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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church; Filipino: Ang Simbahan ni Jesucristo ng mga Banal sa mga Huling Araw) in the Philippines refers to the organization and its members in the Philippines.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines | |
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Church Building along Aurora Boulevard in Quezon City. It houses a Family History Center, LDS Employment Resource Center, Philippines Quezon City Mission Office, Seminaries and Institutes of Religion, Stake offices as well as a meetinghouse. | |
| Area | Philippines |
| Members | 867,271 (2023)[1] |
| Stakes | 123 |
| Districts | 56 |
| Wards | 770 |
| Branches | 486 |
| Total Congregations[2] | 1,256 |
| Missions | 23 |
| Temples | 2 Operating 4 Under Construction 7 Announced 13 Total |
| Family History Centers | 186[3] |
The Philippines ranks as having the most church members and members per capita among Asian countries and the fourth most members worldwide.
History edit
| Year | Membership |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1970 | 4,603 |
| 1979 | 33,218 |
| 1989* | 213,000 |
| 1999 | 441,359 |
| 2009 | 631,885 |
| 2019 | 805,209 |
| *Membership was published as an estimated or rounded number. Source: Windall J. Ashton; Jim M. Wall, Deseret News, various years, Church Almanac Country Information: The Philippines[1] | |
The first contact the church had with the Philippines was in 1898 during the Spanish–American War. Two church members, Willard Call and George Seaman, who were part of the United States artillery battery, were set apart as missionaries and began to proselytize after being deployed to the Philippines. However, they met with little success.[4] Active proselytizing stopped at the onset of World War II.[5]
The first Filipino to join the LDS Church was Aniceta Pabilona Fajardo in 1945,[6] who was introduced to the church by Maxine Grimm, who was in the Philippines with the Red Cross in the aftermath of World War II.[4]
The Luzon Serviceman's District was organized during the Korean War under the Japanese Mission for American servicemen stationed in the Philippines. In August 1955, the district was then transferred to the newly organized Southern Far East Mission, under the direction of Joseph Fielding Smith, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve.[4] During this time, Smith visited the Philippines. Due to legal issues, the LDS Church could not send missionaries to the country. Missionary work, however, was done by Latter-day Saint servicemen and American residents, including Kendall B. Schaefermeyer, a returned missionary serving in the U.S. Navy.[4] He had baptized four Filipinos by October 1957 and was teaching more than 20 others.[4]
During 1960, Gordon B. Hinckley, then an Assistant to the Twelve, and apostle Ezra Taft Benson, visited the Philippines.[4] The purpose of the visit was mainly to see the work of the servicemen groups, but they brought back encouraging reports of the missionary work being done among the native Filipinos.[4]
The church obtained official recognition in the Philippines in 1961 when Robert S. Taylor, president of the Southern Far East Mission, filed the paperwork with the Philippine government.[4] Subsequently, on 28 April 1961 in a meeting with servicemen, American residents, and Filipino members, Hinckley rededicated the country.[4] The first American missionaries (Ray Goodson, Harry Murray, Kent Lowe and Nestor Ledesma) arrived in Manila two months later.[4] One of the first converts after official recognition was the family of José Gutierez, Sr. By the end of 1961, six more were baptized.[4]
Due to growth that followed, the Philippines was organized into its own mission by 1967, with Paul S. Rose as the first president.[4] In 1969, the church spread across the islands, having the highest amount of baptisms compared to every other area of the world.[5] This led to the division of the Philippines Mission in 1974 into the Philippines Manila and Philippines Cebu City missions.[4]
The first stake in the Philippines was created in Manila on 20 May 1973.[1][7] In September 2017, the number of stakes in the Philippines reached 100, only the fifth nation in the world to reach that milestone.[8]
While serving as church president, Spencer W. Kimball presided over two area conferences, one in 1975 and another in 1980.[4] During the area conference in 1980, Kimball met with then-President Ferdinand Marcos at Malacañang Palace.[4] In 1987, Manila became the headquarters of the church's Philippines/Micronesia Area.[4]
Augusto A. Lim, the first Filipino general authority, was called to the Second Quorum of Seventy in June 1992.[4]
In 1987, the Book of Mormon was translated into Tagalog by Ricardo Cruz, with the assistance of Posidio Ocampo and Ananias Bala in the final stages of production.[9] Since then, the Book of Mormon has been translated to several other languages of the Philippines.
