The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Puerto Rico
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Puerto Rico refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its members in Puerto Rico. The first branch (small congregation) was formed in 1950. As of December 31, 2022, there were 23,243 members in 38 congregations in Puerto Rico.[1]
 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Puerto Rico | |
|---|---|
| Area | Caribbean |
| Members | 23,243 (2022)[1] |
| Stakes | 5 |
| Districts | 1 |
| Wards | 27 |
| Branches | 11 |
| Total Congregations[2] | 38 |
| Missions | 1 |
| Temples |
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| FamilySearch Centers | 8[3] |
History
edit| Year | Membership |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 832 |
| 1980 | 1,546 |
| 1989* | 16,000 |
| 1999 | 23,223 |
| 2009 | 20,386 |
| 2019 | 23,395 |
| 2022 | 23,243 |
| 1989 membership was published as a rounded number. Source: Jim M. Wall, Deseret News, various years, Church Almanac Country Information: Puerto Rico, Windall J. Ashton[1] | |
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Stakes
editAs of February 2023, Puerto Rico had the following stakes:[4]
| Stake | Organized |
|---|---|
| Caguas Puerto Rico | 26 Feb 2006 |
| Mayagüez Puerto Rico | 1 Dec 1985 |
| Ponce Puerto Rico | 13 Jun 1982 |
| San Juan Puerto Rico | 14 Dec 1980 |
| Toa Baja Puerto Rico | 7 Jun 1998 |
Missions
editCurrent Mission
- Puerto Rico San Juan Mission
When LDS Church missionaries first arrived in Puerto Rico in 1963, the island was part of the Florida Ft Lauderdale Mission. On July 7, 1979, the Puerto Rico San Juan Mission was organized.[5]
Lesser Antilles North District
editThe Puerto Rico San Juan Mission currently covers all stakes in Puerto Rico as well as the Lesser Antilles North District which was Created January 24, 2021. This district includes the following six branches: the Portsmouth, St Croix, St John's, St Kitts, St Thomas, and Tortola Branches. The district covers the nations and territories of Antigua and Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Montserrat, St Kitts and Nevis, and the United States Virgin Islands.[6]
| Country/Territory[7] | Members | Congregations | FHC |
|---|---|---|---|
 Antigua and Barbuda |
286 | 1 | 1 |
 British Virgin Islands[a] |
138 | 1 | 0 |
 Dominica |
160 | 1 | 0 |
| Puerto Rico |
23,243 | 38 | 8 |
 Saint Kitts and Nevis |
219 | 1 | 1 |
 United States Virgin Islands |
616 | 2 | 0 |
- ^ 2018 membership and congregational information shown. Branch still exist as of May 2023.
Temples
editGroundbreaking for the San Juan Puerto Rico Temple was on May 4, 2019, by Walter F. González.
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| Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Dedicated: Size: |
San Juan, Puerto Rico 7 October 2018 by Russell M. Nelson[8][9] 4 May 2019 by Walter F. González 15 January 2023 by D. Todd Christofferson[11] 6,988 sq ft (649.2 m2) on a 2.97-acre (1.20 ha) site | ||
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c "Facts and Statistics: Statistics by Country: Puerto Rico", Newsroom, LDS Church, retrieved 29 May 2023
- ^ Excludes groups meeting separate from wards and branches
- ^ Category:Puerto Rico Family History Centers, familysearch.org, retrieved August 18, 2022
- ^ "Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple District", churchofjesuschristtemples.org, retrieved March 4, 2022
- ^ Deseret News 2001-2002 Church Almanac. Jim M. Wall. p. 441. ISBN 978-1573459334.
- ^ "Meetinghouse Locator", LDS Church, retrieved January 30, 2023
- ^ Membership statistics of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- ^ "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
- ^ "Groundbreaking Set for San Juan Puerto Rico Temple". Newsroom. LDS Church. 17 January 2019.
- ^ Richards, Mary (1 February 2024). "San Juan Puerto Rico Temple dedication fulfills prophetic promise". Church News. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
External links
edit- History of the Church in Puerto Rico David R. Crockett
- Chronology of the Church in Puerto Rico Gardner Russell
- Early Convert in Puerto Rico Virgil L. Doan
- First Branches organized in Puerto Rico Nile A. Sorenson
- A Pioneer Family in Puerto Rico Jeri James
- The Cortese Family in Puerto Rico Frank Cortese
- Hurricane Hugo hits Puerto Rico Sandra Fee
- Missionary Experience Joseph R. Goodman
- A Youth Pioneer in Puerto Rico Gregory R. Dalton
- Purse Snatcher in Puerto Rico F. Burton Howard
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Caribbean) - Official Site
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Puerto Rico Newsroom (Spanish)
- ComeUntoChrist.org Latter-day Saints Visitor site
- Facts and Statistics - Puerto Rico