Albert Pike Lodge No. 376 F&AM

was chartered in 1918 by the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana. Albert Pike Lodge is a member of the 16th Masonic District (the "Scottish Rite District") and uses the Scottish Rite ritual for its work, unlike most other lodges in the United States. This ritual is an adaptation of the French Rite.

All 10 lodges in the 16th District use this ritual, under special dispensation from our Grand Lodge. Because of the way New Orleans was founded, Spanish and French influence was strong, as well as from other immigrant groups. Hence, lodges in our District at one time performed their work variously in French, Spanish (one still does so today), German, and Italian. Our degrees are more ornate than the York blue lodge degrees, especially the Entered Apprentice degree. Visitors to New Orleans are urged to call ahead to see if an EA degree is being put on by one of our district lodges -- it's something to see.

Our officers for 2008. WM Joseph Pacaccio is to right of center.

Calendar of Events

April 10 - FC Degree

April 24 - MM Degree

May 8 - EA Degree

May 22 - FC Degree

We recently initiated 3 EA candidates into our Lodge and are advancing them towards the inner sanctum of King Solomon's Temple. WM Joe Pacaccio is providing restaurant quality dinner every meeting. But if you come to eat, you stay for fellowship and light.

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