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All the latest Masonic news from the Grand Lodge of California.
Is Freemasonry a Religion?
Is Freemasonry a religion? It’s one of the most common questions people ask. Can Catholics be Masons? What religion to Masons believe in? The answer is both simple and, for many, a source of confusion.
Masons Announce Three-Year Grant to San Diego Schools
This month, the Masons of California announced a $390,000, three-year grant to the San Diego Unified School District.
Explore Masonry in Popular Culture
2025 International Conference on Freemasonry: “Freemasonry in Popular Culture: 1700 to Yesterday, Part 1” Saturday, March 22 at the University
Read the 2024 Fraternity Report
In the 2024 Fraternity Report, we celebrate the incredible strides on our membership efforts, public awareness goals, and new lodge openings.
Fraternity Report: Home at Last
In Covina, the Citrus Heights Health Center is ushering in a new era for the Masonic Homes.
Fraternity Report: The Win-Win
In Sacramento, the California Masonic Foundation is refining an approach to philanthropy that benefits all.
Fraternity Report: Doors Open
An increased effort on public awareness is paying off for California Masonic lodges.
Fraternity Report: Better for All
Thanks to an expansion of eligibility, Masonic Assistance is serving more people than ever.
2025 California Masonic Symposium: Exploring Masonic Ritual Across the Globe
The 2025 California Masonic Symposium Explores the Masonic Ritual Across the Globe.
Read the 2023 Fraternity Report
In the Masons of California’s 2023 Fraternity Report, review the highlights of the past year, from a rise in new members to a full-scale renovation at the Masonic Homes.
Masonic Leadership Retreats
Make sure you and your fellow officers are positioned for a successful year ahead. The 2024 Leadership Retreats are different
2025 Lodge Leadership Summit
REGISTER TODAY! A New Kind of Retreat For the Whole Line Masters | Junior and Senior Wardens | Junior and
CALIFORNIA MASONS WIN FOR THE 14TH YEAR IN A ROW
The Masons of California win in multiple categories for the 2023 EXCEL Awards, presented by the Association Media & Publishing Network of the Software & Information Industry Association.
174th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of California
The 174th Annual Communications commences on October 27–29, 2023 at the California Masonic Memorial Temple in San Francisco.
Grand Master Metroka: 2024 Proclamations
Grand Master G. Sean Metroka announced Monday his administration’s proclamations for the 2024 fraternal year.
Masons Expand Scholarship Program
The San Diego Padres, in partnership with the Masons of California, announced the expansion of the Johnny Ritchey Scholarship Program on what would have been the 100th birthday for the “Jackie Robinson of the West Coast.”
Say It Loud: #ImAMason
Say It Loud: #ImAMason! Research shows that the most common way Masons are introduced to the fraternity is through another
Masonic Homes of California Appoints New President and CEO to Lead Statewide Growth
Just ahead of its 125th anniversary, the Masonic Homes of California announces that it has named Terry Quigley, MSW, as its new president and chief executive officer.
Masonic Leadership Retreats
Make sure you and your fellow officers are positioned for a successful year ahead. The 2024 Leadership Retreats are your