The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cape Verde
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cape Verde reported 14,205 members in three stakes, two districts, 42 congregations, today it has 13,508 members and 3 stakes. and one mission, as of January 1, 2018.[1]
History
Missionaries first came to Cape Verde in 1988 the first congregation was Praia/Lajes Branch.[2]
In 1998, Gordon B. Hinckley visited the islands and met with members and government officials.
In 2020, the LDS Church canceled services and other public gatherings indefinitely in response to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.[3]
Stakes and District
- Fogo Cape Verde Stake
- Mindelo Cape Verde Stake
- Praia Cape Verde Stake
Mission
- Cape Verde Praia Mission
References
- "Country information: Cape Verde", Church News Online Almanac, Deseret News, 1 February 2010, retrieved 2013-03-10
- "Facts and Statistics: Statistics by Country: Cape Verde", Newsroom, LDS Church, 1 January 2012, retrieved 2013-03-10
- Lovett, Ian. "Mormon Church Cancels Services World-Wide Amid Coronavirus Crisis", The Wall Street Journal, 12 March 2020. Retrieved on 3 April 2020.
- "Country information: Cape Verde", Deseret News Church Almanac (multiple almanacs from various years), Deseret News
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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