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For centuries, Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist have been the patron saints of Freemasonry. But why?

Examining the divisive issue of religion that’s unified the fraternity.

Freemasonry offers a framework to living a better life. That’s why it holds so many lessons for confronting death—and whatever comes next.

In rural Tuolumne County, a new effort to bring a pair of Gold Rush era Masonic cemeteries back to life.

Buried among the rocks and rubble of San Francisco’s Aquatic Park breakwater, a reminder of a long-lost Masonic graveyard.

It takes a special temperament to succeed as a mortician—and one, it turns out, that Freemasons are well suited to.

Meet three Masons with an intimate familiarity with death—and the other side.

The Masons moved out ages ago, but their aura remains at the Masonic Lodge at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

The California Masonic Symposium returns to explore Masonry’s spiritual roots.

The 18th century Benicia Masonic Hall, the oldest Masonic lodge in California, gets a 21st century makeover.

An aviation expert, this SoCal Mason has seen Masonic relief up close. That’s why now, he makes a point of giving back.

Exploring the rich cultural traditions of global Masonic attire, Masonic aprons, and other costumes of Freemasonry.

Examining the relationship of three literary legends with Freemasonry and its impact on their prolific bodies of work

Discovering the fraternal life of Mark Twain

During WWI, the Masonic Ambulance Corps was a grassroots effort by Masonic volunteers who were passionate to serve their country.

These colorful Masonic destinations are on the must-see list of every Masonic traveler and admirer of the craft.

More than a symbol of fraternal devotion, the Masonic apron embodies the wearer’s presentation of himself – to his lodge and to the world.

One Mason’s desire to create something new, beautiful, and impactful carries through to present day.

One Northern California father put his Masonic values into action to unite his community around special-needs kids.

Sacred geometry has been an important element of sacred architecture for centuries.

A lodge in Southern California blends a rich cultural heritage with love for community.

From one of the early members of Sublime to mayor of La Palma, Marshall Goodman is well-qualified to represent the L.B.C.

Lodge organists are a vanishing breed—but one with the power to transform the Masonic ritual.

Why two grand lodge officers are on a quest to bring music into every Masonic lodge.

Nee Quaison-Sackey has made it his life’s work to bring people together.

For 20 years, he was the rapper Ryu. But in lodge, he’s just Ryan.

Trevor Terence Panganiban’s music bridges East and West.

It’s curtains up at the San Francisco Masonic Memorial Temple.

A musical impressario reflects on a colorful life in shows.

Meet three Masons who are expert musical instrument makers.

A Masonic mystery thriller hits the streaming airwaves

NBC Peacock Series “The Lost Symbol” picks up on Dan Brown’s Masonic-themed Thriller.

How one Freemason became a pioneer winemaker for the wine industry and a charter member of Sonoma County’s early Masonic lodge.

Twenty-five years ago, the Grand Lodge of California and the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of California changed the way we all view Freemasonry.

Experts from the Masonic Assistance and MCYAF teams offer strategies for managing— and mastering—uncomfortable conversations.

Could a hiding-in-plain-sight Masonic icon change the way we understand a Diego Rivera masterpiece?