Month: March 2023


Tennessee/US - Jonesborough Masonic Lodge is celebrating its bicentennial
31 Mar 2023

Tennessee/US – Jonesborough Masonic Lodge is celebrating its bicentennial

(by Robert Houk, Johnson City Press, March 26, 2023)   Rhea Masonic Lodge No. 47 of the Free & Accepted […]

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Texas/US - Masonic Youth host Rainbow University
30 Mar 2023

Texas/US – Masonic Youth host Rainbow University

(by editorial board, Corsicana Daily Sun, March 29, 2023)   The Gun Barrel City Masonic Youth Rainbow Girls hosted the […]

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Philippines - What’s the problem with Freemasonry, anyway?
29 Mar 2023

Philippines – What’s the problem with Freemasonry, anyway?

(by editorial board, The Pillar, March 29, 2023)   The Catholic bishops of the Philippines reminded Catholics last week that […]

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London/England - Charity supporting Orthodox teenage girls awarded £40k Freemasons grant
28 Mar 2023

London/England – Charity supporting Orthodox teenage girls awarded £40k Freemasons grant

(by Sam Baker, Jewish News, March 27, 2023)   A charity providing mental health support to Jewish teenage girls in […]

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Canada - Chinese Freemasons celebrate 160 years of community and cultural support
27 Mar 2023

Canada – Chinese Freemasons celebrate 160 years of community and cultural support

(by Winston Szeto, CBC, March 25, 2023)   Cecil Fung’s first visit to central B.C. was an enlightening one, and […]

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India - Freemasons of friendship and fraternity
26 Mar 2023

India – Freemasons of friendship and fraternity

(by editorial board, Indian Express, 06th March 2023)   An entry to the temple of the Freemasons Hall, Egmore, is […]

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Texas/U.S. - Grand Master Renders Official Decision on Transgenders and Masonry
25 Mar 2023

Texas/U.S. – Grand Master Renders Official Decision on Transgenders and Masonry

(by Christopher Hodapp, Freemasons for Dummies, March 25, 2023)   The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas AF&AM, […]

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24 Mar 2023

Minnesota/U.S. – The Crookston Masonic Lodge to hold breakfast fundraiser for FFA

(by editorial board, KROX, March 23, 2023)   The Crookston Masonic Lodge #141 will hold a free will donation breakfast […]

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Yorkshire/England - Olicana Freemasons support the Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks
23 Mar 2023

Yorkshire/England – Olicana Freemasons support the Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks

(by Claire Lomax, Ilkley Gazette, 23rd March 2023)   Local parks group, Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks have received a […]

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British Columbia and Yukon/Canada - Abbotsford Masonic Temple digital marker links past to the present
22 Mar 2023

British Columbia and Yukon/Canada – Abbotsford Masonic Temple digital marker links past to the present

(by Jessica Peters, The Abbotsford News, March 22, 2023)   To celebrate 150 years of history in this province, the […]

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England/West Norfolk RDA welcomes Freemasons to Magpie Centre after receiving generous grant
21 Mar 2023

England/West Norfolk RDA welcomes Freemasons to Magpie Centre after receiving generous grant

(by Judy Bates, Lynn News, 16 March 2023)   After being awarded a £10,000 grant from the Masonic Charitable Foundation, […]

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BBC's The Gold: Top Freemason hits back at brotherhood's portrayal and lifts the lid on secret handshakes
20 Mar 2023

BBC’s The Gold: Top Freemason hits back at brotherhood’s portrayal and lifts the lid on secret handshakes

(by Chris Britcher, Kent Online, 19 March 2023)   One of the highest ranked Freemasons in Kent has hit out […]

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Cornwall/England - Penhaligon's Friends, Redruth gets £15k from Freemasons
19 Mar 2023

Cornwall/England – Penhaligon’s Friends, Redruth gets £15k from Freemasons

(by Paul Armstrong, The Packet, March 19, 2023)   A Redruth based charity offering focussed support for bereaved children has […]

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Cumbria/England - Freemasons donate to Suicide Bereavement Support
18 Mar 2023

Cumbria/England – Freemasons donate to Suicide Bereavement Support

(by Imogen Barber, The Mail, 18th March 2023)   Cumbria Freemasons have chosen to donate £1200 to a small, but […]

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Virginia/U.S. - Clifton Forge Masonic Lodge No. 166 welcomes Brother Meadows
17 Mar 2023

