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(by Alyssa Till, Biggleswade Today, 21st February 2024)

 

The charity runs the Bedford based Transitions Group for young autistic adults aged 18 – 25, which also offers social activities, holiday programs, and parent/carer workshops, aimed at reducing isolation and improving well-being. Users of the charity’s service reported that 96 per cent of participants reported that they felt less isolated, 97 per cent felt they understood how to manage their anxiety better, and 95 per cent felt they had improved self-esteem after… read more:

 

 

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(by John Topping, The Gazette, 23rd February 2024)

 

Sam’s Place, on Church Street, Blackpool supports children and young adults who have physical, sensory or learning disabilities, life reducing conditions or complex needs. Thecharity provides opportunities for enterprise/learning to encourage employability skills; recreational and social facilities, and activities; to promote inclusion, peer networks and reduce isolation; information, advice, and guidance for the whole family. Freemasons from the newly formed Country Pursuits Lodge of West Lancashire No. 6615, based in… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, Rorate Caeli, February 22, 2024)

 

On Feb. 16, 2024, representatives of the main Italian Masonic lodges and a number of influential Catholic prelates gathered in Milan for a day of study. The seminar, sponsored at the Ambrosianum Foundation by the Gris (Group for Socio-Religious Research and Information), was attended by the three Grand Masters of Italian Freemasonry: Stefano Bisi for the Grand Orient of Italy (GOI), Luciano Romoli for the Grand Lodge of Italy of the ALAMs (GLDI, and Fabio Venzi (in connection) for the Grand Regular Lodge of Italy (GLRI). On the Catholic side, Archbishop Mario Delpini of Milan, Cardinal Francesco Coccopalmerio, former president of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts, Franciscan theologian Father Zbigniew Suchecki, and Bishop Antonio Staglianò, president of the Pontifical Academy of Theology, participated in the meeting. Archbishop Delpini gave the opening address and Cardinal Coccopalmerio the closing one. The meeting was behind closed doors, but the relevance of the participants leaked its contents, which Riccardo Cascioli first brought to light in The New Daily Compass on Feb. 19. On Feb. 20, the website of the Grand Orient of Italy in turn carried the full report of Grand Master Bisi, who has led Italy’s leading Masonic organization for ten years. “In the course of its more than 300 years of existence, no institution has been opposed, fought, misrepresented, besmirched, and so much feared as Universal Freemasonry,” Bisi said, criticizing for this the Catholic Church, “which has seen Freemasonry as a potential competitor in the spiritualization and elevation of Man,” but forgetting to say that it was precisely Freemasonry that has opposed, fought, misrepresented, and besmirched the Church over the past three centuries. “Why is the Masonic lodge beautiful and why don’t church authorities like it?” explained Bisi: “Because… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, The Pilot, February 20, 2024)

 

The Roman Eagle Masonic Lodge No. 550 presented three awards to worthy students at The Academy of Moore County on Jan. 24. The Masonic Merit Scholarship recognizes fourth- and fifth-graders who have demonstrated academic progress during a term. There are eight winners per year, two per term, sharing the prizes. Pictured… read more:

 

 

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(by Nassim Benchaabane, St Louis Post-Dispatch, February 22, 2024)

 

A man breaking into a historic Masonic Lodge here early Wednesday was fatally shot by an occupant of the building, police said. The shooting occurred shortly before 4 a.m. inside the Tuscan Masonic Lodge at 5015 Westminster Place, police said. The man killed was 37. He was found with a puncture wound on a bathroom floor of the building and pronounced dead at the scene. The shooter, a man in his 40s, told officers he had been woken up by the building’s security alarm before he picked up a gun, searched the building and shot the man, police said. Homicide detectives are investigating… read more:

 

 

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(by Adam Vos, Alana Schreiber, wrkf 89,3, February 21, 2024)

 

