The 12th Masonic District consists of 8 Lodges: Ancient York, Cochichewick, Merrimack Valley Daylight, Pentucket, Saint Matthew’s, Thomas Talbot, William North, and Wamesit.

These lodges are overseen by:

R.W. Shawn Bernard Smith, District Deputy Grand Master of the 12th Masonic District

Thank you to R.W. Thomas R. Berry for the amazing job he did leading our district!

Welcome, R.W. Shawn Bernard Smith! We know you will do just as amazing a job!

R.W. Shawn Bernard Smith is a dedicated Freemason who has exemplified unwavering commitment to the fraternity since his initiation into the Craft on June 21, 2007, at Pentucket Lodge in Lowell, Massachusetts. Advancing quickly through the degrees, he was Passed on September 20, 2007, and Raised on October 18, 2007. His passion for Freemasonry and its principles has guided a distinguished career of leadership and service across multiple lodges and roles.

R.W. Smith’s Masonic journey reflects his deep engagement with the Craft:

• Affiliations:
  • Wamesit Lodge (Affiliated 05/07/2012)
  • St. Matthew’s Lodge (Affiliated 12/09/2013)
  • Cochichewick Lodge (Affiliated 09/27/2019)
  • Merrimack Valley Daylight Lodge (Affiliated 09/18/2023)
• Leadership as Past Master:
  • Pentucket Lodge (11/08/2014–11/05/2016)
  • Wamesit Lodge (09/05/2017–09/03/2019)
  • Cochichewick Lodge (10/17/2020–10/13/2023)
  • St. Matthew’s Lodge (10/21/2023–10/19/2024)
• Grand Lodge Service:
  • District Deputy Grand Marshal (12/28/2020–12/27/2022)
  • District Deputy Grand Secretary (12/27/2023–12/27/2024)
  • Grand Steward (12/27/2023–12/27/2024)

R.W. Smith’s dedication to Masonic principles and leadership was further recognized with his election to serve as District Deputy Grand Master, beginning December 27, 2024.

With a career rooted in fostering brotherhood and promoting the values of Freemasonry, R.W. Smith continues to inspire Masons throughout his jurisdiction and beyond.

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