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The Alabama Grand York Rite Bodies consist of three separate Masonic appendant organizations subordinate to the Grand Lodge of Alabama. The organizations included in the Grand York Rite Bodies of Alabama are: The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, The Grand Council Royal and Select Masters, and the Grand Commandery Knight Templars. If you are currently a Freemason in the state of Alabama then you may petition/apply to join the York Rite body nearest you. If you are not currently a Freemason then you will need to first contact the nearest Masonic lodge nearest you and talk to them about how to become a Freemason. Go here http://alafreemasonry.org/bluelodges/lodgemap.php to find the lodge closest to you.

10/29/2026

Dr. Choi aims to develop a new therapeutic strategy that corrects the underlying genetic variants responsible for STGD1. Using a highly precise gene-editing tool known as a ‘prime editor,’ he will repair the disease-causing mutations directly within the cells of the retina.

10/27/2026

The Huntsville York Rite Bodies conferred the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross and the Order of Malta 26 October 2026 on Companion Justin Sadler. Most Illustrious Past Grand Master Lee Gibson conferred the former as Sovereign Master and Eminent Grand Standard Bearer Jason Crowe conferred the latter as Prior. Many thanks to all the supporting cast and crew and a hearty congratulations to the candidate!

10/21/2026

Akron Children’s has received a $2 million research endowment from the Knights Templar Eye Foundation (KTEF) to expand its research in pediatric eye disorders. In tandem with the foundation’s philanthropic support, Akron Children’s will match the gift with an additional $2 million for a total of $4 million.

Researchers, led by Dr. Faruk H. Örge, will use the funding to build upon their work studying eye movements and pupil reactions, particularly in patients with nystagmus. Dr. Örge is the Dr. Boomer and Jill Burnstine Endowed Chair in Pediatric Ophthalmology at Akron Children’s.

“Nystagmus is a complex ocular motor disorder that remains poorly understood,” said Dr. Örge. “It can significantly impact vision, learning and quality of life.”

The KTEF funding will help expand the research in Akron Children’s already top-of-class eye movement recording lab, which has a database of more than 18,000 eye movement recordings (EMRs), the largest collection of its kind globally.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4i3nVf6

10/20/2026

Dr. Cao’s recent research discovered mutations in FSD1L in six patients with early-onset retinitis pigmentosa (RP), indicating FSD1L as a newly IRD associated gene. However, very little is known about the function of FSD1L in the retina or how these genetic changes might lead to degeneration of ph...

10/14/2026

10/08/2026

Mark your calendars now. This will be a great event. Leadership training is back on the agenda.

09/29/2026

Sir Knights and Ladies, The Social Order of the Beauceant (SOOB) is an organization of Christian women whose membership is limited to female relatives of members of the Knights Templar branch of the Masonic Fraternity. Beauceant’s mission is to promote loyal friendships among its members and to assist Commanderies with entertainment and hospitality. Members also help to raise funds for the Knights Templar Eye Foundation and other Masonic and community charities.

There is only one Assembly within Alabama, Mobile Assembly #237. Mobile Assembly holds one stated meeting each month. All stated meetings are preceded by a pot luck dinner held in conjunction with the Sir Knights of Mobile Commandery No. 2. Husbands who are members of other Commanderies are especially welcomed as visitors to Mobile Commandery on Beauceant evenings.

Please email [email protected] for more info!

09/27/2026

ANNOUNCERMENT

During the early part of the year, several folks inquired as to scheduling a CMMRF Symposium where they could come to Indianapolis, hear Dr. Murphy and other members of the research team; and, perhaps tour a laboratory.

In order to make this as uncomplicated as possible and as easy as possible for anyone, even someone only mildly interested, in CMMRF supported research to attend, listen and learn of the amazing research, Dr. Murphy’s team and CMMRF have scheduled an online, (ZOOM), seminar. Our hope is that someone who could not break away from the home base for two or more days, or would be too inconvenienced to spend several hundred dollars to come to Indianapolis will be able to log into the ZOOM session, listen, and learn.

Kindly mark your calendar and spread/share this message. Any and all are welcome!

What: CMMRF Symposium lead by Dr. Michael Murphy
When: Friday, October 9, 2026 9:00 AM, EDT - 11:30 AM EDT
Where: ZOOM @ https://iu.zoom.us/j/89121430975

Gary Wyne
Executive Secretary, CMMRF

09/22/2026

Sir Knights and families from around the world are invited to Southern California. Will you be there?

Sir Knight David J. Kussman, Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America, and Lady Kim Kussman personally invite you to celebrate the 70th Triennial Conclave in Los Angeles, California.

From August 10–18, 2027, Knights Templar from around the world will gather for an extraordinary celebration of Templary, fellowship, family, and fraternity. This Triennial will be more than the business of the Grand Encampment: the committee is planning activities for Sir Knights, ladies, and families, offering every generation memorable experiences in Southern California. The gathering will showcase what Templars value most: fellowship, camaraderie, brotherhood, and family.

Watch YouTube: https://bit.ly/4xHH9MR

09/22/2026

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2500 Legends Circle
Prattville, AL
36066

Website

http://www.alyorkrite.org/

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