The Louisiana Lodge of Research is a subordinate body recognized by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, F. & A.M. 

Its object is to further the genuine principles of Freemasonry, promoting original Masonic research, encouraging, conducting, and fostering the study of Masonic topics and diffusing knowledge of Freemasonry’s intent and purposes and thereby educating all who come in contact with Freemasonry to be favorably disposed toward Freemasonry’s customs, traditions, and landmarks.