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Welcome From the East
Brethren! I am proud to serve as Worshipful Master of King Oscar Lodge No. 855 AF & AM for the year of 2023, our 125th year as a Chartered Lodge. I am thankful to the Brethren for this honor- It is not only my year, it is OUR YEAR! Come join me for this year at King Oscar Lodge. This …
Master Mason License Plate
Are you a Master Mason in good standing? Display your pride with a vanity license plate for your vehicle and support the Illinois Masonic Foundation for the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Children. Download the form. For more info, contact Robin Ford [email protected] at the Grand Lodge of Illinois Office.
About us
Our lodge was chartered on October 5th, 1898 by the MW Grand Lodge AF & AM of the State of Illinois and given the name of the King of Sweden and Norway Oscar II of that time. Since then, we have always been a place “where true Masonic brotherhood flourishes.” “Freemasonry is an organized society of men symbolically applying the …
3 New MMs + 1 Honorary RWB Member
It was a long but great night at our last stated meeting at KING OSCAR LODGE No. 855 A.F. & A.M. where we raised 3 of our FCs in waiting to the sublime degree of MM! Everyone let’s give it up for our Bros. Eric, Jorge, and Aaron who have now joined the overseers of the work at our Temple! …
Another FC on the rosters and more coins in the can
On April 25, at our stated meeting we passed another one of our EAs in waiting to the degree of Fellowcraft. Let’s congratulate Bro. Aaron who has now joined the ranks of the hewers in the mountain and is eager to prepare the stones for the Master’s use! Among other good news, WM Lozich informed us that we surpassed our …
Academic Bowl and Masonic Anniversary Recognition Dinner
King Oscar Lodge sponsored a team of students from Walter Payton College Preparatory High School in Chicago for this year’s Academic Bowl who ended up taking 3rd Place. On April 11, on our stated meeting day we hosted an Academic Bowl Dinner honoring the team members and their coach and exchanged some fellowship at Jefferson Masonic Temple’s dining hall. After …
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 …
Friendship and Brotherly Love followed by 1st Degree Conferral
In the spirit of Friendship and Brotherly Love, tonight at KING OSCAR LODGE No. 855 A.F. & A.M. after enjoying some fellowship and dinner with members, guests, and new prospects we transferred to the Lodge room for a 1st Degree Conferral for our candidate in waiting. Congrats to Bro. Aaron who is the newest EA to join our roster of …
Timeless Connection at KO 855
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 …