The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio welcomes Most Excellent Companion Mark W. Bruns as Grand High Priest for the 2026–27 capitular year. As he begins his term, Companions throughout Ohio are invited to join in a year of fellowship, education, and service under his theme, Rites United.

This introductory announcement will be expanded with his full biography and details of the installation ceremony.

A new capitular year

The installation of a Grand High Priest marks a new chapter in the work of Ohio’s Royal Arch Masons. It is an opportunity to renew our commitment to the lessons of our degrees, support the officers and members of our Chapters, and welcome those continuing their Masonic journey.

[Installation details to be added: confirmed ceremony date, location, installing officers, and highlights from the occasion.]

Meet Most Excellent Companion Bruns

[Biography to be added: Mark’s background, career, community involvement, and the personal details he would like to share with Ohio’s Companions.]

[Masonic journey to be added: his Lodge and Chapter affiliations, membership in other Masonic bodies, offices held, and service milestones.]

[Personal message to be added: an approved greeting from Most Excellent Companion Bruns and his hopes for the year ahead.]

Rites United

His program encourages cooperation among the Rites, stronger District degree teams, Chapter education, charitable service, and support for our Blue Lodges. The Rites United theme and pin give that shared work a visible symbol throughout the year.

Explore Mark W. Bruns’s program for the 2026–27 capitular year to learn how Chapters and Companions can take part.

Please join us in welcoming Most Excellent Companion Mark W. Bruns and supporting the work of the Grand Chapter in the year ahead.