Welcome to
Joppa Lodge No.55
Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the State of New York
UP COMING EVENT
Message from Worshipful Master,
Lino A. Solis II
I am humbled and honored to serve as the WM of Joppa Lodge #55 for the year 2026. Thank you for your confidence, blessings and prayers. I know that I stand on the shoulders of great men of distinction who have forged a way for the betterment of all humanity through their Works in this beloved Lodge and our fraternal order. Thank you.
It was over 250 years ago on March 6, 1775, when Prince Hall and 14 other free black men were
duly initiated, passed and raised into the Mysteries of Freemasonry which ushered in a movement within the African American community that has rippled across our society these many years. It is well documented, inter alia, that Prince Hall Freemasonry has positively impacted the development of American fraternal order, masonic jurisprudence, faith-based communities and the larger American society.
The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the State of New York, Joppa Lodge No.55 and the various lodges in our jurisdiction are a natural
extension of that storied experience passed down to us through the annals of time and history.
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Our Lodge was instituted on May 29, 1920, and will be celebrating 106 years of masonic work,
service and fraternal bonds this year. Over these many years, Joppa Lodge #55 has duly Initiated,
Passed and Raised those distinguished men of virtue and valor who have served their Lodge,
Harlem and the larger African American community proudly. Our traditions continue, as we
endeavor to foster strong communal bonds by exercising those core masonic tenets of Brotherly
Love, Relief and Truth.
Brothers, we are looking forward to a great year 2026! This year, we want to expand and
continue our core Joppa traditions while underscoring our commitment to: (1) Masonic Light and
Education; (2) Fellowship and Reclamation; and (3) Charity and Service. As we continue our travel in this realm, we pray that the G.A.O.T.U. will continue to guide our steps, our thoughts and our Work so that we may be better servants to All Mankind.
Fraternally,
Bro. Lino A. Solis, Worshipful Master
About our Lodge
Since 1920, Joppa Lodge No.55 has enhanced and strengthened the character of men by providing opportunities for fellowship, philanthropy, and the search for truth – within ourselves and the larger world.
Through Freemasonry, we uphold our masonic values of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth providing us the opportunity to create lifelong fraternal bonds and impact our communities by improving ourselves.
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