Bloomington Lodge No. 43, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Illinois marks 175th years of existence with a public ceremony of rededication.  The Grand Master of Illinois’ fifty-thous...

Brethren,

2020 has been a year we will never forget. I knew my year as Master would be tough, but I did not think it would be during a pandemic. We accomplished so many things that you can be pr...

The officers of Bloomington 43 will be meeting on July 2nd to establish safety guidelines for our first stated meeting on July 16th. Details to follow. Please let me know if you have any questions ...

JOINT STATEMENT

For over 300 years Freemasonry has resolutely stood for Equality and Justice. Racism has no place in our society of brotherhood.

Being a Mason is to celebrate and welcome into...

Brethren,

The Grand Master sent out information cancelling in person meetings in June. He also sent information for holding virtual stated meetings. We will pursue this option for our stated mee...

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March got off to a wonderful start for Bloomington Masonic Lodge #43. We dedicated a new display case for the Special Olympics Headquarters in Normal, Illinois. Our Senior Warden, Randy Schaab is a...

To Our Masonic Families:Amidst this national Covid-19 Pandemic, the Illinois Masonic Outreach Services (IMOS) and Illinois Masonic Children’s Assistance Programs’ (IMCAP) want you to know that you ...

Due to the shelter-in-place directive and Grand Master Oakley’s order for lodges, the Board of Directors has extended the deadline for the Youth Organization Scholarships (DeMolay, Jobs, and Rainbo...

Brethren,

As we move into uncharted areas we will meet with many new challenges. One of which will be the conferring of Masonic Rites. I have been approving requests to perform Masonic Rites, bu...

Dear Area, District, and Lodge Masonic Leadership:During this period of uncertainty, it is essential that we as a Masonic family, join together to assist those in need. With your help, the Illinois...

From Grand Master Oakley's letter dated March 2nd, 2020:

If you are an Illinois Mason, Spouse, or Widow, in need, please contact our IMOS Director, Mrs. Talia J. Dean, at: (217) 529-8900 ext. 21...

Check out the article below and share with friends and family. The Cities covered our dedication ceremony for the Special Olympics Headquarters. This was also heard on their radio station The Citie...

February may be the shortest month of the year but the Masons of Bloomington Lodge #43 have made the most of it. At the beginning of the year I developed a Mission Statement for the lodge: To give ...

A good time was had tonight discussing what inspires us to be Masons and how to stop Masonic burnout. We used an article from Midnight Freemasons to guide our discussion. We had 14 Masons and a pro...

Happy New Year my Brothers! We have much to be excited for at Bloomington Masonic Lodge. We just had our 2020 officer installation and reception. Attendance was great and good fellowship was had at...