How many Prince Hall Grand Lodges are there?

How many Prince Hall Grand Lodges are there?

forty Grand Lodges
Prince Hall Masons (1784- ) The Prince Hall Masons are the oldest and largest group of Masons of African origin in the world. Today there are forty Grand Lodges of Prince Hall Freemasonry in the United States, Canada, the Bahamas, and Liberia.

Does Prince Hall recognize Masons?

In 1994, the UGLE adopted a resolution to recognize the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts as a “regular” and approved Masonic organization (Bessel).

How do you become a free mason in NJ?

Our Requirements for Membership are:

1. You Must ASK to petition to become a Freemason, we do not Recruit new members.
2. You Must be a Good Man 18 years old or older.
3. You Must believe in a Supreme Being.
4. You Must provided references to members of the local community that can vouch for your High Moral Character.

How many Freemasons are in New Jersey?

The Grand Lodge of New Jersey and local lodges also support and sponsor many charities and philanthropic efforts. Today, Grand Master Gregory J. Scott presides over the Grand Lodge of New Jersey comprised of 116 lodges with a membership over 17,000 brothers.

Which states do not recognize Prince Hall?

The few mainstream state Grand Lodges that currently do not recognize Prince Hall Grand Lodges are located in southern states, an area with an estimated 50% of Prince Hall Freemasons: Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, South Carolina and West Virginia.

Can I join Freemasons?

Who can be a Freemason? Freemasonry welcomes men of every country, religion, race, age, income, education, and opinion. However, to join Freemasonry, one must meet the following qualifications: Be a male at least 18 years of age (the minimum age varies in some jurisdictions, sometimes up to 21)

How can I be a Freemason?

Basic qualifications

1. You must believe in a supreme being.
2. You must be joining of your own free will.
3. You must be a man.
4. You must be free-born.
5. You must be of lawful age.
6. You must come recommended by at least two existing Freemasons from the lodge you’re petitioning.

How many Free Masons are there?

6 million
Grand Lodges Freemasonry, as it exists in various forms all over the world, has a membership estimated at around 6 million worldwide.