golden Gavel award. M.W. Gleason chose the Scottish Rite in honor of our work on The Path Forward — our strategic marketing and outreach initiative that not only benefits our members, but Freemasonry as a whole. Read more