From the Venerable Master (February 2026) There are two Scottish Rites in the United States, the Northern Jurisdiction and the Southern Jurisdiction. Within both jurisdictions, there are four principal coordinate bodies that confer the degrees of the Rite. Southern Jurisdiction Degree Bodies In the Southern Jurisdiction, the degree bodies are as follows: Lodge of Perfection, Degrees 4 through 14 Chapter of Rose Croix, Degrees 15 through 18 Council of Kadosh, Degrees 19 through 30 Consistory,...

From the Venerable Master (January 2026) Greetings Brethren, I hope everyone is in good health, and I wish you all a happy and healthy New Year. I thank the members for allowing me the privilege to serve as Venerable Master of the Lodge of Perfection. It has been a meaningful experience that I will never forget. I look forward to seeing the San Jose Scottish Rite continue to thrive as a strong and viable organization in the valley. I am pleased to share an excerpt on the meaning of the...

From the Venerable Master (December 2025) Greetings Brethren, I hope everyone is in good health and ready to celebrate Christmas or Hanukah. The Grand Master’s reception for Most Worshipful Garrett S. Chan was held at our Scottish Rite Center, and it was hosted by Liberty Lodge No. 299, SCVMOA. It was a big success and was enjoyed by all. At our November stated meeting we recognized our Military hosted by Charles Cowden. I would like to quote an article on the meaning of Loyalty. It is from a...