Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of North Dakota

GRAND MASTERS MESSAGE

Grand Master Fred Kitko. 2025-2026

Greetings from the 137th Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of North Dakota AF&AM!

Dear Brethren and Visitors,

Welcome all!

As I step into the role of Grand Master, I feel an immense sense of gratitude and responsibility. Being elected the 137th Grand Master of Masons in North Dakota is a true privilege and honor; and I am committed to working alongside my brothers to further strengthen the Craft in our state.

Freemasonry is the oldest fraternity in the world. It provides its members with camaraderie, tradition, and tools for self-improvement. As Masons, we are taught to constantly improve ourselves and become more enlightened. We continually strive to be a better Mason, leader, husband, father, son, friend, boss, employee, and citizen. Improving oneself, not just in Masonry, but in everything one does, means to continually “aim higher.” This has been my personal motivator as I work in my own quarry, and as Grand Master it is my theme for this year.

Let me share a secret of Masonry. It is one that had a deeply personal impact on me, and it is one that is free to share outside of a tiled lodge room. It took me a few years before I stumbled onto this secret. It wasn’t found in an old book and hidden by an obscure code or revealed by some 400-year-old document from Medieval England. It was from a video featuring a portrayal of Ben Franklin and was produced by Boston Light Storytellers LLC for the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. In the video, “Brother Franklin” delivered an address. In this very insightful oration were two simple but profound statements that illuminated my mind with a brilliant Masonic light. He said, “The great secret of Freemasonry is actually found in the unconscious of each person” because “the real secret of Freemasonry is finding out who you are.”

Travelling is one of the great privileges of a Master Mason. If you are a brother in another jurisdiction, I invite you to visit us. Please look for a lodge to visit using this website, or call the Grand Lodge office.

To any man who is not a Mason but is interested in learning more about our fraternity, feel free to look at the information on this website. Talk to a Mason, if you know one. If you would like someone to contact you regarding Masonry, please contact the Grand Lodge or visit https://beafreemason.org/.

May our paths cross as I continue on my Masonic journey.
Warm fraternal regards,

MW Fred Kitko
Grand Master, Grand Lodge of North Dakota A.F. & A.M.