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For Two Grand Masters, an Opportunity to Build Bridges Between Masons

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Prince Hall Grand Master David San Juan and G. Sean Metroka of the Grand Lodge of California on deepening an important Masonic partnership.

How a Filipino Prince Hall Lodge Was Nearly Forgotten

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The forgotten history of Prince Hall Masonry’s brief Filipino lodge boom—and long decline—in California.

Prince Hall: America’s Masonic Father Figure

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Largely overlooked by historians, Prince Hall remains a towering figure of both Masonic history—and American history writ large.

At Wayfarer’s No. 889, a Lodge Under the Sun and Stars

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In Orange County, a new lodge is bringing together Masons with a love of the outdoors.

For California’s Extinct Lodges, Proof of Life

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A new pilot program aims to archive the records of California’s extinct Masonic lodges.

California Masons Team with Cal EPIC to Power Green Careers

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A new program from the California Masonic Foundation is introducing students to careers in green tech by partnering with Cal EPIC, formerly the California Mobility Hub.

Member Profile: Ian Sayer

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Meet Ian Sayer, a member of Magnolia Park No. 618, helping high school students recover emotionally from the L.A. wildfires.

In Selma, Following in the Footsteps of Masons Before Them

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A Masonic delegation retraces historic footsteps.

At Cicero Research Lodge, They’re All Grand Orators

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Cicero Research Lodge is comprised entirely of past grand orators—meaning this is a lodge with the gift of gab.

In the PNW, a Masonic Campsite as American Idyll

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At the Masonic Family Park in Washington State, a Masonic campsite is a respite for the fraternal sojourner.

At the New MCYAF Headquarters, a Home for Healing

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After a move to Union City, the Masonic Center for Youth and Families finds its place within the Masonic Homes.

With New Breaking Barriers Exhibition, Baseball History Comes Alive

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A new exhibition in San Diego spotlights Negro League pioneers, thanks to a gift from the Masons of California.

Meet Friend Cult, a Supper Club-Meets-Masonic Lodge Meeting

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A night with Friend Cult, the Mason-coded social club for the work-from-home set.

Behind the Arts and Crafts Movement, a Masonic Influence

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Behind the terra-cotta tiles of the arts and crafts, a Masonic influence.

Is the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum Connected to Masonry?

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The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose is a testament to a curious fraternal relative of Freemasonry.

Member Profile: Hector Marroquin, Napa Valley No. 93

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Hector Marroquin of Napa Valley No. 93 on why bringing family into the lodge isn’t just doable, but adds to the Masonic experience.

At the Citrus Heights Health Center, Form Meets Function

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How the new Citrus Heights Health Center prioritized residents to award-winning effect.

Donor Profile: John Weitzel, Redlands No. 300

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In Redlands, a newly installed lodge master is looking toward a bright future.

A New Masonic Literacy Program Brings Farsi Books to West Sacramento

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A novel partnership between California Masons and its educational partners gives newly settled Afghan children a leg up on literacy skills.

For Masons with Disabilities, a Special Connection

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For Masons with disabilities, membership has its challenges— and also its rewards

Member Profile: Gloriani Lontoc

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Meet a California Freemason doing double-duty as grand master of Hawaii.

The Order of Quetzalcoatl, a Brotherhood of Fire and Feathers

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Shrouded in mystery and symbolism, the Order of Quetzalcoatl serves a decidedly philanthropic end.

Want a Masonic Plate? You’ll Have to Wait

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One member is on a mission to introduce a Masonic license plate. The old holdup: California’s DMV.

Donor Profile: Allan Nubla

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How one Bay Area Mason’s connection to his brother in the Philippines inspired him to give back.

At Prometheus No. 851, Work Is Fun

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At Prometheus № 851, candidates bring Masonic philosophy to life.

At the Masonic Homes Academy, a Win-Win for Nursing Students

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Through the Masonic Homes Academy, a partnership with Unitek College, is helping nursing students at the Masonic Homes get certified.

For Dementia, the Best Medicine Is Engagement

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Studies show that personal connections and activity can slow memory loss.

Prince Hall Frequently Asked Questions

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The most frequently asked questions about the historic branch of the fraternity.

The Masonic Homes of California, Now a Home for All California Masons

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For the first time, Prince Hall Masons have access to relief through the Masonic Homes of California.

The Vatican, Freemasonry, and the Long Shadow

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

The Craft Meets the Carafe for a Coffee-Expert Mason

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A member of multiple Bay Area Masonic lodges shows off his serious coffee skills and explains his connection to the craft.

For the Parents of California Masons, a Profound Relief

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At the Masonic Homes, an expansion in eligibility to Masonic parents and parents-in-law is life-changing news.

Thanks to Mosaic No. 218, a School Gets a Chamber of Quietude

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In Livermore, one East Bay Masonic lodge helps a local school develop a chill zone for those with mental or behavioral needs.

Donor Profile: Reuben Zari

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How a family’s love of Masonry inspired Reuben Zari of Atwater Larchmont Tila Pass No. 614 to give back to the California Masonic Foundation.

A Grand Lodge Archives Project Marks a Masonic Paper Trail

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The archived papers of California’s Masonic leaders yield important historical insight into the growth and development of the fraternity.

The Ins and Outs of Assisted Living

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Assisted living and specialized memory care can be complex and intimidating. Here’s what you need to know.