Templum Phoenix Lodge No. 57 is a duly constituted Masonic Lodge under the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick having been consecrated on August 11, 2018.

We are a fellowship of Brothers united in a common pursuit of enlightenment and virtue whom are desirous of creating a Lodge dedicated to observing traditional Freemasonry. We believe that the stated purpose of Freemasonry is to enable good men to improve themselves through study and introspection. We believe that Masonic Formation is a slow and careful process that requires great care and effort on behalf of its members, a process that creates positive change within our everyday life. We believe that the goal of the lodge is the cementing of Brotherhood in support of inner transformation of each individual on the divine path towards self-mastery. The lodge views the improvement of the individual as the most fundamental aspect of improving society We highly value the fellowship and friendship that the Lodge can provide and seek to further cultivate this by holding a festive board at every meeting, complete with Brethren presenting thoughtful and well researched papers.

MARCH 28TH, 2026 PREVIEW

The regular meeting of Templum Phoenix Lodge No.57 will be held on March 28th, 2026 in the quarters of the Masonic Hall, 907 Prospect Street, Fredericton, N.B. commencing at 1:00 pm sharp.

The in-lodge speaker will be Brother Alex DeWare whose topic will be “Stoicism”

How did Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus lay a foundation in ancient Rome that remains not only relevant, but perhaps essential, in today’s modern world? Stoicism has left its mark in countless ways, from Star Wars to bestselling self-help books, and even within our own Craft, becoming deeply embedded in our cultural subconscious. How did an emperor, a playwright, and a formerly enslaved man each leave such a lasting imprint on humanity?

A study of Stoicism, its enduring influence, central themes, and reflection within our Craft, can help us understand how their words continue to resonate through the ages.

The Festive Board speaker will be Brother R. Wayne Hitchcock who will be presenting the second instalment in a series on Comparative Religion which will attempt to briefly examine man’s inescapable need for religion as well as look at several examples of religions, now deceased. This background information will precede an overview of the world’s 12 major religions in operation today.

In this presentation of these religious philosophies we will examine some of their history, their structure, their core values, their main scriptures and some of their concepts of creation, life goals and the afterlife.

The intent of the presentation is to demystify the religions we may come into contact with in our daily lives as well as to give us a starting point when considering a man, particularly a man not of our own faith, for membership in our fraternity.

The religions to be examined are Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Taoism, Baha’i, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Confucianism, Shinto, Judaism, Islam and Christianity. Together their adherents make up approximately 80% of the earth’s population.

The menu for the Festive Board is as follows:

FIRST COURSE

Spring rolls with sweet and sour sauce

SECOND COURSE

For the second course a Chicken and coconut milk soup

MAIN COURSE

For the main course the ladies will be serving a trio of Thai inspired dishes, Beef with Oyster Sauce, Chili Chicken with Basil and Coconut Cream and

Shrimp and Pork Pad Thai

(The main course will be accompanied by your choice of red or white wine and is included in the cost of the meal.)

(ALLERGY WARNING: There is fish sauce used in some of these preparations)

DESERT

We will finish off with a Butterscotch Lush cake

Tickets for the Festive Board are $40.00 (including tax and gratuity) and are available beginning March 1st, 2026 and are available on a first come first served basis. Ticket sales will close on March 20th, 2026. There is a limited number of 15 tickets available for the Festive Board. Payment may be made by e-transfer to templumphoenix@gmail.com

If you are a first time visitor please review our guidelines for visitors which is found on our website at templumphoenix.ca

Templum Phoenix Lodge is a fellowship of Brothers united in a common pursuit of enlightenment and virtue who are desirous of creating a lodge dedicated to the following principles:

