United Supreme Grand Chapter

Mark and Royal Arch Masons

Welcome to the website of the Mark and Royal Arch Masons in the state of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.

We are chartered under the name of United Supreme Grand Chapter of NSW & ACT, otherwise known as USGC.

USGC has a Concordat with the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.

Our prime objective is to promote and foster Pure Ancient Freemasonry.

Latest Up-Date

The Offices of United Supreme Grand Chapter of NSW and the ACT will close for the Holiday Season from close of business Thursday 15th December 2011, and reopen on Tuesday 17th January 2012

Urgent emails to the Grand Scribe Ezra will be answered during this period

The latest version (December 2011) of the USGC Chapter Directory is now available for viewing or download in the Members Area.

The Engagements List for 2012 is now available for viewing or download in the Events area, showing the planned attendance of the Grand Principals at Royal Arch Installations, and Events throughout the year.

GZ Address

1. Address given by Most Excellent Companion Edward Keenahan on Sunday 26th June 2011 at the Bulli Masonic Centre, on the occasion of the establishment of the first ever Masonic Fraternity comprising a Craft Lodge and a Royal Arch Chapter, and the Re-consecration of The City of Wollongong Mark & Royal Arch Chapter No 79.

2. Address given by Most Excellent Companion Edward Keenahan on Saturday 27th August 2011 at the Petersham Royal Arch Temple, on the occasion of the Regular Convocation of United Supreme Grand Chapter opened as a Grand Mark Lodge.

3. Address given by Most Excellent Companion Edward Keenahan on Saturday 8th October 2011 at the Tamworth Masonic Centre, on the occasion of the Special Convocation of United Supreme Grand Chapter to amalgamate Peel Royal Arch Chapter No 35 and Tamworth Royal Arch Chapter No 156 into Tamworth United Royal Arch Chapter No 35.