Louisiana is infamous for its high incarceration rates. But that reputation didn’t happen overnight. A new book, “Prison Capital,” explores the history of the issue, and efforts to push back on it over the past fifty years. Author Lydia Pelot-Hobbs joins the Gulf States Newsroom’s Kat Stromquist for more. Founded in 1784, the Prince Hall Masons is the oldest African American Masonic order. The organization also claims to be America’s oldest civil rights organization, although their contributions have been largely unseen. Kathe Hambrick, executive director of the Amistad Research Center at Tulane University and Ralph Slaughter, grand master of the Louisiana Prince Hall Masons, tell us more about these organizations ahead of their upcoming panel discussions on Black masonic history. This Saturday, the organization Restore the Mississippi River Delta is presenting its sixth-annual “Cook-off for the Coast” event. Campaign director Simone Maloz tells us… read more:

 

 

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(by Joe Robinson, the Leader, 18th February 2024)

 

A Wrexham charity supporting young people with disabilities has been boosted by a £10,000 donation from North Wales Freemasons. The £5,000 from North Wales Freemasons Charity (NWFC) was match funded by £5,000 from the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) to support Dynamic. Dynamic provides a range of services that are available for children and young people with… read more:

 

 

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(by Bridie Short , Fenland Citizen, 16 February 2024)

 

Organisers of a successful open day say they are still ‘buzzing’ and ‘coming down from the highs’ of the event. The Long Sutton Freemasons held their first open day in 20 years at the historic Garth Waite Masonic Hall on Saturday. Masons from the Alexandra, St Mary and Fenland Daylight lodges welcomed countless visitors to the event – with some travelling more than an hour to attend. “We had lots of local people visiting but… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, Sudbury.com, February 17, 2024)

 

The Nickel Masonic Lodge of Sudbury is hosting an open house for prospective new members on Feb. 25. The temple is located at 845 Regent Street. The open house begins at 3 p.m. “Nickel Masonic Lodge is one of the oldest Masonic Lodges in Ontario,” the group said in a news release. “It was formed in 1892 and is as old as the old City of Sudbury itself. The founding ‘master’ was Dr. William Howey, (who was among) the first pioneers and first medical doctor to move to Sudbury Junction – later to become the City of Sudbury.” Light Refreshments will be… read more:

 

 

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(by Claire Amber Young, Greenock Telegraph, 17th February 2024)

 

A FRONTLINE suicide prevention charity has received a cash boost to the tune of £1,500 from the Freemasons of Renfrewshire West (Inverclyde). Man On Inverclyde has been given the donation through the Provincial Grand Master’s charity fund. The charity’s founder Chris Paul said the money is helping the team deliver football therapy sessions to young people across Inverclyde. Previous Provincial Grand Master brother Robin McIntyre decided that Man On should receive… read more:

 

 

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(by Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register, February 15, 2024)

 

The Archbishop of Milan has surprised many Catholics with the news that he plans to take part in a seminar in the northern Italian city on Friday with the grand masters of Italy’s three Freemasonic lodges, despite the Church’s longstanding censure of Freemasonry. Archbishop Mario Delpini, Cardinal Francesco Coccopalmerio, president emeritus of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts, and Bishop Antonio Staglianò, president of the Pontifical Academy of Theology, will be among Church representatives attending the closed-door event to discuss The Catholic Church and Freemasonry. The Freemasons will be represented by Stefano Bisi, grand master of the Grand Orient of Italy, the country’s largest Freemasonic lodge, and leaders of two other national lodges: the Grand Lodge of Italy and the Grand Regular Lodge of Italy. Bisi has called the meeting… read more:

 

 

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(by Noah Faerber, NEWS 40, February 12, 2024 )

 

One local man was recognized this past weekend for his years of service to the Masonic Lodge. A longtime member, 96-year-old Artis Eden, got a certificate celebrating 75 years as a member of the Masonic Lodge in Bowling Green. Eden was not a part of the military, but he joined when he was just 21 years old. News 40 spoke to the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, who… read more:

 

 

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(by Debbie Davis, The Hunts Post, 12th February 2024)

 

Nursing staff were on hand at the Paediatric Department of Addenbrooke’s Hospital, in Cambridge, to take delivery of a batch of teddy bears. The stuffed toys were donated by the Teddies for Loving Care (TLC) scheme which was introduced in Cambridgeshire 20 years ago. Since that time, more than 34,000 teddies have been donated to hospitals in Cambridge, Ely, Doddington and Wisbech. The scheme is funded by Freemasons from lodges across Cambridgeshire. There are 47 regional TLC programmes that… read more:

