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All the latest Masonic news from the Grand Lodge of California.
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Masons Make Three-Year, $650,000 Pledge to Giants Community Fund
Over the next three years, California Masons are committing $650,000 to the San Francisco Junior Giants in support of community programs aimed at championing local youth.
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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.
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2024 California Masonic Symposium: Exploring the Mysteries that Bind Us
The 2024 California Masonic Symposium explores the Mysteries that Bind Us
![In the Masons of California's 2023 Fraternity Report, review the highlights of the past year, from a sharp rise in new members to a full-scale renovation at the Masonic Homes.](https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screen-Shot-2024-02-13-at-2.07.47-PM-300x300.png)
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.
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Masonic Leadership Retreats
Make sure you and your fellow officers are positioned for a successful year ahead. The 2024 Leadership Retreats are different
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The 12th Annual International Conference on Freemasonry
A panel of expert speakers will present new and exciting research on topics of interest to Freemasonry and other fraternal orders, comprising a wide variety of academic disciplines in the 12th annual International Conference on Freemasonry at UC Berkeley.
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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.
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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.
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Grand Master Metroka: 2024 Proclamations
Grand Master G. Sean Metroka announced Monday his administration’s proclamations for the 2024 fraternal year.
![The Masons of California, San Diego Padres, and Reality Changers of San Diego to expand Johnny Ritchey Scholarship Program, honoring trailblazing ballplayer’s memory.](https://freemason.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230105_MT_RitcheyAnnouncement_00017-300x200.jpg)
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.”
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Say It Loud: #ImAMason
Say It Loud: #ImAMason! Research shows that the most common way Masons are introduced to the fraternity is through another
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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.
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Masonic Leadership Retreats
Make sure you and your fellow officers are positioned for a successful year ahead. The 2024 Leadership Retreats are your
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Fraternity Report: From the Ground Up
As a fraternity, the Masons of California are still feeling the effects of the pandemic, but in 2023, signs were pointing up.
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The Givers
A new lodge, Andres Bonifacio No. 879, has put philanthropy at the center of its culture.
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At the Masonic Homes of California, It’s a New Era of Relief
As the Masonic Homes of California celebrates 125 years, the organization is writing a new chapter in its story.
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A Force for Good
In 2023, the California Masonic Foundation brought its resources and relationships to bear on a single community—and showed the true impact of Masonic philanthropy.
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Working Together
At Marin No. 191, a new membership campaign is bringing three local lodges together.
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Meet Grand Master Randall Brill
Randall Brill of San Diego No. 35 explains his love of dolphins—and his vision for a fraternity in harmony.
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The Simple Guide to Freemasonry
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