Introduction
Chartered on May 15, 1861, Massachusetts Consistory is the Valley of Boston body responsible for the 19th through 32nd degrees.
These degrees examine ethical choices across many settings and eras. Their lessons invite each Brother to put Masonic principles into practice in his relationships and community.
The 19th–32nd Degrees
Fourteen degrees explore the responsibilities of a life guided by conviction and service.
| Degree | Title | Theme for reflection |
|---|---|---|
| 19° | Brothers of the Trail | Keeping promises. |
| 20° | Master Ad Vitam | Loyal citizenship. |
| 21° | Patriarch Noachite | Accountability for wrongdoing. |
| 22° | Prince of Libanus | Dignity in labor. |
| 23° | Knight of Valor | Selfless care. |
| 24° | Brother of Tolerance | Welcoming difference. |
| 25° | Master of Achievement | Diligence and contribution. |
| 26° | Friend and Brother Eternal | Brotherhood despite conflict. |
| 27° | Knight of Jerusalem | Following conscience. |
| 28° | Knight of the Sun | Tools as moral symbols. |
| 29° | Knight of St. Andrew | Religious humility. |
| 30° | Grand Inspector | Fair judgment. |
| 31° | My Brother’s Keeper | Helping a Brother. |
| 32° | Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret | Putting others first. |
Leadership
The Commander in Chief leads Massachusetts Consistory, supported by its officers.
| Office | Name |
|---|---|
| Commander in Chief | John F. Sullivan, 33° |
| First Lieutenant Commander | David R. Lucas, 33°, MSA |
| Second Lieutenant Commander | John E. VanKuilenburg, 33° |
| Treasurer | Roy J. Leone, 33° |
| Treasurer Emeritus | Paul W. Rolston, 33° |
| Secretary | Thomas U. Kenney, 32° |
| Secretary Emeritus | Kenneth J. Scott, 33° |
| Orator | Jeffry T. Ross, 32°, MSA |
| Assistant Orator | Robert S. Burnett, 33°, MSA |
| Chancellor | Lawrence E. Bethune, 32° |
| Associate Chancellor | George H. Kopps, 33°, MSA |
| Prior | Richard E. Haley, 33° |
| Associate Prior | Seth A. Landau, 32° |
| Prior Emeritus | John R.S. Higgins, 33°, DSA |
| Master of Ceremonies | Francis M. Hart, 33° |
Massachusetts Consistory Guard
| Office | Name |
|---|---|
| Captain | Matthew A. Niedermeier, 32° |
| Lieutenant | Mark P. Barrett, 32° |
| Lieutenant | Michael J. Boucher, 32° |
| Lieutenant | Stephen A. Corthell, 33°, MSA |
| Warrant Officer | Leo M. Kenen, 32° |
| Warrant Officer | James A. Wiegel, 32° |
| Sergeant | Jonathan William Palermo, 32° |
| Color Guard | William W. Cicci, 32° |
| Standard Bearer | Christopher M. St. Cyr, 32° |
Past Commanders in Chief
We recognize the men who have led Massachusetts Consistory and helped carry its work forward.
- 1860–1864 — William S. Gardner, 33°
- 1865–1867 — William Sutton, 33°
- 1868–1870 — Samuel K. Hutchinson, 33°
- 1871–1876 — Benjamin Pope, 33°
- 1877–1882 — John L. Stevenson, 33°
- 1883–1885 — Thomas Waterman, 33°
- 1886–1888 — John H. Lakin, 33°
- 1889–1891 — Albert L. Richardson, 33°
- 1892–1894 — J. Harvey Young, 33°
- 1895–1897 — Eugene A. Holton, 33°
- 1898–1900 — Henry N. Fisher, 33°
- 1901–1903 — James A. Davis, 33°
- 1904–1906 — Rinaldo B. Richardson, 33°
- 1907–1909 — Everett C. Benton, 33°
- 1910–1913 — Edward S. Benedict, 33°
- 1913–1916 — George C. Thacher, 33°
- 1916–1919 — Joseph A. Bryant, 33°
- 1919–1922 — Wilbur S. Locke, 33°
- 1922–1925 — Almon B. Cilley, 33°
- 1925–1928 — Frank S. Elliott, 33°
- 1928–1931 — Olin D. Dickerman, 33°
- 1931–1934 — Frank B. Lawler, 33°
- 1934–1937 — Fred M. Goodwin, 33°
- 1937–1940 — Theodore R. Lockwood, 33°
- 1940–1943 — Norman K. Wiggin, 33°
- 1943–1946 — Winthrop J. Cushing, 33°
- 1946–1949 — Ethelbert V. Grabill, 33°
- 1949–1952 — Herbert N. Faulkner, 33°
- 1952–1955 — Cecil C. Marble, 33°
- 1955–1958 — Hubert N. Bernard, Jr., 33°
- 1958–1961 — Donald W. Vose, 33°
- 1961–1964 — Carl W. Trempf, 33°
- 1964–1967 — Arthur S. Hall, 33°
- 1967–1970 — John N. Hall, 33° MSA
- 1970–1973 — Stanley F. Maxwell, 33°
- 1973–1976 — Herbert G. Dunphy, Jr., 33° DSA
- 1976–1979 — C. Elmer Stimets, 33°
- 1979–1982 — James M. Gaskell, 33°
- 1982–1985 — Brenton E. Tyler, Jr., 33° MSA
- 1985–1988 — Richard H. Curtis, 33°
- 1988–1991 — Robert C. Patey, 33°
- 1991–1994 — Carl A. Gordon, 33° MSA
- 1994–1997 — Ralph I. Sewall, 33°
- 1997–2000 — Robert E. Godbout, Jr., 33°
- 2000–2003 — William E. Holland, 33° DSA
- 2003–2006 — F. Brian Emery, 33° MSA
- 2006–2009 — James R. Franklin, 33°
- 2009–2012 — Peter R. Smith, 33° MSA
- 2012–2015 — Scott D. Inglis, 33°
- 2015–2018 — Roy J. Leone, 33°
- 2018–2021 — Eugene Capobianco, 33° DSA
- 2021–2024 — David S. Sewall, 33°, MSA
Learn More
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