Tradition, Fellowship, and Service

The Scottish Rite Valley of South Bend is a distinguished center within the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, dedicated to fostering personal growth, moral integrity, and community service. Serving as a center for fellowship and enlightenment, the Valley brings together members from northern Indiana to share in Masonic traditions, deepen their understanding of moral teachings, and engage in charitable endeavors. Through its rich heritage, inspiring degree presentations, and commitment to brotherhood, the Scottish Rite Valley of South Bend continues to be a place where men of good character unite in the pursuit of truth, tolerance, and mutual respect, while preserving the values and rituals that have shaped Freemasonry for generations.

News from the Valley

33° Hat and Jewel Ceremony and Octoberfest 2025

33° Hat and Jewel Ceremony and Octoberfest 2025

On Sunday, October 19, the members of the South Bend Valley gathered at the majestic Scottish Rite Cathedral for a truly momentous occasion: the annual Oktoberfest celebration combined with the formal
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Passing of Illustrious Brother William A. Soderberg, 33°

Passing of Illustrious Brother William A. Soderberg, 33°

October 2, 1948 ~ September 1, 2025 (age 76) William A. Soderberg, known as Bill, age 76, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025.  He was born the youngest of three sons in S
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Sovereign Grand Commander Walt Wheeler Launches Exclusive Listening

Sovereign Grand Commander Walt Wheeler Launches Exclusive Listening

Tour—Make Your Voice Heard! South Bend, 8/28/2025 — This fall, Sovereign Grand Commander Walter F. Wheeler will embark on an unprecedented Listening Tour across the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, inv
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Upcoming Events

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Wednesday - November 19, 2025

Rite on the Road: Orak Shrine, Michigan City

06:00PM (CST)- 4°, 8°, 13° & 23°
Food will be served at 6:30PM, before the degrees.

RSVP by November 14

Annual Christmas Party

Saturday, December 13, 2025
Annual Christmas Party & Holiday Play

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join us at the Scottish Rite Cathedral on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 5:30 PM EST for an evening filled with holiday cheer. We’ll start with festive refreshments and a delicious catered dinner at 6:00 PM EST.

Then, keeping with tradition, we’ll stroll next door to the South Bend Civic Theatre for a joyful performance of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at 7:30 PM EST—a perfect way to celebrate the season together!

Registration is required.
Tickets are $20 per person, with registration open until November 28, 2025.

South Bend
Lodge of Perfection

In the Lodge of Perfection (4th-14th degrees), the Mason consecrates himself to the Masonic endeavor – character building. He is taught to venerate the virtues of the dead and emulate those of the living; 

Zerubbabel Council
Princes of Jerusalem

The 15th degree, Knight of the East and the 16th degree, Prince of Jerusalem are often referred to as historical degrees in Scottish Rite Freemasonry and constitute an allegorical narrative presenting the story of a captive people who “wept beside the rivers of Babylon”.

John Hazen White
Chapter of Rose Croix

The 17th degree, Knight of the East and West and the 18th degree Knight of Rose Croix of H.R.D.M., known as the Philosophical and Doctoral Degrees of the Scottish Rite.

South Bend
Consistory

The Consistory Degrees portray memorable lessons of brotherhood, compassion, discipline, dignity, duty, equality, excellence, faith, goodwill, justice, love, mercy, moral character, patriotism, purity, service, spirituality, toleration, ...

Honor. Integrity. Truth. Character.

32° Scottish Rite Freemasonry™ is a fraternity of Brothers committed to going deeper into the highest principles, teachings, and ideals of the Masonic craft. It is open to all Master Masons looking to continue the journey of self-discovery and finding a deeper sense of purpose.

As Freemasons, we believe in something greater than ourselves, and strive to be good men who want to be better.

Become the best version of you. Answer the call.

32° Freemasonry.™

 Not Just a Man. A Mason.

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