On June 30, 2021, the LDS Church broke ground for Asia's first "For the Strength of Youth (FSY) Camp" located in Tanay, Rizal, near Manila.[10]
Notable people edit
- Lani Misalucha, singer dubbed as "Asia's Nightingale" by MTV Southeast Asia.[11]
- Eric Tai, a Tongan actor from New Zealand, model, TV host, comedian, and rugby union player who played for the Alabang Eagles and represented the Philippines national rugby union team in 15s and 7s.
- Jairus Aquino, a Filipino actor best known for his roles in Super Inggo, Kung Fu Kids, and Luv U.
- Xia Vigor, Filipina child actress
Stakes and districts edit
| Stake/District | Organized | Mission | Temple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agoo Philippines Stake | 22 Feb 2004 | Philippines Baguio | Manila Philippines |
| Aguilar Philippines Stake | 9 Dec 2001 | Philippines Urdaneta | Manila Philippines |
| Alaminos Philippines District | 8 Nov 1992 | Philippines Urdaneta | Manila Philippines |
| Alicia Philippines Stake | 22 Jun 1987 | Philippines Cauayan | Manila Philippines |
| Angeles Philippines Stake | 18 Jan 1981 | Philippines Angeles | Manila Philippines |
| Antipolo Philippines Stake | 31 Aug 1997 | Philippines Antipolo | Manila Philippines |
| Antique Philippines District | 22 Jul 1990 | Philippines Iloilo | Cebu City Philippines |
| Aparri Philippines District | 4 Dec 1988 | Philippines Laoag | Manila Philippines |
| Bacolod Philippines North Stake | 7 Feb 1982 | Philippines Bacolod | Cebu City Philippines |
| Bacolod Philippines South Stake | 4 Jun 2000 | Philippines Bacolod | Cebu City Philippines |
| Bacolod Philippines Stake | 5 Jul 1981 | Philippines Bacolod | Cebu City Philippines |
| Bacoor Philippines Stake | 9 Dec 2012 | Philippines Cavite | Manila Philippines |
| Bago Philippines Stake | 20 Jan 2002 | Philippines Bacolod | Cebu City Philippines |
| Baguio Philippines Stake | 17 Nov 1985 | Philippines Baguio | Manila Philippines |
| Balanga Philippines Stake | 7 Jul 1991 | Philippines Olongapo | Manila Philippines |
| Balayan Philippines District | 13 Dec 1992 | Philippines Cavite | Manila Philippines |
| Baler Philippines District | 18 Oct 2009 | Philippines Cabanatuan | Manila Philippines |
| Balingasag Philippines District | 18 Apr 1999 | Philippines Cagayan de Oro | Cebu City Philippines |
| Baliwag Philippines Stake | 2 May 2004 | Philippines Quezon City North | Manila Philippines |
| Ballesteros Philippines Stake | 16 Feb 2003 | Philippines Laoag | Manila Philippines |
| Bambang Philippines District | 29 Dec 2002 | Philippines Cauayan | Manila Philippines |
| Bangued Philippines District | 17 Jun 2001 | Philippines Baguio | Manila Philippines |
| Bangui Philippines District | 11 Aug 2002 | Philippines Laoag | Manila Philippines |
| Batac Philippines Stake | 23 Mar 1997 | Philippines Laoag | Manila Philippines |
| Batangas Philippines Stake | 9 Jun 2019 | Philippines San Pablo | Manila Philippines |
| Bauang Philippines District | 30 Nov 2003 | Philippines Baguio | Manila Philippines |
| Bayambang Philippines Stake | 5 Jun 1997 | Philippines Urdaneta | Manila Philippines |
| Baybay Philippines District | 12 Mar 1990 | Philippines Tacloban | Cebu City Philippines |
| Biliran Philippines District | 11 Feb 2001 | Philippines Tacloban | Cebu City Philippines |
| Binalbagan Philippines Stake | 3 Mar 1991 | Philippines Bacolod | Cebu City Philippines |
| Bislig Philippines District | 27 Oct 1987 | Philippines Butuan | Cebu City Philippines |
| Bogo Philippines District | 6 Dec 1994 | Philippines Cebu East | Cebu City Philippines |
| Bongabon Philippines District | 12 Sep 2004 | Philippines Cabanatuan | Manila Philippines |
| Borongan Philippines District | 27 Feb 1996 | Philippines Tacloban | Cebu City Philippines |
