Freemasonry is the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world. Today, there are more than two million Freemasons in North America. Masons represent virtually every occupation and profession, yet within the Fraternity, all meet as equals. If you are looking for more information about our great fraternity, please visit the website of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.

This is the website for the 42nd Masonic District of Pennsylvania, encompassing York county and Adams county. Here you will find information about district-wide events and programs along with information about all of the Lodges in the district.


Robert J. Krol, Jr.
District Deputy Grand Master
42nd Masonic District

ddgm42 (at) pagrandlodge.org



Past District Deputy Grand Masters
Darrin D. Catts (336) (2017 – 2023)
G. Scott Fair (451) (2012 – 2016)
Teddy D. Sizemore (663) (2007 – 2011)
James R. Eisenhart, II (465) (2002 – 2006)
John J. Shannon, Jr. (451) (1998 – 2001)
Michael H. Gotshall (336) (1993 – 1997)
Terry D. Bentzel (266) (1983 – 1992)
Lloyd A. Border (266) (1973 - 1982)
Emanuel A. Cassimatis (266) (1967 - 1972)
Herbert D. Casner (503) (1964 - 1966)
T. Dale Taylor (451) (1953 - 1963)
Edward S. Frey (266) (mid 1949 – 1952)
George Hay Kain (266) (1912 – mid 1949)
Richard E. Cochran (266) (1903 – 1911)

*The 42nd District was created on December 27, 1902*
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