 

 

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(by Claudia Bowes, The Scarborough News, 12th February 2024)

 

Freemasons of St John of Bridlington Lodge have made a £1500 donation to York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity to fund six new TVs for Bridlington Hospital. The new 32” TVs will provide entertainment and comfort for those staying on the Johnson Ward. The TVs were supplied and fitted free of charge by Dixons Discount Warehouse in Filey. Phil Harrison, Charity Steward, said “We are proud to be able to provide these TVs at Bridlington Hospital. I extend my sincere gratitude to everyone involved, and a special thanks to Claire at Dixons Discount Warehouse for her invaluable support. The joy reflected in the faces of… read more:

 

 

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(by Amber Hill, Weston Mercury, 11th February 2024)

 

Somerset Freemasons has donated £5,000 to a local charity to help support young people who are facing barriers to learning. The grant has been given to The Jack Hazeldine Foundation (JHF). When young people are referred to the charity, they are matched with a mentor to help them develop the confidence they need to succeed. The JHF CEO, Pippa Gribben, said: “We are very grateful to the Somerset Freemasons for their generous grant which will make a big difference in the lives of the young people we… read more:

 

 

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(by Brandon Mawson, News & Star, 9th February 2024)

 

A Freemasons Lodge in Cumbria has donated money to Blood Bikes. The Derwentwater Lodge in Keswick has donated £300 to the cause. Blood Bikes Cumbria is operated by volunteers across the county who deliver blood products to hospitals, surgeries, and those in need. The team operates around the clock to ensure that the blood products, and in some cases breast milk or other items, reach their… read more:

 

 

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(by News Staff, The Royal Gazette, February 09, 2024)

 

Members of the Broad Arrow Lodge were joined by their families when they spent an afternoon working on the grounds of the National Museum of Bermuda. The project last weekend focused on the removal of invasive species. Kris Dakin, the Master of Broad Arrow Lodge, emphasised the Masonic commitment to stewardship of the earth and community welfare. He said: “As Freemasons, we are taught to be mindful of our duty to our community and the world we live in. “This effort by the lodge members and their families is a direct reflection of our values in action, demonstrating our collective responsibility to preserve our natural environment for the generations that follow.” Andrew Harris, the museum’s head of facilities, offered guidance and expertise to help steer the group in its work at the… read more:

 

 

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(by BNN Correspondents, BNN, 8th February 2024)

 

The Freemasons of Chard, a town in Somerset, England, recently made a significant charitable contribution. They donated nearly £1,000, split equally between the MS Society and St Margaret’s Hospice. The funds were raised by Paul Connett during his tenure as chair, but due to unforeseen circumstances, he couldn’t attend the cheque presentation ceremony. Instead, Worshipful Brother Adrian Auton stepped in to present the cheques, each valued at £434, to the representatives of the chosen charities. Paul Connett’s choice of the MS Society for donation wasn’t arbitrary. He has a personal connection with the cause, as a family member suffers from multiple sclerosis. The donation, thus, served as an acknowledgment of the organization’s contributions to medical research in… read more:

 

 

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(by Staff Reports, Alberta Lea Tribune, February 6, 2024)

 

Members of the Albert Lea Western Star Masonic Lodge No. 26 and Freeborn County law enforcement on Tuesday afternoon gathered at the Freeborn County Law Enforcement Center for a small ceremony in which the lodge presented the Sheriff’s Office with 10 fire suppression kits. Junior grand steward of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, Gregory Vokovan, briefly explained what the fire suppression kits are and how to… read more:

 

 

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(by Craig Bunday, Peterborough Telegraph, 6th February 2024)

 

The Freemasons of Peterborough were proud to present a cheque for £10,000 to a local charity in Peterborough in January. Little Miracles is a charity embedded in the fabric of the local community, supporting families that have children with additional needs, disabilities and life limiting conditions. Brethren of the… read more:

 

 

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