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All the latest Masonic news from the Grand Lodge of California.

Grand Master Brill: This Holiday Season, Remember to Give Back

Read the latest message from Grand Master of the Masons of California, Randall L. Brill.

Expanded Eligibility to the Masonic Homes

The Masonic Homes of California has announced that entry into the retirement communities will now be open to more members of our fraternal family than ever before.

Meet Grand Master G. Sean Metroka

A member of several Sierra foothill lodges, Grand Master G. Sean Metroka explains how his past experiences inform his views on Freemasonry and what he sees as the future of the fraternity.

Dues Notices

2024 Dues Notices Last year, nearly 200 California lodges participated in a voluntary Grand Lodge initiative in which annual dues

Masons4Mitts Passes $1M Milestone

With special pregame, on-field celebrations in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and San Diego, Freemasons from around the state had a special opportunity to celebrate the incredible success of the Masons4Mitts program, which hit record-high donations in all four regions.

California Masons Give to Ukraine Relief

California Masons come together to present a gift to the International Order of the Red Cross for Ukraine relief.

Grand Master Brill: 2023 Proclamations

Grand Master Randy Brill announced Monday his administration’s proclamations for the 2023 fraternal year.

The 11th Annual International Conference on Freemasonry

2023 International Conference on Freemasonry“From the Attic of the Grand Lodge” Saturday, April 8 at UCLA Admission: $30; optional lunch

Sacramento Prospect Event

Join Us for a Special Prospects Night in Sacramento! The Grand Lodge of California would like to invite you to

San Diego Prospect Event

We’re celebrating the newest issue on Sept. 21 in Los Angeles, in a very special Southern California prospects’ night event at the L.A. Athletic Club hosted by California Freemason Magazine.

Public Schools Month 2023

To celebrate our fraternity’s commitment to public education, the California Masonic Foundation is planning a celebration at one of our Raising a Reader partner schools in San Jose, Santee Elementary School.

The Magic of Masonry, a Special Prospects Event

We’re celebrating the newest issue on Sept. 21 in Los Angeles, in a very special Southern California prospects’ night event at the L.A. Athletic Club hosted by California Freemason Magazine.

Public Schools Month 2022

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Masons of California’s Public Schools Month. To celebrate, the fraternity is hosting a series of online events to celebrate this historic milestone and our ongoing support of public education

Cover of California Freemason Magazine Summer 2022 issue: Southern Exposure, Freemasonry in Latin America Now. Shows interior of Mexican Masonic lodge room.

California Freemason: Freemasonry in Latin America Now

In this special issue of California Freemason, we’re taking a Masonic road trip south of the border to learn about the long history of Freemasonry in Latin America and the surprising state of the craft both there and in California today.

Explanation of the symbols of Masonry. From the square and compass and the dollar bill pyramid to the trowel, learn all about the many emblems of Freemasonry.

Freemasonry Symbols

Maybe you’ve heard rumors about the “Freemason pyramid” on the dollar bill, seen the square and compass logo on buildings around town, or wondered about the meaning of emblems like the Masonic trowel. What’s the history behind Masonic symbols, and how do they factor into what happens in a lodge?