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Across Delaware

Local Bodies

Chapters, Councils, and Commanderies — when and where they meet, who serves as officers, and how to reach them.

Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons

Royal Arch Chapters

The Grand Chapter

No. 4 · Chartered January 20, 1869

St. Johns Chapter

2024 officers
Stated meetings
Third Tuesday, 7:30 PM (closed July & August)Next: Tue, Nov 17, 2026
Location
207 E. Delaware Ave., Newark Directions

Officers

  • High PriestWilliam Anthes, PGHP
  • KingEd Binasiewicz, PHP
  • ScribeMark K. Button, PHP
  • TreasurerDavid H. Laucius, PGHP
  • SecretaryJared I. Card, PGHP
  • Captain of the HostRobert Noble, PHP

No. 6 · Chartered January 21, 1874

Delta Chapter

2022 officers
Stated meetings
Second Monday, 7:30 PM (closed July & August)Next: Mon, Nov 9, 2026
Location
112 E. Market St., Newport Directions

Officers

  • High PriestDavid J. Walters, II
  • KingJoseph Dawson, III
  • ScribeFred Palmer
  • TreasurerJay C. Bergstrom, PHP
  • SecretaryHerbert J. Atkinson, PHP
  • Captain of the HostRobert W. Noble, PHP

No. 7 · Chartered January 18, 1893

Hope Chapter

2024 officers
Stated meetings
First Thursday during odd months, 7:30 PM (closed June through August; please confirm with the Chapter before visiting)Next: Thu, Nov 5, 2026
Location
201 E. Market St., Georgetown Directions

Officers

  • High PriestJohn "Jae" A. Eberly, PHP
  • KingGeoffrey Fox, PHP
  • ScribeGeorge Gadsby, PHP
  • TreasurerJames B. Walsh, PGHP
  • SecretaryWilliam F. Lott, PGHP — CT
  • Captain of the HostAnthony Graciano

No. 9 · Chartered January 15, 1966

Brandywine Chapter

2021 officers
Stated meetings
Third Thursday, 7:30 PM (closed July & August)Next: Thu, Nov 19, 2026
Location
1611 Concord Pike, Wilmington Directions

Officers

  • High PriestMichael W. Jones
  • KingTenney H. Wheatley, Jr.
  • ScribeJoseph S. Marvian
  • TreasurerJohn B. Dorsey, PGHP
  • SecretaryStefan F. Darczuk, PHP
  • Captain of the HostDavid H. Laucius, PGHP

No. 10 · Chartered March 12, 1994

Daylight Chapter

2024 officers
Stated meetings
Second Wednesday, 1:00 PM (closed July & August)Next: Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Location
112 E. Market St., Newport Directions

Officers

  • High PriestA. Tony Maxwell, PHP
  • KingBen Shoop, PHP
  • ScribeJon B. Cottrell, PHP
  • TreasurerJared I. Card, PGHP
  • SecretaryJared I. Card, PGHP
  • Captain of the HostRobert Noble, PHP

Contact A. Tony Maxwell, Grand High Priest

membership@deyrmasons.org

Grand Council of Cryptic Masons

Cryptic Councils

The Grand Council

No. 1 · Chartered October 1, 1918

Gunning Bedford Council

2026 officers
Stated meetings
Fourth Wednesday, 7:30 PM (except summer & December)Next: Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Location
818 Market St., Wilmington Directions

Officers

  • Illustrious MasterEric Thompson
  • Deputy MasterDavid J. Walters, II
  • Principal Conductor of the WorkStefan Darczuk
  • TreasurerJoseph Dawson, III, PIM
  • RecorderMark K. Button, PIM
  • Captain of the GuardSteven Salvatelli

No. 3 · Chartered September 9, 1924

Joppa Council

2026 officers
Stated meetings
First Thursday, 7:30 PM (Oct, Dec, Feb, Apr)Next: Thu, Dec 3, 2026
Location
201 E. Market St., Georgetown Directions

Officers

  • Illustrious MasterAnthony Graciano
  • Deputy MasterGregory Michael Vernicek
  • RecorderWilliam F. Lott, PMIGM
  • ChaplainJames G. Horn, PMIGM

No. 4 · Chartered March 14, 1992

Thrice Illustrious Masters Council

2026 officers
Stated meetings
By summons
Location
112 E. Market St., Newport Directions

Officers

  • Illustrious MasterRandall C. Mullen, PMIGM
  • Deputy MasterMark K. Button, PMIGM
  • Principal Conductor of the WorkJared I. Card, PIM
  • TreasurerMark E. Irwin, PMIGM
  • RecorderWilliam F. Lott, PMIGM
Grand Commandery of Knights Templar

Templar Commanderies

The Grand Commandery

No. 1 · Chartered September 18, 1868

St. Johns Commandery

2026 officers
Stated meetings
Second Thursday, 7:30 PM (except July & August)Next: Thu, Nov 12, 2026
Location
818 Market St., Wilmington Directions

Officers

  • CommanderJared I. Card
  • GeneralissimoTom Keller, PEC
  • Captain GeneralFred M. Palmer, PGC
  • Senior WardenEric L. Thompson, PGC
  • Junior WardenRobert Noble, DGC
  • TreasurerJay C. Bergstrom, PGC

No. 2 · Chartered August 28, 1964

St. Andrews Commandery

2026 officers
Stated meetings
Third Thursday, 7:30 PM (closed June through August)Next: Thu, Nov 19, 2026
Location
1478 Wyoming Mill Rd., Dover Directions

Officers

  • CommanderAnthony Graciano
  • GeneralissimoGregory M. Vernicek
  • Captain GeneralJoseph W. Dawson, III, PGC
  • TreasurerWilliam F. Lott, PGC
  • RecorderJohn "Jae" A. Eberly, PGC

No. 3 · Chartered August 19, 1991

Trinity Commandery

2026 officers
Stated meetings
Quarterly, 7:30 PM (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct)
Location
818 Market St., Wilmington Directions

Officers

  • CommanderSteven Salvatelli
  • GeneralissimoBarry Gommer
  • Captain GeneralDavid Baumberger
  • TreasurerMark K. Button, PC
  • RecorderDavid H. Laucius, PGC
  • PrelateJoseph Marivan
Meeting places

Masonic Halls in Delaware

Many of our bodies meet in shared Masonic halls — brick-and-mortar facilities often used by Blue Lodge and other Masonic organizations. Use the map for directions when you plan a visit.

Visiting or Petitioning

Master Masons in good standing are warmly received among us. Start an online petition or contact the Grand Recorder for guidance.