History

Our history in depth

Get the details, year by year, on Plaridel Lodge #302 growth as a predominantly of Filipino lineage and practices Filipino customs and tradition to preserve the Filipino culture for present and future generations.

Timeline

2009
April 16

Warrant granted

Warrant granted
On April 16, 2009 during the 222nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey in Atlantic City, NJ. a Warrant was granted for Plaridel Lodge #302
2008
November 28

a group of New Jersey Filipino Masons met at Bayonne Masonic Temple to form a new lodge

a group of New Jersey Filipino Masons met at Bayonne Masonic Temple to form a new lodge. It was named in honor and memory of Marcelo H. Del Pilar, a well-known Filipino Hero, journalist, lawyer, & statesman and considered the ‘Father of Philippine Masonry’ whose famous pen name was ‘Plaridel’.