About Us

Our History

St. George’s Lodge No. 15 in St. Catharines, Ontario, has a rich history dating back to 1814, making it one of the oldest Masonic lodges in the region. 
 
Originally formed in Shipman’s Corner, the lodge was formally chartered in 1855 when the Grand Lodge of Canada was established. The lodge’s growth was interrupted between 1826 and 1845 due to declining interest in Freemasonry, but it quickly rebounded.
 

Over the years, St. George’s Lodge has been home to many prominent local figures, including Thomas Merritt, and Dr. Theophilus Mack, both of whom played key roles in the development of the Niagara region. The lodge has also been instrumental in founding other lodges in the area.

 Today, operating from the Masonic Memorial Temple on Centre Street since 1954, it continues to serve both the Masonic community and St. Catharines through charity and outreach.

Our Meetings

Our regular meetings begin at 7:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Masonic Memorial Temple Association Building at 23 Centre Street.

Meetings are similar to other charitable and social clubs. While they have the typical agenda items like paying bills and reading minutes, We also perform degree work, and have speakers present on a variety of topics.

We aim to keep our meetings as short and engaging as possible before closing lodge to share a light meal, and catch up informally.

Frequently Asked Questions

To join a lodge, you must be a man, over the age of 21, have a belief in some sort of higher power, and reside in the area of the lodge you are petitioning for atleast 6 months.

At St. George’s we pride ourselves in making sure Lodge is a good fit for you, and you are a good fit for the lodge. Use the contact us page, and we’ll set up a time to chat about the steps for joining us at St. George’s

The three core values of Masonry are Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.

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

Relief: The commitment to helping others in need. It could be by donating time or money, or the simple act of holding a door for someone.

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

The bond of friendship and brotherhood within Freemasonry is unlike anything else.

It’s about shared values—integrity, respect, and charity—that connect us deeply, beyond just a social group. Freemasonry brings together people from all walks of life, and all corners of the globe and fosters a sense of equality and mutual respect. 

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

We haven’t met them yet, but when we do, we’ll introduce you. Until then, you’re stuck with us. Use the Contact Us page to find out how you can join us.