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  1. MRichard

    It was Bridge Builders of Freemasonry (US). Just saw your message. I am rarely on here. The...

    It was Bridge Builders of Freemasonry (US). Just saw your message. I am rarely on here. The group is not that active anymore once you didn't need to.get approval from your grand lodge to visit.
  2. MRichard

    Brother Bill Lins

    Rest in peace, Brother Lins. I got a blast email from a member of Holland Lodge saying he had transitioned. I looked at his Facebook page and he had been posting just a day before or less.
  3. MRichard

    MWUGL of FL and MWGL of FL mutual recognition and amity approved.

    Mississippi is similar. The PHA grand lodge is Stringer. I would imagine that the clandestine grand lodges incorporated first in those states although I am not familiar with the history of either.
  4. MRichard

    MWUGL of FL and MWGL of FL mutual recognition and amity approved.

    http://www.mwuglflorida.org/ PHA is Union in Florida
  5. MRichard

    Is hazing allowed in DeMolay initiation rites?

    Not really familiar with the Demolays but the Grand Lodge of the Philippines is recognized by the UGLE so they are legit. Possibly Demolay Intl has not updated their website or maybe they got in trouble because of hazing. I have no idea.
  6. MRichard

    Is hazing allowed in DeMolay initiation rites?

    I have no idea. There is no a chapter listed in the Philippines under their chapter locator. What Grand Lodge is the lodge operating under?
  7. MRichard

    Is hazing allowed in DeMolay initiation rites?

    That could explain the hazing if it isn't a part of Demolay Intl.
  8. MRichard

    MWPHGL of Texas Approves Cross Visitation!!!

    There was an email about a month ago from the GLOT regarding this. I will message you the link. Not sure if this is what was read in the meeting though.
  9. MRichard

    Process Delayed

    Do you mean that your petition was read in at the stated meeting after you turned it in or you just got your petition? Regardless, congrats on your progress. Patience, it will be worth it!!!
  10. MRichard

    Greeting Brothers

    Welcome! Have you researched the lineage of your lodge?
  11. MRichard

    The Sublime Degree

    I was raised last night. It was a wonderful experience. Can't wait to see another master mason's degree.
  12. MRichard

    PHA recognition

    I don't believe Oklahoma asked the UGLE for recognition even though they are in amity with their "mainstream" counterpart. It does seem unusual to say the least cause you would think it would be a mere formality at this point.
  13. MRichard

    PHA recognition

    That's what a brother told me who had been a member of "mainstream" and Prince Hall grand lodges but it is possible I didn't understand him completely. There are only 11 states (DC not included) that have blanket recognition on that Bessel's website which has not been updated in years. That is...
  14. MRichard

    PHA recognition

    Generally, "mainstream" grand lodges only recognize the Prince Hall grand lodge of the same state. There may be some exceptions when the Prince Hall grand lodge is chartered in another state. A "mainstream" grand lodge would not recognize a Prince Hall grand lodge that was not in amity with its...
  15. MRichard

    trying to join

    Not every lodge is a good fit for a prospective candidate. Try another lodge.
  16. MRichard

    How does this go??

    There are other Prince Hall grand lodges not recognized in other states as well. They are regular but these are mainly southern states where other issues may come into play with the exception of West Virginia (not considered a southern state). Prince Hall grand lodges are not recognized in...
  17. MRichard

    How does this go??

    Interesting that you mention that since your grand lodge recognizes the Prince Hall grand lodge in your state since 1997 according to http://bessel.org/masrec/phachart.htm which may be out of date but still has useful information and UGLE http://www.ugle.org.uk/about/foreign-grand-lodges ...
  18. MRichard

    How does this go??

    You had kinda already answered your own question cause if your grand lodge does not permit dual or plural memberships, then even if you were a member of MWPHGLMa or any PH Grand Lodge that the UGLE recognizes; you would still not be permitted to join another grand lodge. That is to the best of...
  19. MRichard

    How does this go??

    That's my point. That is a Prince Hall lodge and it is honorary. But joining the internet lodge which has a warrant from the UGLE directly, is like trying to join another grand lodge.
  20. MRichard

    How does this go??

    Another issue is whether your grand lodge allows plural or dual memberships.
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