WEST CHESTER LODGE OF
FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS
No 322
"Making good men better"
What is Freemasonry?
Freemasonry is a fraternity that traces its origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons in the Middle Ages. Its members are known as Speculative Masons, or Freemasons. Freemasonry has always been dedicated to the brotherhood of man, the personal improvement of its members, and helping our community through charity and goodwill. It teaches moral lessons through the use of symbolism taken from stonemasonry, and its members are expected to adhere to a high moral standard. Freemasonry is not a religion, but it does require its members to have a belief in a Supreme Being.
Its practices and values can be traced back through the centuries, and its membership has included such renowned individuals as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, among other Founding Fathers.
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Qualifications of a Mason
To become a Freemason in the state of Pennsylvania, you must meet the following qualifications:
1. You must be a man, who is at least 18 years old.
2. You must be of good moral character and reputation.
3. You must believe in a Supreme Being.
4. You must be of sound mind.
5. You must be motivated to join for reasons unrelated to personal gain or profit.
5. You must be able to pass a background check.
The first step is to contact us, or visit us directly, for an interview! We'd like to get to know you, and to answer your questions about the fraternity.
Lodge Senior Officers
2026
Treasurer
Douglas M. Pomietlarz, PM
Secretary
William B. Teodecki
Trustees
Thomas R. Yarnall, PM
Richard R. Love, PM
Max Hards, PM
Appointed Officers for 2026
Chaplain - Alan H. Czako
Senior Deacon - Joseph P. Kicinski, Jr.
Junior Deacon - Michael Hillegas
Senior Master of Ceremonies - Michael S. Reading
Junior Master of Ceremonies - William Nelson Ritchie, III
Pursuivant - Daniel W. Heichel, PM
Steward - Craig S. Felice
Tyler - Timothy D. Cowperthwaite
Upcoming Events
All Stated Meetings: Family Meal @ 6:30PM | Meeting to follow @ 7:30PM
1st, 2nd, 4th Thursday @ 7:30PM: Degrees or Open Practice, Discussion, Mentoring
3rd Thursday @ 7:30PM: Officer Training
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