| Bulan Philippines District | 17 Jun 1990 | Philippines Legazpi | Manila Philippines |
| Butuan Philippines Stake | 19 Feb 1989 | Philippines Butuan | Cebu City Philippines |
| Cabanatuan Philippines Stake | 9 May 1982 | Philippines Cabanatuan | Manila Philippines |
| Cabuyao Philippines Stake | 26 Mar 1992 | Philippines San Pablo | Manila Philippines |
| Cadiz Philippines Stake | 10 Nov 1985 | Philippines Bacolod | Cebu City Philippines |
| Cagayan de Oro Philippines East Stake | 6 May 1990 | Philippines Cagayan de Oro | Cebu City Philippines |
| Cagayan de Oro Philippines Stake | 26 May 1985 | Philippines Cagayan de Oro | Cebu City Philippines |
| Cagayan de Oro Philippines West Stake | 16 May 1999 | Philippines Cagayan de Oro | Cebu City Philippines |
| Calape Philippines District | 3 Mar 1995 | Philippines Cebu East | Cebu City Philippines |
| Calasiao Philippines Stake | 9 Dec 2001 | Philippines Urdaneta | Manila Philippines |
| Caloocan Philippines Stake | 22 Feb 1981 | Philippines Quezon City | Manila Philippines |
| Camarin Philippines Stake | 5 May 2019 | Philippines Quezon City North | Manila Philippines |
| Camiling Philippines Stake | 3 Aug 2003 | Philippines Angeles | Manila Philippines |
| Candon Philippines Stake | 23 Mar 1997 | Philippines Baguio | Manila Philippines |
| Carigara Philippines Stake | 23 Jan 1996 | Philippines Tacloban | Cebu City Philippines |
| Catanduanes Philippines District | 19 Nov 2000 | Philippines Legazpi | Manila Philippines |
| Catarman Philippines Stake | 11 May 2008 | Philippines Tacloban | Cebu City Philippines |
| Catbalogan Philippines District | 23 Nov 1981 | Philippines Tacloban | Cebu City Philippines |
| Cauayan Philippines Stake | 17 Nov 1996 | Philippines Cauayan | Manila Philippines |
| Cavite Philippines Stake | 17 Aug 1985 | Philippines Cavite | Manila Philippines |
| Cebu City Philippines Stake | 11 Jan 1981 | Philippines Cebu | Cebu City Philippines |
| Cebu Philippines Central Stake | 27 Aug 2000 | Philippines Cebu | Cebu City Philippines |
| Cebu Philippines Consolacion Stake | 8 Sep 2013 | Philippines Cebu East | Cebu City Philippines |
| Cebu Philippines Liloan Stake | 17 Oct 1999 | Philippines Cebu East | Cebu City Philippines |
| Cotabato Philippines District | 12 Feb 1995 | Philippines Davao | Cebu City Philippines |
| Daet Philippines Stake | 30 Apr 2000 | Philippines Naga | Manila Philippines |
| Dagupan Philippines Stake | 25 Jan 1981 | Philippines Urdaneta | Manila Philippines |
| Dasmariñas Philippines Stake | 5 Nov 1989 | Philippines Cavite | Manila Philippines |
| Davao Philippines Buhangin Stake | 17 Aug 1985 | Philippines Davao | Cebu City Philippines |
| Davao Philippines Stake | 15 Nov 1981 | Philippines Davao | Cebu City Philippines |
| Davao Philippines West Stake | 14 Sep 2014 | Philippines Davao | Cebu City Philippines |
| Digos Philippines Stake | 31 May 1992 | Philippines Davao | Cebu City Philippines |
| Dipolog Philippines District | 11 Oct 1987 | Philippines Cagayan de Oro | Cebu City Philippines |
| Dumaguete Philippines Stake | 17 Jan 1982 | Philippines Cebu | Cebu City Philippines |
| Escalante Philippines Stake | 23 Oct 1994 | Philippines Bacolod | Cebu City Philippines |
| Fairview Philippines Stake | 11 Jun 2000 | Philippines Quezon City | Manila Philippines |
| Gapan Philippines Stake | 17 May 1998 | Philippines Cabanatuan | Manila Philippines |
| General Santos Philippines Stake | 6 Aug 1995 | Philippines Davao | Cebu City Philippines |
| Gingoog Philippines District | 15 Nov 1987 | Philippines Butuan | Cebu City Philippines |
| Goa Philippines Stake | 28 May 2000 | Philippines Naga | Manila Philippines |
| Gonzaga Philippines District | 20 Nov 2005 | Philippines Laoag | Manila Philippines |
