Prophets, Ladies and Friends, 

I am honored and humbled to serve as your Grand Monarch for this coming year. We at Grottoes International are one of the fastest growing Masonic Fraternal organizations, and we are still growing. 

At age 67, I have lived in Pittsburgh’s Springhill area all my life. My supportive Lady Theresa and I have been married for 45 years and have 2 children, Kristina and Bobby. We have the honor of being grandparents to 4 grandchildren, Coltyn, Jordan, Sydney and Charlotte, plus 2 bonus grandchildren, Billy and Lex. 

The theme this year is “Sympathy & Fellowship”, even while we are growing, we are losing some of our old Grottoes. These Grottoes are our history, and we must help them anyway that we as Prophets can to remain open and sharing in the fellowship of our order. 

Lady Theresa and I travelled the Realm long before I was elected. I plan on continuing to do this and look forward to meeting with the Prophets and Ladies. If not for you, not one of on this stage would be here. To you I say, “THANK YOU” for your continued support.  

Yours in Good Fellowship,  
Robert (Bob) Lorenz, Jr.  
Grand Monarch 
2025 - 2026