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(by Joséphine Dedet, The Africa Report, September 7, 2024)

 

African Masons have been strengthening their ties with their Turkish brothers via lodge twinning and reciprocal visits. Here’s our report from Istanbul’s ‘holiest of holy places’. On the evening of 10 May, the Grand Lodge of Turkiye – the country’s largest confederation, with 18,000 members – welcomed its brothers to the annual General Assembly at its headquarters, in Istanbul’s Pera district. Two African Grand Masters made the trip: business lawyer Sylvère Koyo leading the Côte d’Ivoire delegation and Alassane Koné, head of Niger’s delegation. Others in attendance included Ali Traoré, the Grand Lodge of Burkina Faso’s number two, as well as respective members of the Grand Lodges of Congo and Mali’s board of directors, Hilarion Bounsana and Aliou Touré… read more:

 

 

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(by Jason Cross, Jamaica Observer, September 8, 2024)

 

A long-running discussion on the possible formation of a Grand Lodge of Jamaica is being revived by Scottish Freemasons here who will examine the issue at a forum this week. The 2024 staging of the Howard Constantine Ennis Masonic Forum is scheduled for September 11 at the Freemason’s Building, McGregor Square on Beechwood Avenue, St Andrew and is being organised by The Glenlyon Lodge. Two of the lodge’s past masters, Warren McDonald and Neville Wallace, initiated the discussion which comes amid lively debate on Jamaica’s intention to sever ties with the British monarchy. According to Scottish District Grand Chaplain Reverend Peter Clarke, who … read more:

 

 

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(by Wangaratta Chronicle, Mansfield Courier, 9th September 2024)

 

Wangaratta Lodge of St John and Freemasons Foundation has provided a $2000 donation to further support the Wangaratta RSL Bob Iskov Kokoda Scholarship and its next group of students who will walk the Kokoda Track in 2025. This is the third of four annual donations the Wangaratta Lodge of St John and the Freemasons Foundation has committed to the scholarship, in order to assist local students expe… read more:

 

 

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(by Ella Woszczyk, exeter today, September 1, 2024)

 

A Freemason from Lincolnshire who is hoping to raise £100,000 for the Masonic Charitable Foundation is heading through East Devon next week as part of his 6,500-mile walk around the British coastline. Chris Jones started his 18-month-long walk in Skegness on January 1, 2023, and has covered 4,215 miles so far. Chris has a touching reason for wanting to raise money for this charity. Chris sought the help of the Masonic in 2020 after … read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, News Of The Area – Modern Media, September 5, 2024)

 

After sharing space with another lodge for several years, the members of Masonic Lodge Cornucopia have celebrated a homecoming of sorts, as they returned to hosting their meetings at the Tomaree Community Centre. “We had met in that location for some time,” said Stephen Laws, the Worshipful Master of Lodge Cornucopia. “We relocated to another venue in Nelson Bay which we shared with another lodge. “It is a better fit for us to be able to have a space of our own.” Nearly all current members of the lodge, along with a few visitors, were on hand for the re-installation. “Most of our meetings involve gathering together, spending about fifteen minutes doing our Masons business, and… read more:

 

 

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(by J-P Mauro, Aletheia, 30th August 2024)

 

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly called on Filipino members of the KofC to take an active role against Freemasonry. When a Catholic man seeks to join the Knights of Columbus, there is a screening process in which they are asked – among many questions – whether or not they are now or have ever been Freemasons. This is because Freemasonry is… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, Gazette, 2nd September 2024)

 

As one of the oldest social and charitable organisations in the world, Basingstoke Freemasons invite you to visit the Basingstoke Masonic Hall on Saturday 28 September 2024 between 11 am and 3 pm. Entrance is free. You will have a chance to learn about our values of Integrity, Friendship, Respect and Service. The Basingstoke Masonic Hall is… read more:

 

 

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(by Sarah Pitt, Tavistock Gazette, 30th August 2024)

 

There were tired feet and sore legs when a valiant band of Calstock freemasons tramped down the hill into the village on Monday Bank Holiday lunchtime – after walking 120 miles across Cornwall to help bereaved children. A big welcome and spread of food awaited the weary band at their lodge, Cotehele Lodge. The walkers were carrying the Cornish flag and… read more:

