Mission Statement

By promoting a firm belief in a Supreme Being and devotion to the tenets of brotherly love, relief, and truth, it is the mission of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin to inspire good men, bound by virtue, to become better men, citizens, and leaders in their homes and communities.

Our Vision

The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin will provide leadership and education that will cultivate the growth of Freemasonry in Wisconsin and maintain the ideals and noble tenets of our brotherhood while meeting the challenges of an ever-changing world.

Message From The Grand Master

Shawn A. James Sr. 33°, #8 Most Worshipful Grand Master

Welcome, and thank you for visiting the MWPHGL of Wisconsin, Inc online. We hope that our website highlights the wide variety of brotherly love, fellowship and service opportunities available. Please feel free to read more about our Grand Lodge on this site, or come in for a visit. We would love to greet you and share with you our love for our order and for you, our neighbor.

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— Shawn A. James Sr. 33°, #8 Most Worshipful Grand Master

Honorable Shawn A. James, Sr. #8

35th Most Worshipful Grand Master

A Century of Light: Celebrating 100 Years of Prince Hall Masonry in Wisconsin

June 29, 2025
From the Office of the Grand Master
Shawn A. James, Sr., 35th Most Worshipful Grand Master

Brothers,
Today marks a sacred milestone, a moment not just in time, but in testimony. On this day, June
29, 2025, the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Wisconsin celebrates 100
years of Brotherhood, leadership, service, and legacy in this great state.

One hundred years ago, our founders did more than establish a Grand Lodge.
They lit a torch, one of courage, dignity, and hope, and placed it in our hands.
They built more than institutions; they built platforms for Black men to lead, to uplift their
communities, and to pass on the Light.

A Legacy Etched in Stone and Spirit

Through wars and civil rights struggles, through eras of prosperity and challenge, we endured.
Our lodges became sanctuaries. Our rituals became roadmaps.
Our leaders became beacons for those who had few examples elsewhere.

And now, we are those beacons.

Why This Matters

We do not celebrate today just to remember the past.
We celebrate by recommitting to our purpose and our future.

At 100 years old, we are not growing tired; we are just getting started.

This moment calls for:

Brothers who are builders, not just attendees.
Leaders who are listeners, not just directors.
Lodges that are lights, not just rooms for meetings and degrees.

Let This Be Our Charge

As the 35th Most Worshipful Grand Master, I don’t simply ask you to celebrate —
I ask you to build upon this foundation:

Rekindle your zeal for the Craft.
Reconnect with your Brothers.
Reengage your communities.

Let us rise from this centennial celebration with renewed fire in our hearts and clear vision in our minds.

In Closing

One hundred years from now, another Grand Master will stand where I stand today.
Let us leave him a legacy he will be proud to inherit, built not only of gold and brick, but
of character, commitment, and brotherhood.

May the Grand Architect of the Universe continue to bless this Grand Lodge, and may we
continue to walk upright, act justly, and serve faithfully
for the next 100 years and beyond.

Best Regards,
Shawn A. James, Sr.
35th Most Worshipful Grand Master
Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, Inc.