Joshua P. Manfredo

Joshua P. Manfredo

2018, 2020, 2021, 2025

Brother Joshua Manfredo was elected Worshipful Master in 2018, becoming the youngest Master in the Lodge’s 201-year history. His term was defined by a strong commitment to unity and brotherhood. Guided by this principle, Brother Manfredo organized numerous presentations and events that reinforced these core values. By the conclusion of his year, Lodge meetings had been transformed into gatherings that were both efficient and meaningful to the brethren. Among his most memorable initiatives were a successful summer barbecue, inter-lodge visitations, and active participation in events hosted by neighboring lodges.

In 2020, St. Paul’s Lodge No. 14 again elected Brother Manfredo to serve as Worshipful Master, a role that soon required him to lead the Lodge through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, he rapidly adopted emerging technologies to maintain continuity through virtual meetings and social engagement. When in-person meetings were permitted to resume, Brother Manfredo applied his professional expertise to develop comprehensive plans and procedures to ensure the health and safety of the brethren. Despite reduced attendance and limited opportunities for in-person interaction, he remained committed to preserving the Lodge’s traditions and advancing Masonic light. During this term, he reestablished a Lodge mentorship program in collaboration with the Secretary and implemented improvements to the Lodge’s financial practices, educational offerings, and administrative operations.

On January 25, 2021, St. Paul’s Lodge No. 14 once again entrusted Brother Manfredo with the office of Worshipful Master, alongside many returning officers. As the Lodge emerged from the pandemic, he led efforts to resume degree work and reengage the brethren in the pursuits of the Craft. That year, the Lodge successfully raised several new Master Masons, reintroduced social activities, and further strengthened the bonds of brotherhood. Under Brother Manfredo’s leadership, the Lodge continued to enhance its governance by updating its bylaws and establishing an Investigation Committee in accordance with Grand Lodge guidance. He was also selected to continue his service—first appointed in 2020—on the Grand Lodge Leadership Committee, where he contributed to the development of education and training programs for future Lodge leaders throughout Rhode Island.

Finally, in 2025, St. Paul's once again looked to Brother Manfredo to lead the lodge as Worshipful Master with the goal of training and empowering the sitting Wardens to take over the lodge in the coming years.  Unlike his previous years, Brother Manfredo had just welcomed his first child with his wife and was actively engaged in activities with his step-sons.  Nevertheless, the lodge worked diligently on updating records in the new Grand View system, supporting the district at visitations and Brother Manfredo completed his term serving on the Board of Managers for Grand Lodge Charities.  Nearing the end of his 4th term, the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons for the State of Rhode Island, MW Brother Rick Baccus presented Brother Manfredo with the Grand Lodge Distinguished Service Medal.

Outside of the lodge, Brother Manfredo is an emergency management professional, He has served as Treasurer of the Oakland Beach Volunteer Fire Co. (social organization), a founder, producer, and sound editor of several podcasts, board member of the Warwick PAL Wrestling Team, and a youth sports coach.

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Coat of Arms of Bro. Joshua Manfredo

Arms: Vert, a stag, trippant regardent Argent, a quarter sun issuant sinister chief Or.

Crest: On a wreath of the colors Argent and Vert, A demi stag Argent, holding between its forelegs a brick tower Gules

Motto: Solis Ortum Conspicere