Most Excellent Companion O'Connell was installed on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, at the 30th Annual Grand Convocation

In this, my official greeting, I must first thank my mentor and close friend, Companion Llew Hounsell for all of his suggestions and guidance since I started my Masonic journey. There are others, but too many to mention here. I thank them all. 

I have selected my motto which is “ Be The Best You Can Be “ It is all we can ask for. Being accepted into this position of Most Excellent Grand High Priest I've discovered several emotions: honour, humility, a bit afraid, and shamefully pleased. I too must be the best that I can be. I look forward to my visitations to all of the Chapters, meeting old friends, making new ones, doing investitures of Grand Chapter Officers, and observing each Chapter's progress.

Lastly, I wish to thank all those companions who took a position in Grand Chapter, and I look forward to their progress, if they so wish.

The year will go too fast but progress is our aim.

 I close with Holiness to the Lord and God Bless.

M Ex. G H P

Al O'Connell