| Guimba Philippines District | 31 May 1992 | Philippines Cabanatuan | Manila Philippines |
| Hinunangan Philippines District | 1 Jan 2017 | Philippines Tacloban | Cebu City Philippines |
| Iba Philippines Stake | 29 May 1983 | Philippines Olongapo | Manila Philippines |
| Ilagan Philippines Stake | 10 Dec 2000 | Philippines Cauayan | Manila Philippines |
| Iligan Philippines Stake | 18 Oct 1992 | Philippines Cagayan de Oro | Cebu City Philippines |
| Iloilo Philippines Central Stake | 5 Feb 2023 | Philippines Iloilo | Cebu City Philippines |
| Iloilo Philippines North Stake | 9 Mar 1997 | Philippines Iloilo | Cebu City Philippines |
| Iloilo Philippines Stake | 20 Jan 1985 | Philippines Iloilo | Cebu City Philippines |
| Imus Philippines Stake | 21 Mar 2021 | Philippines Cavite | Manila Philippines |
| Iriga Philippines Stake | 7 Jan 1992 | Philippines Naga | Manila Philippines |
| Jordan Philippines District | 22 Dec 2013 | Philippines Iloilo | Cebu City Philippines |
| Kalibo Philippines Stake | 5 Mar 2000 | Philippines Iloilo | Cebu City Philippines |
| Kidapawan Philippines District | 19 Feb 1995 | Philippines Davao | Cebu City Philippines |
| La Carlota Philippines District | 4 Jul 2004 | Philippines Bacolod | Cebu City Philippines |
| Laoag Philippines Stake | 23 Apr 1989 | Philippines Laoag | Manila Philippines |
| Las Piñas Philippines Stake | 15 Sep 1985 | Philippines Cavite | Manila Philippines |
| Legazpi Philippines Stake | 19 Aug 1985 | Philippines Legazpi | Manila Philippines |
| Ligao Philippines District | 30 May 1993 | Philippines Legazpi | Manila Philippines |
| Lingayen Philippines Stake | 22 Sep 1985 | Philippines Urdaneta | Manila Philippines |
| Lipa Philippines Stake | 1 Jul 2001 | Philippines San Pablo | Manila Philippines |
| Lopez Philippines Stake | 16 Mar 2003 | Philippines San Pablo | Manila Philippines |
| Lubao Philippines Stake | 5 Jul 1998 | Philippines Olongapo | Manila Philippines |
| Lucena Philippines Stake | 5 Jan 1988 | Philippines San Pablo | Manila Philippines |
| Mabalacat Philippines Stake | 30 Aug 2015 | Philippines Angeles | Manila Philippines |
| Makati Philippines East Stake | 22 May 2011 | Philippines Manila | Manila Philippines |
| Makati Philippines Stake | 29 May 1977 | Philippines Manila | Manila Philippines |
| Malaybalay Philippines District | 16 Feb 1992 | Philippines Cagayan de Oro | Cebu City Philippines |
| Malolos Philippines Stake | 11 Jun 1989 | Philippines Quezon City North | Manila Philippines |
| Mandaluyong Philippines Stake | 10 Sep 2017 | Philippines Manila | Manila Philippines |
| Mandaue Philippines Stake | 19 Nov 1989 | Philippines Cebu East | Cebu City Philippines |
| Mangaldan Philippines Stake | 17 Aug 2003 | Philippines Urdaneta | Manila Philippines |
| Manila Philippines Stake | 20 May 1973 | Philippines Manila | Manila Philippines |
| Marbel Philippines District | 6 Oct 1974 | Philippines Davao | Cebu City Philippines |
| Marikina Philippines East Stake | 23 May 2021 | Philippines Quezon City | Manila Philippines |
| Marikina Philippines Stake | 30 Nov 1980 | Philippines Quezon City | Manila Philippines |
| Masbate Philippines District | 8 Nov 1994 | Philippines Legazpi | Cebu City Philippines |
| Mati Philippines Stake | 15 Mar 1988 | Philippines Butuan | Cebu City Philippines |
| Mindoro Oriental Philippines District | 18 Aug 1991 | Philippines Cavite | Manila Philippines |
| Monkayo Philippines District | 3 Sep 1992 | Philippines Butuan | Cebu City Philippines |
| Montalban Philippines Stake | 4 Jun 2000 | Philippines Quezon City | Manila Philippines |
| Morong Rizal Philippines Stake | 23 Mar 1992 | Philippines Antipolo | Manila Philippines |
| Naga Philippines North Stake | 6 Nov 2022 | Philippines Naga | Manila Philippines |