• The lodge will observe traditional Freemasonry and will work to cultivate an understanding of traditional societies and institutions among the Brethren. The lodge is dedicated to the preservation of traditional forms and meaningful human fellowship as a means of transmitting wisdom and improving society.
• The lodge will have an initiatic focus and charges the Brethren to ever remember that improving themselves in Masonry and assisting Candidates and fellow Brethren in doing the same is chief among their duties. The lodge will perform ritual in a solemn manner and every effort will be made to provide the most meaningful initiatic experience for each individual Candidate. The lodge will create an atmosphere that leads to a positive transformation of the individual.
• The lodge believes that as the stated purpose of Freemasonry is to enable good men to improve themselves through study and introspection, a man should only be made a Freemason if he has the intellectual capacity and desire to improve himself. Determining the qualifications of men seeking admission is essential to upholding the integrity of our ancient institution. The investigative procedures assist the Brethren of the lodge in determining the qualifications of candidates and provide the candidates with knowledge about the lodge that they are seeking admission to.
• The lodge believes that Masonic Formation is a slow and careful process that requires great care and effort on behalf of both the candidate and the Brethren of the lodge. Each Brother advances at his own pace with sufficient time between degrees to engage in intellectual study and contemplation. Each Candidate is provided with assistance as he feels appropriate for his intellectual and spiritual growth. The Candidate must demonstrate notable improvement in his understanding of Freemasonry and should also present a paper before the lodge, preferably on the lessons and symbols of his current degree, before being advanced to the next degree.
• The lodge believes that a Candidate should be able to create positive changes within his everyday life prior to becoming a Master Mason. Having to truly work, expend great effort and actually improve oneself is the only way to become deserving of this title. If this is properly observed every newly raised Master Mason will have grown into a better man and the bonds of virtue that tie together the Brotherhood of humanity will have been strengthened.
• The lodge believes that the man receiving the degree is the priority of the lodge for that evening and that the focus of the lodge will be solely placed on the candidate to facilitate his individual journey. For this reason there will never be more than one candidate on any given degree.
• The lodge highly values the fellowship and friendship that the lodge can provide and seeks to further cultivate this by holding a festive board at every meetings.
• The lodge believes that Masonic meetings should promote the understanding of Freemasonry. Brethren present thoughtful and well researched papers at the festive board as a service to their Brethren. Papers usually discuss Masonic symbolism, history and philosophy, and focus on the spiritual path of self-transformation in the pursuit of virtue.
• The lodge believes that Freemasonry teaches duty and service. Brethren are expected to attend all meetings, and if unable to do so, will inform the Master & Secretary of the Lodge of the reason in advance. Active participation instils duty and is generally rewarding in a number of ways. It keeps all the Brethren connected to the lodge and affirms that their presence is valued, cultivating awareness of their self-worth and potential.
• The lodge believes that officers of a Masonic lodge should be bi-annually selected based on their merit. Serving in any office within the lodge is a privilege and not a right. Brethren are given positions of responsibility only after having demonstrated their good faith, ability to make a serious time commitment and ability to perform the necessary duties. The election of the Master is of great importance and only those Brethren are considered for this honour and responsibility who are well versed in Masonic teachings, who have the resourcefulness to lead and whose personal character can serve as an example to be followed.
• The lodge believes that the clothing worn by its officers and members is an outward declaration of the seriousness of the business in which the lodge is engaged. Officers and members will wear white tie and tails with white gloves.
• The lodge believes that we all meet on the level. In this lodge all members will be addressed as Brother with the exception of the Worshipful Master. As we have no regard to rank, past or present, Masonic jewels will not be worn other than that which may reflect the office being held in the lodge.
• The goal of the lodge is the cementing of Brotherhood in support of the inner transformation of each individual on the divine path toward self-mastery. The lodge views the improvement of the individual as the most fundamental aspect of improving society.
• The lodge believes that one of the great traditions of Freemasonry is the ability to visit other lodges. Templum Phoenix will welcome visitors at all times providing that such visitors adhere to the guidelines established by the lodge for visitors.

Here you will find links to reading materials and other useful sites:

Photos: Our Members

Guidelines for visiting Templum Phoenix

The Library: Documents and Papers

Masonic Restoration Foundation

Grand Lodge of New Brunswick

To contact us, please fill out the form below or email us at templumphoenix@gmail.com:

Address:

Hiram Lodge #6

907 Prospect Street, Fredericton, NB