International Recognition of Regularity

During 2024 The Grand Lodge of Queensland made representation to the Society of Grand Lodges in Alliance (SOGLIA) to be accepted as a member. Membership was accepted in January 2025 and Australia (The Grand Lodge of Queensland – GLoQ) has since then been represented at their meetings.

Prior to joining this group GLoQ already held amity with many Grand Lodges around the world but acceptance by Soglia meant that an additional 60 International Grand Lodges accepted its regularity.

The SOGLIA website states that :

On the day of our Lord the 30th of January 6010, in the city of Arezzo in Italy, a number of Grand Masters and Grand Dignitaries of the following Regular Grand Lodges:

• Gran Loggia D’Italia della Massoneria Universale (GOIF-R), Bro. Pasquale Cerofolini
• Gran Loggia Regolare di Rito Emulation degli Antichi Massoni d’Italia (GOIF-R), Bro. Carmelo di Bella
• Regular Grand Lodge of Romania (Marea Loja Regulara a Romaniei), Bro Dorian Orz
• Grand Lodge of the Masonic High Council Of Serbia ( Velika Loža Visokog Masonskog Saveta Srbije), Bro. Borko Žiravac
• Grand Regular Lodge of Slovenia (Velika Regularna Loža Slovenije), Bro. Dušan Mikuš
• Gran Logia Regular York de México, 
• Gran Logia Regular del Estado de Guerrero (México)
• Regular Grand Lodge of Texas F&AM, presently Abraham Grand Lodge AF&AM. Bro. Weston Jarvis
• National Grand Lodge of Chile, Bro. Emiliano Lepe Cabalero

With the initiative of M.W. Bro. Pasquale Cerofolini (Italy), Brothers Grand Masters from eight Grand Lodges met in due form in order to discuss and agree on the formation of a new Masonic Body in order to promote Fraternal relationship amongst the Members of the Grand Lodges, grant the preservation of the philosophic and symbolic essence, the Traditions, Charges and Usages of the Ancient Craft of the Freemasonry, encourage the development of Regular Freemasonry worldwide, contribute to the improvement of moral and ethical approach to life of the whole society, foster Masonic Research and activities more in general including, but not limited to, charitable and philanthropic initiatives. Later on in June 6009 Y.T.L. on SOLIA congregation in city of Catania in Italy, in hospitality dear Bro. Carmelo di Bella, “Treaty of Arezzo” was amended and signed by founders.

The above said Grand Masters finally established an agreement, named “Treaty of Arezzo”.

This document was endorsed upon conclusion of the assembly.

The “Treaty of Arezzo” is the foundation stone of this new Masonic Body and its content shall prevail over any future provision in the Statutes and Regulations, in case of controversy or contradiction.

The text of the “Treaty of Arezzo” clearly embodies the true spirit of this initiative that is open for joining to all Regular Grand Lodges of the world.

Interim Statutes and Regulations of Soglia

1. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF REGULARITY

The concept of Regularity is defined by the fundamental principles of Regular Freemasonry:

• All Freemasons must believe in a Supreme Being (Great Architect of the Universe).
• Oaths must be taken on, or in full view of, an open Volume of Sacred Law in an open Lodge.
• Only adult men are eligible for membership.
• Interaction with Lodges that admit women as members is strictly prohibited.
• The Three Great Lights of Freemasonry—Volume of Sacred Law, Square, and Compasses—must always be present when the Grand Lodge or its Lodges are in session.
• Religious and political discussions are not permitted during ritual proceedings.
• No individual shall be denied membership based on religious faith, nationality, ethnicity, or political beliefs.

2. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GRAND LODGES

Every Grand Lodge must adhere to the following constitutional and regulatory principles:

• Each Grand Lodge must consist of at least three (3) properly constituted Lodges, with a minimum of seven (7) Master Masons in each Lodge.
• Each Grand Lodge shall be sovereign, independent, and self-governing within its jurisdiction, holding undisputed authority over the Symbolic Degrees.
• The organizational customs and traditions of each Grand Lodge shall be respected.
• Recognition and amity with other Regular Grand Lodges and Masonic organizations shall be honored.
• A Grand Lodge has the right to veto the admission of another Grand Lodge operating within the same jurisdiction.
• The organization recognizes all Grand Lodges worldwide as Regular if they adhere to the principles of Regularity.
• Recognition of a Grand Lodge shall be formalized through individual Treaties of Recognition.
• The organization does not engage in ideological conflicts with other Masonic bodies, whether Regular or Irregular.
• Each Grand Lodge may practice any Rite that aligns with its Masonic traditions and history. Multi-Ritualism is accepted.

3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP AND EXPULSION

• Membership is open to Grand Lodges that meet the following criteria:
• A Grand Lodge must consist of at least three (3) properly constituted Lodges.
• New Grand Lodges seeking membership must be approved by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote within one (1) month of application submission, following a formal inspection by the President.
• If a Grand Lodge’s application is rejected, it may reapply after one (1) year.
• A Grand Lodge may be expelled from the organization only after a formal review and a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote in favor of expulsion.

4. ORGANIZATION

• The Grand Assembly consists of the Grand Masters of each member Grand Lodge or their designated representatives.
• The Board is proposed by the President and must be approved by the Grand Assembly. The Grand Assembly retains the authority to dismiss any Board member.

The Board comprises:

• Two (2) Honorary Presidents
• Seven (7 Vice Presidents, representing each continent (Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East , Africa, Australia and Asia)
• The Secretary General and Treasurer, both appointed by the President

5. ELECTIONS

• The Board shall be elected every two (2) years.
• The President is elected for a single two-year term and cannot seek re-election.
• Ordinary Grand Assemblies shall be held annually.
• Special Assemblies may be convened at the discretion of the President.

6. FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

• Each Grand Lodge shall contribute €….. per year.