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Admissions to the Masonic Village at Dallas are governed by the Committee on Masonic Homes, members of which are elected by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. The Committee on Masonic Homes approves or disapproves applications for admission primarily on the basis of need. Decisions concerning admission, the provision of services, and referrals of residents are not based upon the applicant's race, color, religion, disability, ancestry, national origin, familial status, age, sex, limited English proficiency (LEP) or any other protected status.
The Committee on Masonic Homes has approved the following service levels for admission to the Masonic Village at Dallas. Please contact the Marketing Office for information on which service levels are eligible for admission:
(570) 675-1866 or toll-free at (866) 851-4243.
Service Level 1:
PA Master Mason
A member in good standing for a minimum of five cumulative years in a lodge of the R. W. Grand Lodge of
F. & A. M. of PA or the M. W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge of F. & A. M. of PA.
PA Eastern Star
A PA Eastern Star member in good standing for a minimum of five cumulative years. Non-PA Masons who became Eastern Star members after January 1, 1998, will be required to gain membership in a PA lodge to be eligible for admission, unless the primary state does not permit dual membership.
Wife of PA Master Mason
Spouse of PA Eastern Star
Spouses who are Masons from any jurisdiction are eligible.
Widow of PA Master Mason
Widows continue to be eligible through their Masonic husband even if they remarry.
Mother of PA Master Mason
Daughter of PA Master Mason
Sister of PA Master Mason
The widow, mother, daughter and sister are eligible if the PA Mason passed away prior to a five-year membership, as long as he was in good standing at the time of death.
Service Level 2:
Grandmother of PA Master Mason
Grandfather of PA Master Mason
Father of PA Master Mason
Mother-in-law of PA Master Mason
Father-in-law of PA Master Mason
Son of PA Master Mason
Spouse of PA Eastern Star who is not a Mason
Service Level 1 & 2 with less than five years' membership
Service Level 3:
Other PA Masonic Relatives
Consideration also is given to other relatives of PA Masons. We also consider PA Senior DeMolay, Majority Members of PA Job's Daughters and PA Rainbow Girls, Senior Members of PA Knights of Pythagoras, and members of female-related PA Masonic organizations in good standing.
Employees of Grand Lodge or the Masonic Villages with a minimum of 20 years of service.
Master Mason of Other Jurisdictions
A member in good standing for a minimum of five cumulative years in another jurisdiction recognized by the Grand Lodge of PA and his spouse or widow.
Service Level 4:
Others on Behalf of Pennsylvania Freemasonry
Individuals from Service Levels 2, 3, and 4 are considered for admission depending on waiting lists and availability in the desired area.
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