Can I be a Freemason and Catholic?

[mbush35]

Since being raised through the Masonic Lodge, I feel somewhat out of sorts with my Catholic faith. I went through the classes when I was in the Navy. Since then, I haven’t felt like I belong to either. With my generations of family that has been raised in the Masonic Order, I don’t know of any who were Catholic. When I attend Mass, I feel like I should hide my masonic ring to not upset anyone, especially the KofC members.

Any assistance to deal with my dielemma would be grateful.

Signed…
totally confused in Oregon

 

[Devon_Caffran]

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