welcome to york rite sovereign college of north america
The York Rite Sovereign College of North America exists primarily to be of service to the York Rite of Freemasonry. Constituent colleges must declare fealty to the Grand Lodge of their respective jurisdictions. The pre-requisite for membership, which is by invitation only, is good standing in all four York Rite bodies: Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commandery or Preceptory (Canada.)
A Great Future Starts Here
FOUNDERS MEETING – June 5, 1957
(Left to right) George J. Ristow, Clifford A. Taylor, W. Edward Dewey,
Francis M. Dodge, James Fairbairn Smith, Richard W. Lewis
Robert S. Spencer
Lewis and his companions were beginning to evolve a different concept, a different approach to the problem of coordination of York Rite activities. To overcome the problem of separation and self-interest, they conceived of a new York Rite Body which would require its members to belong to Chapter, Council and Commandery, and would have as its primary purpose the giving of whatever aid was most appropriate to the other York Bodies in its area. It would provide a place for York Rite Masons to meet and work together, not as Chapter, Council, or Commander members, but as York Rite Masons. Excerpt from York Rite Sovereign College History Book
A Message from our Governor General
A Message from our Governor General
Welcome to the York Rite Sovereign College website! We are continually upgrading our content to be more useful for you. It is a great source of information and education. Refer to it often for the most up to date information..
The officers of Sovereign College are here to assist you.
Your Grand Governor and Deputy Grand Governor are the “on the ground” contacts between our Colleges and the Sovereign College. The are a great resource to assist the Colleges and members.
I encourage you to use the resources of this website to understand more about the York Rite Sovereign College, its history, purposes, structure, awards, and honors. It also contains forms to assist in communicating, and complying with the Sovereign College office and procedures.
Companion Knights, we have called to serve and are ready to assist the Fraternity of Freemasonry. We are here to assist and promote harmony and Brotherly Love among our ranks. To lead by example, offer education, cooperation, promote patriotism and support Charity among all Freemasons and their organizations.
The York Rite Sovereign College Charitable Trust makes donations on behalf of Companion Knights and Colleges to National Masonic Charities. I encourage you to consider a tax-deductible gift to this Fund. For a donation of $250 you will receive the Athelstan Jewel.
Together as Companion Knights and Freemasons we hold the future of our fraternity in our hands, let us make sure that we rise to meet the task.
It is a distinct honor to serve as you Governor General for the 2026-2028 Biennial. I am here to assist and serve. I look forward to meeting and greeting many of you during this Biennial.
May our Father in Heaven have you in his holy keeping through our Blessed Redeemer.
M.Pre.Em.Dist.Bro STANTON T. BROWN, II, KCPC, KGCY
Governor General 2026-2028
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