Freemasons Cessnock - Lodge Cessnock 252

04/02/2026

17/12/2025

The Bondi Shooting was a horrible incident and several Police Officers were injured. They need our support as much as possble.

Brethren if you could donate anything to this cause to help the wounded, that would be greatly appreciated. 🙏

Link is in the comments below

14/12/2025

Once again, the generosity of the patrons at the Aussie Hotel shines through!

On Friday night, St Vincent de Paul received a wonderfully kind donation thanks to the patrons’ support through raffles at the Aussie Hotel.

This time of year is all about giving, and your contributions help St Vinnies bring joy to families during Christmas celebrations. The Brethren of Lodge Cessnock extend their heartfelt thanks to the patrons and the Aussie Hotel for your ongoing support and community spirit, we could not do this without you humble support.

✨ In 2025, the patrons of the Australia Hotel have donated approximately $12,000 toward charities within the local community. Lodge Cessnock would like to sincerely thank you on behalf of your generosity and support. It is truly inspirational!

Together, we’re making a real difference! 💙

Best wishes to a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your families! 🎄✨

06/12/2025

🎄 A Night of Christmas Cheer & Birthday Celebrations 🎂✨

At our last meeting, we hosted an open night to welcome friends and family to the festive board for our Christmas gathering and to celebrate Bro George Magennis turning 98! 🥳

🙏 Thank you to all visitors for your support on the evening, and a special shout-out to Bro Ian Innes for playing the bagpipes 🎶 at this glorious event.

🎉 Happy Birthday Bro Magennis! 🎂 Congratulations on reaching 98 years young! Only two years until you hit the amazing triple digits and receive a letter from the King 👑.

07/11/2025

✨ An Evening of Tradition and Brotherhood ✨
Last night, our Lodge was honoured to initiate a new Brother into the ancient and honourable fraternity of Freemasonry. The ceremony was conducted with solemnity and reverence, preserving the time-honoured customs that have guided our Craft for centuries.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations and warmest fraternal welcome 🤝 to our newest Brother, Bro Grant Thompson, as they embark upon a journey of enlightenment, integrity, and service. May the principles of Freemasonry ever guide your steps.

We also express our sincere gratitude 🙏 to the Brethren who assisted in the ceremony and ensured its success. Your dedication and support uphold the finest traditions of the Lodge, District and Freemasonry.

20/10/2025

A great evening celebrating a 1st Degree at Lodge Weston-Kurri Kurri 253 tonight.
A really good number of brethren there to support the newly initiated brother. ✅

05/10/2025

🎉 A Night of Masonic Pride and Recognition! 🔨✨

At our recent Lodge meeting, we celebrated an evening brimming with brotherhood, milestones, and well-earned recognition!

👏 W Bro Adam Kiefel, our Worshipful Master, proudly presented a 10-Year Certificate and pin to our Immediate Past Master, W Bro Kieron Allen. A touching moment made even more special by the presence of his father, VW Bro Kevin Allen, who offered heartfelt congratulations.

🌟 The honours continued as our District Grand Inspector of Workings, VW Bro Darryl Wade, presented W Bro Kiefel with his own 10-Year Certificate and pin, along with a District 21 Masonic Mentoring Certificate recognising his dedication to guiding Brethren in their Masonic journey.

🤝 We were also delighted to welcome VW Bro Kim Murray, whose heartfelt support and presence enriched the evening. He too was honoured with a District 21 Masonic Mentoring Certificate, also presented by our DGIW, in recognition to his commitment to Masonic Mentoring of our fellow Brethren.

🎖️ Congratulations to all Brethren who were recognised! Your service and leadership continue to inspire and strengthen the Craft.

16/09/2025

Charity That Multiplies Its Impact

Did you know that when Freemasons come together to raise funds, their efforts often achieve far more than the amount collected?

Through Masonicare’s interACTION Grants program, the $4,000 raised by raffles in Cessnock grew to $7,000 thanks to additional support from Freemasons NSW & ACT official charity Masonicare. This means every fundraising initiative by a Lodge has the potential to reach a higher level of impact, strengthening the good that can be done for local communities.

This multiplying effect makes Freemasonry’s charitable work truly distinctive. It shows that Lodges are never working in isolation; they are part of a larger network that amplifies their efforts and turns local action into lasting community benefit. For anyone who cares about making a difference, Freemasonry provides a powerful way to transform small efforts into life-changing results.

Learn more about how Masonicare partners with Freemasons NSW & ACT to make a difference: 👉 www.masonicare.org.au

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13/09/2025

A Big Night for a Great Cause!

Last night at The Australia Hotel, our Worshipful Master, WB Adam Kiefel, along with the brethren of Lodge Cessnock and our DGIW VW Bro Darryl Wade, proudly presented a $7,000 donation to the Cessnock Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA).

This incredible contribution was made possible through the generosity of our community:

$4,000 raised via charity raffles held at The Australia Hotel

$3,000 kindly donated by Masonicare

We extend our heartfelt thanks to:

The Australia Hotel for hosting and supporting our efforts

The patrons who participated in the raffles

Masonicare for their continued commitment to community support

Together, we’re helping empower the VRA in their courageous mission to serve and protect our local community. 💙🚨

05/09/2025

Last night WM Adam Kiefel presented Bro George Magennis with a 30 year Certificate and Pin. Congratulations Bro Magennis on 30 years in the fraternity!

10/08/2025

Great night at Lodge Novacastria 765 for their install. All the best for the new WM and officers.

08/08/2025

Freemasonry in NSW & ACT is built upon a defining moment: the Articles of Union in 1888, where diverse Masonic groups came together under a shared commitment—“that perfect unity shall be secured and maintained.” It wasn’t just an agreement; it was a bold declaration of purpose. As the Grand Master reflected in his June 2025 address, that same spirit of unity still pulses through lodges today.

When a Mason opens a lodge, he doesn’t merely follow ritual—he joins a living history. It’s a tradition of moral instruction that has guided statesmen, scientists, and community leaders for generations. Freemasonry is not a relic; it is a bridge between the values of the past and the needs of the present.

And as the Grand Master so eloquently put it, “join me, not as witnesses, but as co-creators of our history.” Freemasonry offers not just a place in history, but a role in shaping its future. If you’ve ever longed to belong to something timeless, yet forward-facing, this is your moment.

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