| Naga Philippines Stake | 18 Aug 1985 | Philippines Naga | Manila Philippines |
| Naic Philippines Stake | 25 Oct 1991 | Philippines Cavite | Manila Philippines |
| Narra Philippines District | 10 Mar 1996 | Philippines Manila | Manila Philippines |
| Novaliches Philippines Stake | 7 Sep 1997 | Philippines Quezon City North | Manila Philippines |
| Olongapo Philippines Stake | 23 Jul 1978 | Philippines Olongapo | Manila Philippines |
| Orion Philippines Stake | 14 Feb 1988 | Philippines Olongapo | Manila Philippines |
| Ormoc Philippines Stake | 27 Jun 1999 | Philippines Tacloban | Cebu City Philippines |
| Oroquieta Philippines Stake | 20 Apr 1997 | Philippines Cagayan de Oro | Cebu City Philippines |
| Ozamiz Philippines District | 7 Nov 1993 | Philippines Cagayan de Oro | Cebu City Philippines |
| Pagadian Philippines District | 6 Nov 1977 | Philippines Cagayan de Oro | Cebu City Philippines |
| Panabo Philippines District | 31 Jan 1993 | Philippines Davao | Cebu City Philippines |
| Paniqui Philippines Stake | 30 Aug 1992 | Philippines Angeles | Manila Philippines |
| Parañaque Philippines Stake | 22 Nov 1981 | Philippines Manila | Manila Philippines |
| Pasay Philippines Stake | 25 Jan 1998 | Philippines Manila | Manila Philippines |
| Pasig Philippines Stake | 15 Sep 1985 | Philippines Antipolo | Manila Philippines |
| Placer Philippines District | 28 Jul 1996 | Philippines Butuan | Cebu City Philippines |
| Puerto Princesa Philippines Stake | 1 May 1987 | Philippines Manila | Manila Philippines |
| Quezon City Philippines South Stake | 30 Nov 1997 | Philippines Quezon City | Manila Philippines |
| Quezon City Philippines Stake | 29 May 1977 | Philippines Quezon City | Manila Philippines |
| Quezon Philippines Palawan District | 29 Sep 2019 | Philippines Manila | Manila Philippines |
| Rosales Philippines Stake | 10 Mar 1996 | Philippines Urdaneta | Manila Philippines |
| Roxas Capiz Philippines Stake | 12 Mar 2000 | Philippines Iloilo | Cebu City Philippines |
| Roxas Philippines Isabela District | 22 May 2005 | Philippines Cauayan | Manila Philippines |
| Sagay Philippines Stake | 28 Jun 2009 | Philippines Bacolod | Cebu City Philippines |
| San Antonio Philippines Stake | 6 Sep 1993 | Philippines Olongapo | Manila Philippines |
| San Carlos Philippines District | 7 Sep 1989 | Philippines Cebu | Cebu City Philippines |
| San Fernando La Union Philippines Stake | 6 Dec 1981 | Philippines Baguio | Manila Philippines |
| San Francisco Philippines Stake | 14 Feb 1999 | Philippines Butuan | Cebu City Philippines |
| San Gabriel Philippines Stake | 20 Jun 1993 | Philippines Cavite | Manila Philippines |
| San Jose del Monte Philippines North Stake | 18 Jun 2017 | Philippines Quezon City North | Manila Philippines |
| San Jose del Monte Philippines Stake | 16 Jan 1992 | Philippines Quezon City North | Manila Philippines |
| San Jose Mindoro Philippines Occidental District | 8 Nov 1998 | Philippines Cavite | Manila Philippines |
| San Jose Nueva Ecija Philippines Stake | 10 May 1998 | Philippines Cabanatuan | Manila Philippines |
| San Pablo Philippines Stake | 20 Aug 1985 | Philippines San Pablo | Manila Philippines |
| Santa Cruz Laguna Philippines Stake | 31 May 1992 | Philippines San Pablo | Manila Philippines |
| Santa Cruz Marinduque Philippines District | 18 Apr 1993 | Philippines San Pablo | Manila Philippines |
| Santa Cruz Zambales Philippines Stake | 17 Dec 1990 | Philippines Olongapo | Manila Philippines |
| Santa Ignacia Philippines Stake | 2 Dec 2001 | Philippines Angeles | Manila Philippines |
| Santiago Philippines North Stake | 16 Oct 2011 | Philippines Cauayan | Manila Philippines |
| Santiago Philippines Stake | 22 Mar 1998 | Philippines Cauayan | Manila Philippines |
