GLOBAL FRATERNITY
WB Ryan B. Tirol, PM
Freemasonry is a global fraternity of men who believe in the brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God.
As such, Freemasons strive to uphold moral character and spiritual values in their interactions with other Freemasons, as well as with non-Freemasons.
How many men are members of the fraternity?
Over 2,000,000, worldwide.
How old is Freemasonry?
Written documentation shows that Freemasonry is the oldest and largest existing fraternal organization in the world.
Does Freemasonry have an international headquarters?
No. No one person can “speak” for Freemasonry, as a whole.
What is a Freemason Grand Lodge?
A “Grand Lodge”, or “Grand Orient”, is the governing body of Freemason subordinate lodges in a specific geographical area, which is called a jurisdiction.
Are the locations of Grand Lodges around the world a secret?
No. The list of World Grand Lodges is found on the Internet. Their contact information as well as a list of subordinate lodges may be found on their individual websites.