Right Worshipful Brother Geno Bonaventura's Visit to the Gran Logia Simbólica del Paraguay

Visiting Paraguay – December 2022

By R.W. Geno Bonaventura Grand Lodge of Illinois

In October 2022, I had the privilege of attending the Grand Lodge of Illinois during our annual meeting in Springfield. During our Grand Lodge meetings, I was introduced to the Deputy Chancellor for the Grand Lodge Symbolic of Paraguay (GLSP), Pablo Lesme. He, in turn, invited mr to attend the General Communication hosted by GLSP in Asuncion in December 2022.

The event, hosted by GLSP Grand Master Jose Fernandez Zacur, was a gala dinner attended by approximately 980 brothers from associated lodges, including those from neighboring countries and Europe. GM Zacur honored me with the title of honorary member of GLSP and I reciprocated by presenting him with a medallion from the Grand Lodge of Illinois (GLI), further strengthening our relationship.

During my visit to Asuncion, I had the opportunity to tour the Lodge Leonardo da Vinci #152 and learn about the history and traditions of the GLSP. GM Zacur expressed interest in expanding the relationship between the GLI and GLSP, potentially through joint health education initiatives with the Masonic Hospital of Illinois.

I am grateful for the warm reception I received from my Paraguayan brothers and all the brethren who assisted in making my visit a memorable one. The experience of meeting so many brothers from South America and Europe was truly enriching.

Fraternally, R.W. Geno Bonaventura