 

 

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(by dam Morton , Isle of Man Today, 29th August 2024)

 

Isle of Man Freemasons are set to host an open day on Saturday (August 31) which will look to educate visitors on its traditions and history. Held at the Freemasons’ Hall on Woodbourne Road in Douglas from 10am to 2pm, there will also be the opportunity to talk to island Freemasons’ from both the men’s and women’s lodges. A spokesperson from the Isle of Man Freemasons said: ‘Freemasonry has been a part of Island life since 1765, with women’s Freemasonry tracing its local roots back to 1938. ‘Discover the history of our hall, which has been the home of Freemasonry in the Isle of Man since 1923, and… read more:

 

 

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(by Jon Johnson, The Gila Herald, August 26, 2024)

 

It was all smiles on Friday as the Safford Territorial Masonic Lodge 16 Freemasons of Arizona donated $1,500 to the general operation of the Mt. Graham Safe House. There are 65 active lodges in Arizona with more than 5,000 Masons, according to the Grand Lodge of Arizona, which Safford Lodge #16 Master Tom Sanders was on hand for the check presentation and summarized his chapter’s local goals. “We’re like-minded individuals that want to do as much as we can to improve our corner of the world and so this is how we do it,” Sanders said. “We have a clothe-a-child program that we do every year and raise money for kids around Christmastime for clothing and that kind of thing. The Safe House obviously does a lot to protect women and children and… read more:

 

 

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(by Christopher Hodapapp, Freemasons for Dummies, August 26, 2024)

 

Shots were fired at the Masonic Center in Janesville, Wisconsin at about 2:30 AM on the morning of Sunday August 25th. Bullets were found by police after they struck multiple windows. No injuries were reported, and no suspects have been named at this time. According to the Channel 3000 website: ”On Aug. 25, at 2:47 a.m., the JPD said officers were dispatched to the intersection of East Milwaukee St. and North Sumac Drive after receiving a shots fired complaint. The person who reported the complaint heard multiple sets of rounds being fired approximately 15 minutes before calling dispatch. The JPD said officers found bullet holes in multiple windows at the Masonic Center. Bullets were also recovered that struck the Masonic Temple. No one was injured, and no arrests have been made at this time. The JPD said the reporting person saw someone near the intersection of Sumac and Milwaukee described as a male, unknown race, approximately 6 feet tall, with a thin build. The subject was wearing a dark long-sleeved top and dark-colored pants. This investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information on this incident, they are encouraged to call the Janesville Police Department at (608)755-3100, the Rock County Communications Center at (608)757-2244, Crime Stoppers at (608)756-3636, or submit a tip on their smartphone using the P3 app. Callers can remain anonymous.” The Janesville Masonic Center on Milwaukee Street was opened in 1966 and… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, Your Harlow, 25th August 2024)

 

A momentous fundraising effort lead by Essex Freemason Steve Bryuel, (Orsett Lodge) and Get Started Art resulted in the delivery of 10,000 Art Therapy Books and over 1000 Colouring Sets to schools and children’s groups in Irpin and Bucha. The books, which were designed by another Essex Freemason Dave Barton, (Get Started Art) to feature the colours of the Ukrainian flag and translated, have been delivered to schools throughout the region by directors of Ensign Bus. This is part of their logistical support initiative to provide aid and relief to the war-torn country. At least 487 children have been killed and 954 injured since the war began, according to the U.N. Human Rights Office’s monitoring mission in Ukraine. More than 5,000 children in Bucha and Irpin are now studying in rebuilt schools, including the Irpin school, which was 70 per cent destroyed and whose restoration was funded by the European Union. Now, this school is fully operational and provides 1,700 students, including children of internally displaced people, with full-time education. Kindergarten Rūta will be another of the beneficiaries of the Masonic incentive, after the heavily damaged kindergarten emerged anew from the aftermath of Russian aggression. Supported by over 4,9 million euros from the Fund for… read more:

 

 

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(by Sandy Thomson, Falkirk Herald, 23rd Aug 2024)

 

