Father Francisco Calvo, a Jesuit Priest, traveled to Peru in 1865. There a group of Catholic priests introduced him to Freemasonry. Father Calvo was so impressed by the Craft, he was initiated, returned home to Costa Rica and founded Freemasonry in that country. Brother Calvo went on to establish Lodge Caridad 26, where he became Master. He was instrumental in founding the Scottish Rite in Costa Rica and became its first Sovereign Grand Commander, serving in that position until his death nearly 25 years later.
