College Mission


The purposes of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America are as follows:

A) To foster a spirit of cooperation and coordination among all the bodies of York Rite Masonry.

B) To assist in worthy efforts to improve the ritualistic and dramatic presentation of York Rite work.

C) To conduct an educational program in order to inculcate a greater appreciation of the principles, ideals, and programs of York Rite Masonry.

D) To strengthen York Rite Masonry in every proper manner.

E) To build a love of country and to aid and support genuine patriotism.

F) To reward outstanding service to York Rite Masonry by awards, honors, and other methods of proper recognition.

G) To support Charitable and Benevolent endeavors of Free Masonry.

Membership in a York Rite College is by invitation of the College, and such invitation shall only be issued after unanimous approval of all members present at a regular assembly of the College or a special assembly called for that purpose. No candidate can be elected and Knighted on one and the same day. Any member in good standing may propose a candidate for invitation. An invitation to membership shall remain in force for a period of one year after its approval, unless rescinded by a majority vote of the members present at a regular assembly.