Virginia/U.S. – Clifton Forge Masonic Lodge No. 166 welcomes Brother Meadows

(by Virginian Review Staff, Virginian Review, March 17, 2023)   Clifton Forge Masonic Lodge No. 166 welcomes new Master Mason […]

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Cumbria/England - Freemasons provide £1.15 million in aid to Ukraine
16 Mar 2023

Cumbria/England – Freemasons provide £1.15 million in aid to Ukraine

(by Brandon Mawson, News &Star, 16th March 2023)   This time last year the world watched on in disbelief as […]

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California/U.S. - Lions and Masons team up for blood drive
15 Mar 2023

California/U.S. – Lions and Masons team up for blood drive

(by Carpinteria Lions Club, Carpinteria Lions Club Facebook profile, March 26, 2023)   Blood drive. Please help, March 25, 9am-2pm. […]

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India - Lodge Cochin: ‘Secretive’ hub of Freemasons since 1921
14 Mar 2023

India – Lodge Cochin: ‘Secretive’ hub of Freemasons since 1921

(by Govind Menon, The New Indian Express, 11th March 2023)   Secretive societies have always captured the public imagination, with […]

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Missouri/U.S. - Masonic Lodge, Grimco donate $4,500 to School Lunch Relief Fund
13 Mar 2023

Missouri/U.S. – Masonic Lodge, Grimco donate $4,500 to School Lunch Relief Fund

(by Roxie Murphy, Gasconade County Republican, March 1, 2023 )   The Owensville Masonic Lodge and local businesses joined together […]

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Shropshire/England - Charity at the heart of Freemasonry
12 Mar 2023

Shropshire/England – Charity at the heart of Freemasonry

(by Daniel Morris, Shropshire Star, March 6, 2023)   With roots going back to the medieval period and the traditions […]

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10 Mar 2023

Florida/U.S – Freemasons keep serving community in various ways

(by editorial board, The Apopka Chief .com, March 10, 2023)   On February 25, the Brothers of Orange Lodge No. […]

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North Carolina/U.S. - First African American Masonic Lodge could receive local landmark designation
09 Mar 2023

North Carolina/U.S. – First African American Masonic Lodge could receive local landmark designation

(by WECT Staff, West News 6, March 8, 2023)   Giblem Lodge No. 2, the first African American Masonic Lodge, […]

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08 Mar 2023

Oklahoma/U.S. – Elgin Masonic Lodge hosts annual Cowboys and Hippies charity event

(by Amaya Ward and Destany Fuller, abc7NEWS, March 5, 2023)   The Masonic Lodge of Elgin held their 4th annual […]

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South Australia - Mitchell Freemasons in pursuit of new members
07 Mar 2023

South Australia – Mitchell Freemasons in pursuit of new members

(by Grace Frost, The North Central Review, March 7, 2023)   The Mitchell Masonic Lodge is excited to host a […]

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Minnesota/U.S. - The history and mystery of Marshall’s Old Masonic Temple
05 Mar 2023

Minnesota/U.S. – The history and mystery of Marshall’s Old Masonic Temple

(by Maureem Sander, Independent, March 4, 2023)   The other day while lunching in Marshall I noticed an unusual insignia […]

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Texas/U.S. - Laredo Masonic Lodge distributes Lamar Medals on Awards Night
04 Mar 2023

Texas/U.S. – Laredo Masonic Lodge distributes Lamar Medals on Awards Night

(by Malena Charur, Laredo Morning Times, March 4, 2023)   Eleven high school students were recognized with Lamar Medals by […]

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Virginia/U.S. - Clifton Forge Masonic Lodge #166 recognizes Past Masters
03 Mar 2023

Virginia/U.S. – Clifton Forge Masonic Lodge #166 recognizes Past Masters

(by editorial board, The Virginian Review,March 1, 2023)   Clifton Forge Masonic Lodge #166 recognizes Past Masters with a delicious […]

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London/England - Freemasons pledge £3m to London Air Ambulance appeal
02 Mar 2023

London/England – Freemasons pledge £3m to London Air Ambulance appeal

(by Nathalie Raffray, Times Series, 2nd March 2023)   The London Air Ambulance charity is making largest ever appeal, ‘Up […]

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Yorkshire/England - Freemasons make donation to Next Steps Ryedale's Men in Sheds project
01 Mar 2023

Yorkshire/England – Freemasons make donation to Next Steps Ryedale’s Men in Sheds project

(by Karen Darley, Gazette&Herald, 2nd March 2023)   A donation of £1,600 has been made to Next Steps Ryedale to […]

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