| Siniloan Philippines District | 31 May 1992 | Philippines Antipolo | Manila Philippines |
| Sipalay Philippines District | 30 Apr 2000 | Philippines Bacolod | Cebu City Philippines |
| Sipocot Philippines Stake | 12 Nov 2000 | Philippines Naga | Manila Philippines |
| Sogod Philippines District | 28 Jan 2007 | Philippines Tacloban | Cebu City Philippines |
| Solano Philippines District | 23 Jun 1983 | Philippines Cauayan | Manila Philippines |
| Sorsogon Philippines District | 1 May 1987 | Philippines Legazpi | Manila Philippines |
| Surigao Philippines District | 26 Aug 1983 | Philippines Butuan | Cebu City Philippines |
| Tabaco Philippines District | 18 Jun 1995 | Philippines Legazpi | Manila Philippines |
| Tacloban Philippines Stake | 13 May 2007 | Philippines Tacloban | Cebu City Philippines |
| Tagbilaran Philippines Stake | 2 Jun 1982 | Philippines Cebu East | Cebu City Philippines |
| Taguig Philippines Stake | 15 Jun 2014 | Philippines Antipolo | Manila Philippines |
| Tagum Philippines Stake | 31 Jan 1993 | Philippines Butuan | Cebu City Philippines |
| Talisay Philippines Stake | 21 Mar 1982 | Philippines Cebu | Cebu City Philippines |
| Tanjay Philippines District | 11 Nov 1990 | Philippines Cebu | Cebu City Philippines |
| Tarlac Philippines Stake | 13 Dec 1981 | Philippines Angeles | Manila Philippines |
| Taytay Philippines Stake | 18 Jan 1998 | Philippines Antipolo | Manila Philippines |
| Toledo Philippines Stake | 17 Aug 1990 | Philippines Cebu | Cebu City Philippines |
| Tolosa Philippines Stake | 22 Jan 1989 | Philippines Tacloban | Cebu City Philippines |
| Tuguegarao Philippines North Stake | 21 May 1989 | Philippines Cauayan | Manila Philippines |
| Tuguegarao Philippines South Stake | 30 Oct 2011 | Philippines Cauayan | Manila Philippines |
| Urdaneta Philippines Stake | 22 Sep 1985 | Philippines Urdaneta | Manila Philippines |
| Valenzuela Philippines Stake | 8 Feb 1998 | Philippines Quezon City North | Manila Philippines |
| Vigan Philippines Stake | 13 Jan 2002 | Philippines Laoag | Manila Philippines |
| Zamboanga Philippines Stake | 10 Nov 1985 | Philippines Davao | Cebu City Philippines |
Missions edit
| Mission | Organized |
|---|---|
| Philippines Angeles | 12 Feb 1992 |
| Philippines Antipolo | 28 June 2019 |
| Philippines Bacolod | 1 July 1974 |
| Philippines Baguio | 1 July 1979 |
| Philippines Butuan | 1 July 2006 |
| Philippines Cabanatuan | 28 June 2018 |
| Philippines Cagayan de Oro | 19 Oct 1987 |
| Philippines Cauayan | 1 Sep 1990 |
| Philippines Cavite | 1 July 2013 |
| Philippines Cebu | 1 July 1987 |
| Philippines Cebu East | 1 July 2013 |
| Philippines Davao | 1 July 1977 |
| Philippines Iloilo | 30 June 2010 |
| Philippines Laoag | 1 Nov 2004 |
| Philippines Legazpi | 1 July 2013 |
| Philippines Manila | 28 June 1967 |
| Philippines Naga | 1 July 1989 |
| Philippines Olongapo | 1 July 1988 |
| Philippines Quezon City | 1 July 1986 |
| Philippines Quezon City North | 30 June 2011 |
| Philippines San Pablo | 26 June 1990 |
| Philippines Tacloban | 1 July 1990 |
| Philippines Urdaneta | 1 July 2013 |
Philippines Missionary Training Center edit
The Philippines has its own Missionary Training Center (MTC), where native Filipinos receive missionary training in their own language. The first MTC was dedicated on October 8, 1983, and was housed in a private rented residence. The second MTC was opened July 13, 1992, and stands across the road from the Manila temple.[12] In 2011, the MTC underwent extensive remodeling and was rededicated in May 2012 by Russell M. Nelson.[12] Other nations, including those listed below, send missionaries to the Philippines MTC to receive training in their native language.[13]
- India
- Pakistan
- Mongolia
- Cambodia
- Thailand
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- Hong Kong
