Welcome Visitors and Companions!

I, Kevin L. Aleem #6, The Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Most Excellent Grand Chapter, Holy Royal Arch Mason, PHA, Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania, greet and welcome you as you explore our new and improved interactive Website.

We are the “Mother Chapter” for All Holy Royal Arch Masons, PHA, in the United States and Bahamas, and take pride in all the wonderous, blessed opportunities that being a Capitular Mason presents!

We have a rich, over 202-year history, and continually strive to build and grow Capitular Masonry! Take the time to view the offerings of our website and enjoy our proud and colorful history!

God Bless and Thanks for visiting!

Melchizedek Chapter #15 in 2023

    I’m proud to announce that our beloved Melchizedek Chapter No. 15 turns 100 this year. Below is our charter history: Melchizedek Chapter #15 was under dispensation in July 1923 and on December 12, 1923 was recommended for a charter by Most Excellent Grand High Priest John Melontree #13 and approved.  The first High Priest was N. T. Romans. Past High Priests as of 1927 were Joseph A. Nickens, Wesley Gary in addition to N.T. Romans.  In 1927, the High Priest was Thomas F. Cook, King Robert Anderson and Scribe Edward R. Carter. 

Treasurer was Charles H. Fauntroy and Secretary was Clarence W. Dorsey.
Let’s gather our members as we celebrate this year. 

Dr. Samuel Coleman IV, PHP
Secretary Melchizedek Chapter 15