Introduction
Chartered on September 11, 1863, Mount Olivet Chapter of Rose Croix is the Valley of Boston body responsible for the 17th and 18th degrees.
Known as the philosophical degrees, these lessons invite reflection on faith, hope, charity, and our responsibilities to one another. They use Christian imagery and historical settings to convey a spiritual message that each Mason can consider in the light of his own faith.
Rose Croix means “rose cross.” Its symbolism encourages reflection on love, sacrifice, and fellowship across differences of belief.
The 17th–18th Degrees
These degrees ask us to learn from the past, seek truth, and express our convictions through tolerance and service.
| Degree | Title | Theme for reflection |
|---|---|---|
| 17° | Knight of the East and West | Seeking truth, honoring God, and learning from past mistakes. |
| 18° | Knight of the Rose Croix of H. R. D. M. | Living with integrity, tolerance, and love for others. |
Leadership
The Most Wise Master leads the Chapter, supported by its officers and the directors who guide its tableau work.
| Office | Name |
|---|---|
| Most Wise Master | David A. Blake, 33° |
| Senior Warden | Michael R. Durocher, 32° |
| Junior Warden | Alfredo J. Canhoto, 32°, DSA |
| Orator | Terry W. Griffith, Jr., 32° |
| Treasurer | Donald H. LaLiberte, 32° |
| Treasurer Emeritus | Paul W. Rolston, 33° |
| Secretary | Thomas U. Kenney, 32° |
| Secretary Emeritus | Kenneth J. Scott, 33° |
| Master of Ceremonies | Brian J. Hughes, 32° |
| Tableau Director | Kenneth R. Blake, 32° |
| Assistant Tableau Director | Donald H. LaLiberte, 32° |
Past Most Wise Masters
We recognize the men who have led Mount Olivet Chapter of Rose Croix and helped carry its work forward.
- 1863 — Winslow Lewis, 33°
- 1863–1884 — William D. Stratton, 33°
- 1884–1888 — Erastus H. Doolittle, 33°
- 1888–1893 — Frederick H. Spring, 33°
- 1893–1896 — Albion F. Welch, 33°
- 1896–1899 — Charles M. Pear, 33°
- 1899–1902 — Winthrop Messanger, 32°
- 1902–1905 — George E. Savory, 33°
- 1905–1907 — Stephen H. Roblin, 33°
- 1907–1910 — Addison L. Osborne, 33°
- 1910–1913 — Joseph T. Paul, 33°
- 1913–1916 — Benjamin S. Frost, 33°
- 1916–1919 — Frank E. Buxton, 33°
- 1919–1922 — Walter Bradley Tripp, 33°
- 1922–1925 — Robert E. Ramsdell, 33°
- 1925 — George T. Wiley, 32°
- 1925–1928 — Andrew P. Cornwall, 33°
- 1928–1931 — Frederick C. Graves, 33°
- 1931–1932 — Curtis Chipman, 33°
- 1932 — Dudley H. Ferrell, 33°
- 1932–1935 — T. Frederick Brunton, 33°
- 1935–1937 — Frank A. North, 33°
- 1937–1940 — Walter L. McCammon, 33°
- 1940–1943 — Harold W. Sprague, 33°
- 1943–1946 — Rutherford E. Smith, 33°
- 1946–1948 — Charles C. Balcom, 33°
- 1948–1951 — Philip A. Enholm, 33°
- 1951–1954 — Thomas G. Walters, 33°
- 1954–1957 — Earl W. Taylor, 33°
- 1957–1960 — George A. Weeks, 33°
- 1960–1963 — Norman M. Gay, 33°
- 1963–1966 — Herbert H. Jaynes, 33°
- 1966–1969 — Robert N. Alger, 33°
- 1969 — Edmund L. Seaquist, 32°
- 1969–1972 — Walter S. Palmer, 33°
- 1972–1975 — C. Andrew Wing, 33°
- 1975–1978 — J. Henry Johnson, 33°
- 1978–1981 — Stafford E. Davis, 33°
- 1981–1984 — Arthur L. Rockwell, 33°
- 1984–1987 — Paul W. Rolston, 33°
- 1987–1990 — Graham W. Joy, 33°
- 1990–1993 — Arthur H. Sharp, Sr., 33° MSA
- 1993–1996 — William G. Manchester, 33°
- 1996–1999 — Lowell U. Hammett, 33°
- 1999–2002 — Donald H. Jackson, Jr., 33°
- 2002–2005 — Charles A. Wing III, 33°
- 2005–2008 — Robert H. Hartley, 33°
- 2008–2011 — Kenneth R. Blake, 33°
- 2011–2014 — Philip A. Drouin, 33° MSA
- 2014–2017 — George F. Hamilton, 33°
- 2017–2020 — Eugene B. Nichols, 33°
- 2020–2024 — Paul R. Perkins, 33°
Learn More
Interested in the Chapter of Rose Croix or beginning your Scottish Rite journey? Contact the Valley of Boston Membership Committee to learn about membership and upcoming opportunities.