05/30/2026
Congratulations to all our members who had milestone service anniversaries this May!
A few notable stories from across the Commonwealth:
R.W. Grand Master Robert D. Brink presented 11 service emblems to Masonic Village at Elizabethtown residents at Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682, F&AM, including one 75-year Diamond Jubilee Award and the 50-year Emblem of Gold for Brother Joseph Murphy, retired CEO of Masonic Villages.
Brother George A. Ingles, P.M., Butler-Victory Lodge No. 272, R.W. Past Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Indiana, 2012-2013 (Indiana Freemasons), received his 50-year Emblem of Gold at the lodge. Most Worshipful Brother Richard J. Elman, P.G.M. and current Grand Secretary, and M.W. Brother Steven A. Bates, Senior Grand Warden (with Brother John McCormick, District Deputy Grand Master, 26th Masonic District of Pennsylvania), joined him for this special moment in his Masonic journey.
Brother Edwin F. Bates, Jr., P.M., W.K. Bray Lodge No. 410, Hatboro, received his 75-year Diamond Jubilee Award - two months after celebrating his 100th birthday(!) - from Brother John P. Sellani, District Deputy Grand Master, PA 8th Masonic District, with Brother Andy Gibbs, W.M., and other members of the lodge attending in support.
Celebrations at Lapis Magnes Lodge
Last night Lapis Magnes Lodge No 5024 celebrated not one but two 50 year long service certificates!
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