DDGM Official Visit & Recognitions

At our Annual DDGM Official Visit stated meeting on Friday, March 14 (pi day), we had a great time of fellowship and brotherhood at KING OSCAR LODGE No. 855 A.F. & A.M. We were pleased and honored to receive our current Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Illinois DDGM RW Bro. Chip P Smith who happens to be an …

41st Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl – 3rd Place!

KING OSCAR LODGE No. 855 A.F. & A.M. participated in the 41st annual Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl at Illinois Freemasonry on Saturday, February 22, 2025 for the Sectional tournament sponsoring Walter Payton College Prep High School from Chicago, Il and after taking 1st place went on to the next regional rounds in Bloomington on March 8th, where they took 3rd place. A delegation …

127th Installation of Officers

On January 26, a new slate of King Oscar Lodge Officers was installed by the MW Grand Master of the State of Illinois, David P. Lynch, at the Jefferson Masonic Temple, in Chicago. Congrats to elected officers WM Matt Lozich, SW Adam Miranda, and JW Norel Woods and to all appointed officers for the current 2025 Masonic year! (Click here …

Master Mason of the Year 2024 & WM Recognition

On Jan. 24, a few days before the Installation of Officers of KING OSCAR LODGE No. 855 A.F. & A.M. for the ensuing 2025 masonic year, it was time to recognize two of our most worthy Brothers for their laudable undertakings within our lodge in particular. W.B. Lozich received his embroidered Past Master’s apron and personalized carrying-case and Bro. Richard …

2nd Degree Conferral

On Jan. 24, a few days before the new officers of KING OSCAR LODGE No. 855 A.F. & A.M. would be installed in their respective stations and places, we conferred a 2nd Degree to one of our EAs in waiting to be passed to the FC degree. Congratulations to Bro. Jorge! Thank You to everyone in attendance who assisted and …

Annual Meeting 2025

On Friday, January 10, we conducted our Annual Meeting at King Oscar Lodge #855 on a snowy evening and we now have a new slate of officers for the ensuing masonic year 2025! Congrats to all the brethren who are stepping in their new positions and chairs! We heard and applauded some great reports from WM Matt Lozich, WB Secretary …

127th Annual Installation of Officers

We’re holding our 127th Annual Installation of Officers on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Jefferson Masonic Temple in Chicago. Doors opening at Noon and the Installation Ceremonial starts at 1 pm.Our MWGM David P. Lynch will be the Installing Officer. Food prepared by Sweet Baby Ray’s.

2024 Illinois Masonic Membership Visibility Day at Volo Auto Museum

Join the Brethren of King Oscar Lodge on Saturday, August 17, for the 2024 Illinois Masonic Membership Visibility Day at Volo Auto Museum in Volo, Illinois. Please RSVP on OLP > https://855-il.ourlodgepage.com/calendar_events/218126 This annual recognition in August provides an opportunity for us to visibly display our personal affiliation with the Fraternity with our Masonic Square and Compasses insignia on a hat, …