California Freemason Magazine: The Temple Issue

In this issue of California Freemason Magazine, we’re casting our gaze anew at our fraternal home, the California Masonic Memorial Temple in San Francisco.

New Online Exhibition from the Henry W. Coil Library and Museum of Freemasonry

Explore some stunning examples of this fraternal craftwork through the ages in From the Hands of Fellowship, a new virtual exhibition from the Henry Wilson Coil Library and Museum of Freemasonry.

California Freemason Magazine: Freemasonry in Latin America Now

In this special issue of California Freemason, we take a Masonic road trip south of the border to learn about the long history of Freemasonry in Latin America.

Bakersfield Lodge No. 224 153d Open Installation of Officers 2025

On December 14, 2024, Bakersfield Lodge No. 224 held their 153rd Open Installation of Officers for 2025. DGM RW Garrett Chan was the Installing Officer. WSir Christian Marano was the Master of Ceremony and WSir Zach Braun was the Installing Chaplain. About 200 members, family and friends attended the event. We want to thank everyone […]

Bakersfield Lodge No. 224 Officers and family attended the GLC Annual Communication

Labor Day Weekend Parade at Cambria, CA

Kern County Shrine Club participated in the Labor Day Parade on Sep 1, 2024 at Cambria, California. It was a great weekend with family and friends of the Shriner’s Club in Kern County. WB Steve Wofford, Bros Michael Goodwin, Victor Alcantar, Danielle Garcia and yours truly WB Gerry Mateo and our family enjoyed the weekend […]

A Conversation With Two Grand Masters

Check out our latest video feature, an enlightening conversation between Grand Master G. Sean Metroka and Prince Hall Grand Master David San Juan, two distinguished leaders in California #Freemasonry.

Discovery Masonry on Freemason.org

Say hello to a series of brand-new web resources for prospects and new members available on freemason.org, the online home of the Masons of California.

Summer 2024 Issue Out Now: Prince Hall, Then and Now

Take a deep dive into the history and legacy of Prince Hall the man, as well as the history of the organization that today bears his name.

GL SOI and Family Day

The Division V GL SOI was conducted on June 29, Saturday in Santa Barbara Lodge No 192. It was a very educational and informative School of Instruction lead by the GL WB Lowler and AGL WB Mariano. This was followed by Bakersfield Lodge No 224 Family Day at Santa Barbara Beach to scape the heat […]

3rd Degree Conferral

Brother Jojo Butingan was raised to the sublime Degree of Master Mason on June 27, 2024. It was a very memorable and solemn 3rd degree conferral said WM Eric Aralar. He wants to thank all the Brethren for stepping up and for all the support. A very impressive 3rd Degree Lecture and presentation by WB […]

Download the Simple Guide to Freemasonry

Discuss your Masonic experience with others easily by downloading the simple guide to Freemasonry and brushing up on the basics.

Bakersfield Lodge No. 224 FC and MM

For the past three months Bakersfield Lodge has been very busy tending to our candidates conferrals. On March 21, 2024 our Brother Todd Stoner was successfully raised to the sublime degree of MM. Several of our members was present and visiting sojourner WB Richard Wright PM of Lodi Lodge No. 256 celebrated this very special […]

Mother’s Day Wine Tasting Event

On May 16, 2024 Bakersfield Lodge celebrated Mother’s day to a surprise Wine Tasting dinner at “Wine Me Up” Restaurant in Bakersfield. In token of our appreciation to our Ladies this well deserve event for them was a great success. Thank you to all who joined us. Cheers!

Great American Cleanup Community Project in Bakersfield!

Last April 20, 2024 Bakersfield Lodge No. 224 joined many volunteers in Bakersfield, California in the “Great American Cleanup” headed by the Mayor herself Honorable Karen Goh! Many of our members spend their whole morning picking up trash and cleaning a park and roads in and around Bakersfield. Special thanks to Mayor Goh for inviting […]

Brick by Brick: Inside a Lodge-Building Boom

In this issue of California Freemason, we’re exploring what it takes to get new lodges off the ground, and how they define themselves within the landscape of Masonry in the state.

Annual Bakersfield Lodge No. 224 Ladies Night!

Our Annual Ladies Night on February 17 was a huge success! We had lots of food and dancing with The New Normal Band until midnight. To show our appreciation to all the ladies we will continue to this every year. Thanks to everyone that lend a hand preparing for this event. Special thanks to all […]

February Stated Meeting: Meet The New Masonic District 522 Inspector: WB Sir Zack Braun

February 1, 2024 Bakersfield Lodge No. 224 had their Stated Meeting and welcomed our New Masonic Div 5, District 522 Inspector, WB Sir Zack Braun. It was a very successful night with our Brethren and a very impressive  display of brotherhood and fellowships together with our ladies and families joining us for our “Potluck Dinner”. […]

Bakersfield Lodge No. 224 Annual Installation of Officers

Last December 16, 2023 Bakersfield Lodge No. 224 had its Annual Open Installation of Officers. It was a very successful and solemn installation led by WB Robert Beeson III, Assistant Grand Lecturer for Division 5, as the Installing Master, WB Jun Lungcob, District Inspector, as the Master of Ceremonies and WB Zaldy Damaso, Past District […]

2nd and 3rd Degree Conferral

Bakersfield Lodge No. 224 gain a new Master Mason and Passed a Fellowcraft for the month of November 2023. Bro Victor Alcantar was raised to the sublime degree of MM on November 16 and Bro Todd Stoner was passed as a Fellowcraft on November 30.

Join Us and Let Your Network Know #ImAMason!

Between July 10–21, we’re asking all members who are comfortable doing so to post a short message on Facebook or Instagram saying why Freemasonry is important to you. 

California Freemason: The Magic Issue

In the Magic Issue of California Freemason magazine, we’re casting a light on some of those similar connections between magic and Masonry.

Learn About Freemasonry Symbols

Maybe you’ve seen the square and compass logo on buildings around town or wondered about the meaning of emblems like the Masonic trowel. What’s the history behind Masonic symbols, and how do they factor into what happens in a lodge?

California Freemason: In Masonry and Politics, Finding Common Ground

Most people know that there are two things that Masons don’t discuss in the lodge room: politics and religion. Instead, they focus on the things that bind them, not that divide. Could that be a model for a more harmonious world outside the lodge?

California Freemason Magazine: The Temple Issue

In this issue of California Freemason Magazine, we’re casting our gaze anew at our fraternal home, the California Masonic Memorial Temple in San Francisco.

New Online Exhibition from the Henry W. Coil Library and Museum of Freemasonry

Explore some stunning examples of this fraternal craftwork through the ages in From the Hands of Fellowship, a new virtual exhibition from the Henry Wilson Coil Library and Museum of Freemasonry.

California Freemason Magazine: Freemasonry in Latin America Now

In this special issue of California Freemason, we take a Masonic road trip south of the border to learn about the long history of Freemasonry in Latin America.