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 16,773 members in 41 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 |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1993 | *2,000 |
| 1995 | *3,000 |
| 1999 | 3,893 |
| 2004 | 6,202 |
| 2009 | 6,905 |
| 2012 | 8,029 |
| 2019 | 15,780 |
| 2022 | 16,773 |
| *Membership was published as a rounded number. | |
Missionaries first came to Cape Verde in 1988 the first congregation was Praia/Lajes Branch.[6]
In 1998, Gordon B. Hinckley visited the islands and met with members and government officials.
Stakes and Districts
As of February 2023, the following stakes and districts exist in Cape Verde:
| Mission | Organized |
|---|---|
| Assomada Cape Verde Stake | 13 Jun 2021 |
| Espargos Cape Verde District | 9 Mar 2014 |
| Mindelo Cape Verde Stake | 6 Apr 1993 |
| Praia Cape Verde Stake | 18 Nov 1992 |
| São Filipe Cape Verde Stake | 24 Aug 1993 |
Mission
The Cape Verde Praia Mission was organized on July 1, 2002.
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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| Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Dedicated: Size: |
Praia, Cape Verde 7 October 2018 by Russell M. Nelson[7][8] 4 May 2019 by Paul V. Johnson[9] 19 June 2022 by Neil L. Andersen[10] 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 10 June 2023
- ^ Excludes groups meeting separate from wards and branches.
- ^ Cape Verde Family History Centers, familysearch.org, retrieved 24 February 2023
- ^ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints membership statistics
- ^ Wendall J. Ashton; Jim M. Wall, Deseret News, various years, Church Almanac Country Information: Cape Verde
- ^ "Facts and Statistics: Statistics by Country: Cape Verde", Newsroom, LDS Church, 1 January 2012, retrieved 2013-03-10
- ^ "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 Date Set for Praia Cabo Verde Temple: Artist rendering also released to public". Newsroom. LDS Church. 8 February 2019.
- ^ https://noticias-cv.aigrejadejesuscristo.org/artigo/templo-de-praia-cabo-verde-dedicado-pelo-elder-neil-l-andersen
- ^ reference
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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