Two landmark events are coming up for a local organisation which has been part of the community for almost 125 years. Lodge Dolphin Masonic Lodge in Bonnybridge will celebrate 100 years in its present premises at 53 Wellpark Terrace in October 2024. This will be followed by a recognition of its 125 years of existence in 2025. The Lodge was granted a charter from the Grand Lodge of Scotland on December 8, 1900 authorising it to hold meetings and confer degrees. An inaugural meeting of the Lodge took place on December 22 that year in the Co-operative Hall, Bonnybridge when the first office-bearers were elected and.. read more:

 

 

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(by RealWV Staff/County News, Featured, REAL, August 19, 2024)

 

“It has been a long time coming and we are happy to get this started,” said Nicholas County Board of Education member Roy Moose, while attending Saturday’s Masonic Lodge Cornerstone Laying Ceremony for the new K-8 Summersville Academic Complex. The age-old ceremony was held at the school’s Glade Creek location, and presided over by Nicholas County Superintendent of Schools Terrence Beam. “We are very excited to finally start this school,” Nicholas County Board of Education President Chip Perrine said after the ceremony. “It has been too long coming. Hopefully the weather will cooperate, and construction can prove quick and without anymore delay.” There was a crowd of onlookers and well-wishers in attendance, and Superintendent Beam welcomed all to the site of the new school. He spoke of the unity and dedication which the county needs to focus on. After Beam was through delivering his… read more:

 

 

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(by Georgia Revell, Dorset Echo, 19th August 2024)

 

With £1500 funding from Dorset Masonic Care, matched with a further £1500 from the Masonic Charitable Foundation, the young carers were able to attend a five-day music course. Over the five days, the carers composed, rehearsed, and perfected their parts culminating in a performance of three original musical pieces at the Place Court Theatre in Bournemouth. Amongst the audience were parents, supporters and friends of the carers, and representatives of all the organisations contributing to… read more:

 

 

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(by Austin Harvey, ati, August 16, 2024)

 

Dating back to the 17th century, Warsaw’s tunnels known as the “Masonic graves” have sparked archaeological curiosity in recent years — and new research could reveal a connection to the Freemasons and their rumored catacombs. Archaeologists recently excavated part of a mysterious tunnel system located beneath Gucin Gaj, an historic park complex located in Warsaw, Poland’s Mokotów district. Found near Wilanów Palace and St. Catherine’s Church, this barrel-vaulted U-shaped tunnel extends for more than 200 feet, but… read more:

 

 

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(by Matt Kaufax, wtop news, August 15, 2024)

 

It’s an out-of-sight marker in Alexandria, Virginia, that seems like an ordinary historic monument on the surface — but could have connections to the Freemasons, the world’s largest secret society. In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax heads to King Street, just outside of historic Old Town Alexandria, to explore the mysterious story behind the city’s little-known War Memorial. Originally dedicated in 1940 to those from the City of Alexandria who lost their lives in World War I, the War Memorial, also known as the “Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial,” stands today as a tribute to… read more:

 

 

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(by WSBTV.com News Staff, yahoo!news, August 13, 2024)

 

The Roswell City Council has approved a new project to build a parking deck and convert a historic building into an open-air pavilion. Channel 2 Action News has been following the debate surrounding the Historic Roswell Masonic Lodge along Hwy 9. The lodge has been considered a landmark of Roswell and historically significant for almost 100 years. Originally, it was a Methodist Church before the Masonic Lodge took it over and… read more:

 

 

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(by KWCH Staff, 12news, August 13, 2024)

 

First responders in the Wichita community gathered Saturday afternoon (Aug. 10) for a cookout to show appreciation for their work. The Midian Shrine Center and Kansas Masonic Foundation organized the luncheon, which offered free hamburgers, hotdogs and soda. It is a way to give back to the community and… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, Journal, 11th August 2024)

 

Connaught Freemasons have sponsored a Guide Dog puppy named Jasper, a black Labrador, for the first two years of his training. Since their charity bank account needs two signatures, Connaught Freemasons weren’t able to set up a monthly Direct Payment through the Guide Dogs website. Instead, they arranged with the Guide Dogs head office to make a one-time payment of £104, covering the equivalent of… read more:

 

 

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