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Freemasonry was formally established in South Bend in 1842, when on May 24 of that year, St Joseph Lodge No.45 was chartered. There were 13 members.
South Bend then had a population of about 500. Since that time the city has grown to a population of 100,000, and Masonry has grown in equal proportion.

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Centennial Collector's Set

In honor of 100 years celebration of the Scottish Rite Cathedral building, we released this extraordinary collector's set symbolizing the perfect unity of the four bodies of the Scottish Rite. Order yours now.

Rite On The Road

Knox Lodge No. 639 - Knox, IN

November 21, 2024

Join us at Knox Lodge No. 639 for a Degree Evening!

Registration begins at 6:30 PM CST. The Degrees will start at 7:00 PM CST.

View the 4th, 10th, 27th and 28th Degree.

Registrations are accepted until November 18, 2024.

Rite On The Road

Orak Shrine Temple, Michigan City

February 13, 2025

Join us at the Orak Shrine Temple in Michigan City for Degree Evening!

Registration begins at 6:00 PM CST. The Degrees will start at 7:00PM CST.

View the 4th, 5th and 20th Degree.

There will be refreshments served at 6:30 PM, before the degrees.

Registrations are accepted until February 10th, 2025.

Honor. Integrity. Truth. Character.

32° Scottish Rite Freemasonry™ is a fraternity of Brothers committed to going deeper into the highest principles, teachings, and ideals of the Masonic craft. It is open to all Master Masons looking to continue the journey of self-discovery and finding a deeper sense of purpose.
As Freemasons, we believe in something greater than ourselves, and strive to be good men who want to be better.
Become the best version of you. Answer the call.
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Not Just a Man. A Mason.

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VALLEY OF SOUTH BEND

South Bend
Lodge of Perfection

In the Lodge of Perfection (4th-14th degrees), the Mason consecrates himself to the Masonic endeavor – character building. He is taught to venerate the virtues of the dead and emulate those of the living; 

Zerubbabel Council
Princes of Jerusalem

The 15th degree, Knight of the East and the 16th degree, Prince of Jerusalem are often referred to as historical degrees in Scottish Rite Freemasonry and constitute an allegorical narrative presenting the story of a captive people who “wept beside the rivers of Babylon”.

John Hazen White
Chapter of Rose Croix

The 17th degree, Knight of the East and West and the 18th degree Knight of Rose Croix of H.R.D.M., known as the Philosophical and Doctoral Degrees of the Scottish Rite.

South Bend
Consistory

The Consistory Degrees portray memorable lessons of brotherhood, compassion, discipline, dignity, duty, equality, excellence, faith, goodwill, justice, love, mercy, moral character, patriotism, purity, service, spirituality, toleration, ...

Albert Pike
Albert Pike
"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal."
Lord Thomas Dewar
Lord Thomas Dewar
"Minds are like parachutes, they work best when open."
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Oliver Wendell Holmes
"The mind, once expanded to the dimensions of larger ideas, never returns to its original size."
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of South Bend
 427 North Main St. South Bend, IN 46601
Phone: (574) 233-3158
Email: aasrsouthbend@gmail.com




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