Grand Master Morrow of Grand Lodge of Scotland Abruptly Resigns

[My Freemasonry]

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by Christopher Hodapp



The Grand Master Mason of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, RW D. Joseph J. Morrow, resigned unexpectedly on Wednesday, according to a message circulated to lodge secretaries and posted on their website.

According to messages on Redditt, GM Morrow is currently traveling abroad with his wife. The message gave no explanation beyond "personal reasons" for his abrupt departure.

From the official announcement:

The Grand Master Mason, Brother Dr Joseph J. Morrow, has resigned, for personal reasons.

We would like to thank him most sincerely for his great work and outstanding service within Freemasonry throughout many years and wish him well for the future.

Dr Morrow, currently on holiday abroad, has decided to withdraw from all of his commitments to The Scottish Craft.

In the interim, Immediate Past Grand Master, Brother W. Ramsay McGhee, will preside over the forthcoming Regular Communication of Grand Lodge on Thursday 31st October 2024. This will also include the nomination and election of Grand Office-bearers for the coming year.

Despite these changes, Grand Lodge will ensure our support for Freemasons at home and overseas will continue as normal.

Immediate Past Grand Master, W. Ramsay McGhee
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[Bloke]

Perhaps one should not comment....

This was the talk of the town in some circles where local Freemasons are or were members of lodges under Grand Lodge of Scotland. I was introduced to him briefly, maybe a month or so ago. Seemed pleasant.

We had a MWGM resign. He had his turn extended to three years (normally two) and resigned in the last few months for travel and handed over to his Deputy who was also our Grand Master Elect. People thought it was very curious (and there might have been a bit more to the story, but nothing nefarious). Our GM who resigned was a bit unconventional as a Grand Master, which I have said to his face. He's a friend and that comment would make him smile. He remains in the Craft and very active in other orders and I think acted as PGM in the recent meeting of GL