About Us

St. George's Lodge No. 15: A Rich Masonic History in St. Catharines

Founded in 1814, St. George’s Lodge No. 15 in St. Catharines, Ontario, boasts a long-standing tradition in Freemasonry. As one of the oldest Masonic lodges in the Niagara region, it holds a key place in local masonic history. The lodge’s official charter dates back to 1855, coinciding with the formation of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario.

A Legacy of Growth and Influence

St.. George’s Lodge has its origins in St. Catharines dating back to when it was known as Shipman’s Corner. Although its growth temporarily stagnated between 1826 and 1845 due to declining interest in Freemasonry, the lodge rebounded quickly. Notably, membership soared after the First and Second World Wars, with the lodge having over 200 members.
 
Many prominent local figures have called St. George’s Lodge home, including Thomas Merritt, William Hamilton Merritt III, and Dr. Theophilus Mack. These men played instrumental roles in the development of Niagara and St. Catharines. Additionally, St. George’s Lodge helped establish other lodges in the region, further extending its impact.
 
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Our Current Location

Since 1954, the lodge has met at the Masonic Memorial Temple on Centre Street, and continue to serve both the Masonic community and the broader St. Catharines area through charitable work and community outreach.

St. George's Lodge Meetings

We hold our regular meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of every month (except July and August) at the Masonic Memorial Temple Association Building at 23 Centre Street, St. Catharines.

These meetings follow a similar format to other social and charitable organizations. Typical agenda items include:

  • Reading Minutes
  • Paying Bills
  • Degree Work
  • Education on masonic history or other topics of interest.

Our goal is to keep meetings engaging and concise. Following each meeting there is a social hour where members can enjoy a light meal and catch up with one another.

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Frequently Asked Questions

To become a member of St. George’s Lodge, you must:

  • Be a man, over the age of 21
  • Believe in a higher power.
  • Have resided in the area for atleast 6 months.

We take pride in ensuring that joining our lodge is a good fit both for you, and for us. Use the contact us page, to arrange a meeting and discuss the next steps.

Freemasonry is founded on three core values:

Brotherly Love: Fostering a sense of unity, and support among masons.

Relief: The commitment to helping others in need, through time, resources or simple acts of kindness.

Truth: The pursuit of honesty, knowledge and self improvement.

Freemasonry brings together people from all walks of life, bound by shared values of integrity, respect, and charity.

No matter where you are, a fellow Mason is a friend.

We haven’t uncovered any secret lairs, or lizard people yet, but it does sound intriguing!

If you’re interested in joining our lodge – conspiracies or not – contact us here.