The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cape Verde
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| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cape Verde | |
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| Area | Europe North |
| Members | 15,780 (2019)[1] |
| Stakes | 3 |
| Districts | 2 |
| Wards | 24 |
| Branches | 18 |
| Total Congregations[2] | 42 |
| Missions | 1 |
| Temples | 1 |
| Family History Centers | 6[3] |
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cape Verde refers to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its members in Cape Verde. At year-end 1989, there were 25 members in Cape Verde. In 2019, there were 15,780 members in 42 congregations. Cape Verde has more LDS Church members per capita than the United States as well more members per capita than any other country outside of Oceania and South America.[4]
History
| Year | Membership |
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| 1989 | 25 |
| 1993 | *2,000 |
| 1995 | *3,000 |
| 1999 | 3,893 |
| 2004 | 6,202 |
| 2009 | 6,905 |
| 2012 | 8,029 |
| 2019 | 15,780 |
| *Membership was published as a rounded number. Source: Wendall J. Ashton; Jim M. Wall, Deseret News, various years, Church Almanac Country Information: Cape Verde[1] | |
Missionaries first came to Cape Verde in 1988 the first congregation was Praia/Lajes Branch.[5]
In 1998, Gordon B. Hinckley visited the islands and met with members and government officials.
Stakes and Districts
As of July 2021, the following stakes and districts exist in Cape Verde:[6]
- Assomada Cape Verde Stake
- Espargos Cape Verde District
- Mindelo Cape Verde Stake
- Praia Cape Verde Stake
- São Filipe Cape Verde Stake
Mission
- Cape Verde Praia Mission
Temples
On October 7, 2018 the Praia Cape Verde Temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson. Ground was broken for construction on May 4, 2019.
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Praia, Cape Verde 7 October 2018 by Russell M. Nelson[7][8] 4 May 2019 by Paul V. Johnson 19 June 2022 by Neil L. Andersen 8,759 sq ft (813.7 m2) on a 4.46-acre (1.80 ha) site | ||
References
- ^ a b "Facts and Statistics: Statistics by Country: Cape Verde", Newsroom, LDS Church, retrieved 6 June 2021
- ^ Total Congregations is the sum of wards and branches and does not include member groups which is a smaller and/or more temporary congregation of members than wards and branches.
- ^ Category:Cape Verde Family History Centers, familysearch.org, retrieved 6 June 2021
- ^ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints membership statistics
- ^ "Facts and Statistics: Statistics by Country: Cape Verde", Newsroom, LDS Church, 1 January 2012, retrieved 2013-03-10
- ^ "Lisbon Portugal Temple District", churchofjesuschristtemples.org, retrieved 2021-04-26
- ^ "Twelve Temples Announced as October 2018 General Conference Closes: Number of temples operating, announced or under construction now above 200", Newsroom, LDS Church, 7 October 2018
- ^ LDS Church announces plans to build 12 new temples worldwide, pioneer generation temples will be renovated, KSTU Fox 13, 7 October 2018
External links
- Newsroom: Cape Verde - News and Information (Portuguese)
- Newsroom (Cape Verde) - Facts and Statistics
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Official Site
- ComeUntoChrist.org - Visitors Site
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