OUR DYNAMIC BROTHERHOOD

When it comes to membership numbers, tracking growth can be confusing. That’s because between 1944 to 1953, around 115,000 men were made Masons in California lodges, nearly doubling our membership in a single decade. Unfortunately, this growth proved to be unsustainable – and the resulting decline has spanned decades. The good news? If, next year, every California lodge achieves just two more gains and two fewer losses, our membership will likely stabilize. And from there, we will be poised for growth. Demand for Masonry is rising – renewing our presence in urban areas, and spreading to communities that have never had a lodge before. And, with a membership focus that emphasizes close connections and genuine friendships, our brotherhood has never been stronger or more vibrant!

Our fraternity bid welcome to 2,677 brothers this year!

966

705

277

655

74

– Entered Apprentices Initiated

– Fellow Crafts passed

– Brothers restored to good standing

– Master Masons raised

– Out-of-state affiliations

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Catholicism and Freemasonry

The Long Shadow

Last fall, the Vatican once a gain reiterated its position on Freemasonry—one that’s caused confusion for 300 years.

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Members of Palos Verdes No 883 celebrate the lodge′s charter ceremony on February 4 in Gardena.

The Builders

A spate of new lodges have gone up across the state in recent years. What they are building is reshaping the landscape of California Masonry.

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