- Singapore
- Vietnam
- Malaysia
- Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka
As of January 2017, the MTC president is Rodolfo A. Carlos.[14]
Temples edit
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Operating edit
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| Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Dedicated: Size: Style: | Quezon City, Philippines 1 April 1981 by Spencer W. Kimball 25 August 1982 by Gordon B. Hinckley 25 September 1984 by Gordon B. Hinckley 26,683 sq ft (2,478.9 m2) on a 3.5-acre (1.4 ha) site Modern adaptation of six-spire design - designed by Church A&E Services with Felipe M. Mendoza & Partners | ||
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| Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Dedicated: Size: Notes: | Cebu City, Philippines April 18, 2006[15] by Gordon B. Hinckley November 14, 2007 by Dallin H. Oaks[17] June 13, 2010 by Thomas S. Monson 29,556 sq ft (2,745.8 m2) on a 11.6-acre (4.7 ha) site - designed by Architectural Nexus and Recio & Casa Architects Announced by letter to local priesthood leaders in April 2006.[16] | ||
Under Construction edit
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| Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Dedicated: Size: | Urdaneta, Philippines 2 October 2010 by Thomas S. Monson[18] 16 January 2019 by Jeffrey R. Holland[19] 28 April 2024 by Dallin H. Oaks 32,604 sq ft (3,029.0 m2) on a 15.34-acre (6.21 ha) site | ||
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| Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: | Muntinlupa, Philippines 2 April 2017 by Thomas S. Monson[20] 4 June 2020[21] by Evan A. Schmutz on a 2.6-acre (1.1 ha) site | ||
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| Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Size: | Davao, Philippines 7 October 2018 by Russell M. Nelson[22][23] 14 November 2020 by Taniela B. Wakolo 18,450 sq ft (1,714 m2) on a 2.7-acre (1.1 ha) site | ||
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| Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Size: | Bacolod, Philippines 5 October 2019 by Russell M. Nelson[24] 11 December 2021 by Taniela B. Wakolo[25] 26,700 sq ft (2,480 m2) on a 12.3-acre (5.0 ha) site | ||
Announced edit
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| Location: Announced: Size: | Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Philippines 1 April 2018 by Russell M. Nelson[26] 18,449 sq ft (1,714.0 m2) on a 4.9-acre (2.0 ha) site | ||
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| Location: Announced: Size: | Tacloban City, Philippines 3 October 2021 by Russell M. Nelson[27][28] 21,407 sq ft (1,988.8 m2) on a 6.99-acre (2.83 ha) site | ||
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| Location: Announced: | Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines 2 October 2022 by Russell M. Nelson[29][30] | ||
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| Location: Announced: | Santiago, Isabela, Philippines 2 October 2022 by Russell M. Nelson[29][30] | ||
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| Location: Announced: | Tuguegarao City, Philippines 2 April 2023 by Russell M. Nelson[31][32] | ||
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| Location: Announced: | Iloilo, Philippines 2 April 2023 by Russell M. Nelson[31][32] | ||
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| Location: Announced: | Laoag, Philippines 1 October 2023 by Russell M. Nelson[33][34] | ||
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c "Facts and Statistics: Statistics by Country: Philippines", Newsroom, LDS Church, retrieved 4 June 2023
- ^ Excludes groups meeting separate from wards and branches.
