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Freemasonry is the oldest, and estimated to be one of the largest male fraternal organizations in the world. Freemasonry is dedicated to promoting improvement in the character of its members. A Freemason, or Mason, is taught to be a good citizen, to be of good character, to care for those less fortunate, and to give back to his community. That is only a small part of what a practicing Freemason learns. Freemasonry makes good Men better.
Freemasonry traces its roots to the Middle Ages. It is from the guilds of operative, or stone masons, who built the magnificent cathedrals, castles, and monasteries of Europe from where the fraternity evolved. These guilds eventually began to accept members who were not actual working, but speculative Masons. At that time they adopted the term “Accepted” Masons, and Freemasonry was born.
In Manitoba, the Grand Lodge of Manitoba, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons was formed in 1875. It is the governing body of the forty three Masonic Lodges located throughout our province.
Freemasonry traces its roots to the Middle Ages. It is from the guilds of operative, or stone masons, who built the magnificent cathedrals, castles, and monasteries of Europe from where the fraternity evolved. These guilds eventually began to accept members who were not actual working, but speculative Masons. At that time they adopted the term “Accepted” Masons, and Freemasonry was born.
In Manitoba, the Grand Lodge of Manitoba, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons was formed in 1875. It is the governing body of the forty three Masonic Lodges located throughout our province.
Most Worshipful Brother Jesus (Junn) Manalang Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of Manitoba
2022 - 2023
Freemasonry is of primary importance in Junn's life. He is proud, privileged and truly humbled the honour to
serve the Craft as Grand Master of Manitoba.
Most Worshipful Brother Junn Manalang was born on the
1ath of October 1962 in Angeles City, Philippines.
Most Worshipful Brother Manalang is married to Elisa and has five children: Jim (Danielle), Jerson (Coley), Jeselle, Josiah and Jeremiah, and two Grandsons Jase and Jaiden.
Most Worshipful Brother Manalang holds a BS Psychology Degree from UP Clark Philippines. He emigrated to Canada in 1992 and is employed with Canada Post.
Most Worshipful Brother Manalang was Initiated into. Freemasonry at Coronati Lodge No. 520 on the registry of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario on February 3rd, 1997, Passed April 1oth, 1997, and Raised November 27th, 1997.
Most Worshipful Brother Manalang served as Worshipful Master of Capitol Lodge No. 136 GRM in 2004. He is a Charter member of Fil-Can Cabletow Lodge No. 189. He is also a member of Winnipeg River Lodge No. 154, Sturgeon Creek Lodge No. 145, and Manitoba Maharlika Lodge UD.
Most Worshipful Brother Manalang has held many offices throughout his years in Freemasonry. He was appointed Grand Chaplain 2006-2008 and Grand Historian 2008-2011. He was elected Grand Director of Ceremonies 2011-2016, District Deputy Grand Master (Unity District) 2016-2017, Jr. Grand Warden 2018- 2019, Sr. Grand Warden 2019-2020, and Deputy Grand Master 2020-2022.
Most Worshipful Brother Manalang is also very active in many other Masonic bodies including the Order of DeMolay, Scottish Rite (Past Commander in Chief), Khartum Shriners, York Rite, Allied Masonic Degrees (Sovereign Master), Order of the Secret Monitor and President 2021-2023 of the Philippines Masonic Association of America Inc.
148th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba
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