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<div class=\"mv-wrap\">\n\n    <section class=\"mv-hero\" aria-label=\"Appendant bodies header\">\n      <p class=\"mv-kicker\">Masonic family<\/p>\n      <h1 class=\"mv-h1\" style=\"color:#12233E !important;\">Appendant Bodies<\/h1>\n      <p class=\"mv-sub\">\n        Many Master Masons choose to continue their journey through appendant bodies.\n        This page is a simple visual guide. For local availability, contact your Lodge Secretary.\n      <\/p>\n      <p class=\"mv-sub-note\">\n        Appendant bodies vary by location. 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