- ^ The Philippines Family History Centers, familysearch.org, retrieved 4 June 2023
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q "Philippines: Church Country Information". Mormon newsroom. Retrieved November 17, 2013.
- ^ a b The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temples
- ^ Gonzalez, Joaquin Jay (1 February 2009). Filipino American Faith in Action: Immigration, Religion, and Civic Engagement. NYU Press. p. 186. ISBN 978-0-8147-3297-7. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
- ^ "Country Information: Philippines", Church News Online Almanac, Deseret News, February 1, 2010, retrieved 2012-10-18
- ^ Pioneering Members Help LDS Church Reach 100-Stake Milestone in the Philippines, LDS Church News, 11 Sep 2017, retrieved 2018-06-08
- ^ Church News
- ^ Rappleye, Christine (July 6, 2020), "Construction begins in the Philippines on 1st FSY camp in Asia", Church News, Deseret News, retrieved November 3, 2021
- ^ Leach, Robin (December 11, 2009). "Photo Gallery: Mayor declares Dec. 4 as Lani Misalucha Day". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
- ^ a b Church News
- ^ Church News
- ^ "First Presidency calls 7 new MTC presidents", Church News, November 10, 2016
- ^ Bigelow, Christopher Kimball (20 August 2019). Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Simon and Schuster. p. 551. ISBN 978-1-68412-782-5. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "New Temple Announced in Cebu, Philippines" (Press release). Newsroom – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 29 April 2006. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
- ^ Baluyot, Cherry (17 November 2007). "Cebu temple — Groundbreaking in Philippines". Church News. p. 5. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
- ^ Taylor, Scott (October 2, 2010), "President Thomas S. Monson opens conference by announcing 5 new temples", Deseret News, retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ^ "Construction of Urdaneta Philippines Temple Will Begin in January 2019". Newsroom. LDS Church. 19 November 2018.
- ^ "President Monson Announces Five New Temples: Mormon temples to be built in South America, Africa, Philippines and US". Newsroom. LDS Church. 2 April 2017.
- ^ "Small-Scale Groundbreaking Held for Alabang Philippines Temple", Newsroom, LDS Church
- ^ "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
- ^ "President Nelson Announces Eight New Temples at October 2019 General Conference", Newsroom, LDS Church, 5 October 2019
- ^ https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2021-12-11/bacolod-philippines-temple-groundbreaking-ceremony-236297
- ^ "Seven Temples Announced as April 2018 General Conference Closes: Mormon temples to be built in Asia, Europe, North and South America". Newsroom. LDS Church. 1 April 2018.
- ^ "13 new temple locations announced by President Nelson as conference closes", Church News, Deseret News, 3 Oct 2021
- ^ "At the October 2021 General Conference, the Prophet Says the Church Will Build 13 More Temples", Newsroom, LDS Church, 3 Oct 2021
- ^ a b "President Nelson announces 18 new temples, including 4 near Mexico City, as conference closes", Deseret News, Deseret News, 2 October 2022
- ^ a b "The Church of Jesus Christ Will Build 18 New Houses of the Lord", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2 October 2022
- ^ a b Full summary of Sunday’s LDS General Conference: Nelson urges members to be peacemakers, announces 15 new temples, Salt Lake Tribune, 2 April 2023
- ^ a b "The Church of Jesus Christ Will Build 15 New Houses of the Lord", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2 April 2023
- ^ Where the 20 new Latter-day Saint temples will be built as Russell Nelson’s record tally continues to rise, Salt Lake Tribune, 1 October 2023
- ^ "The Church of Jesus Christ Will Build 20 New Temples", Newsroom, LDS Church, 1 October 2023
Additional reading edit
- "The Philippines: Spiritual Strength upon the Isles of the Sea", Liahona, April 2014
External links edit
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