The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brazil
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) (Portuguese: A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias) was established in Brazil in 1926 with the opening of the South American Mission. Missionary work was focused on small German immigrant colonies in South Brazil. The LDS Church was forced to expand missionary work to Brazilians and Portuguese speakers when non-Portuguese languages were banned in public meetings in 1938. The Brazil Mission was opened on February 9, 1935, with Rulon S. Howells as mission president. The first Portuguese translation of the Book of Mormon was published in 1939.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brazil | |
|---|---|
| Area | Brazil |
| Members | 1,472,521 (2022)[1] |
| Stakes | 281 |
| Districts | 40 |
| Wards | 1,773 |
| Branches | 403 |
| Total Congregations[2] | 2,176 |
| Missions | 36 |
| Temples | 9 Operating 2 Under Construction 9 Announced 20 Total |
| Family History Centers | 454[3] |
During Howells's second presidency in the early 1950s, he instituted programs to genealogically screen Brazilians interested in the LDS Church or its members in Brazil to prevent people with African ancestry from joining the church. Church policy at that time prevented males with African ancestry from being ordained to a priesthood office. In 1965, church president David O. McKay changed the policy in Brazil, requiring that all men be assumed qualified to receive the priesthood unless there was obvious evidence showing otherwise. The first stake in Brazil was established in São Paulo on May 1, 1966. In 1978, the São Paulo Brazil Temple was completed, becoming the church's first temple in Brazil and South America. The temple was thought to be one factor that influenced the 1978 Revelation on Priesthood that allowed male church members of any race to receive the priesthood.
As of October 2018, the LDS Church membership records reported 1,383,799 members in Brazil.[1] The 2010 Brazilian census reported 226,509 self-identifying specifically as LDS Church.[4] Brazil has the most members of the LDS Church in South America and the 3rd most members of any country worldwide, behind the United States and Mexico.[5]
History edit
| Year | Members |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 233 |
| 1950 | 648 |
| 1960 | 2,644 |
| 1965 | 19,050 |
| 1970 | 33,104 |
| 1976 | 45,747[7] |
| 1980 | 81,504[8] |
| 1985 | 206,000[8] |
| 1989 | 302,000[8] |
| 1995 | 548,000[8] |
| 2000 | 775,822[9] |
| 2005 | 928,926[9] |
| 2010 | 1,102,428[10] |
| 2015 | 1,326,738[10] |
| 2019 | 1,429,935[11] |
| Source: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/brazil | |
Beginnings edit
Andrew Jenson traveled to South America in 1923 to determine whether the conditions were right for missionary work. However, he was not impressed with Brazil's prospects and missionaries were, instead, sent to Argentina.[12] Max and Amalie Zapf were the first known members of the LDS Church in Brazil. They were immigrants who had joined the church in their native Germany before moving to Brazil in 1913. The Zapfs did not find other members of the LDS Church in Brazil until ten years later.[13][14] The Zapfs met Augusta Kuhlmann Lippelt and her family, other LDS Church members who emigrated from Germany. The Zapfs would eventually relocate to be closer to the Lippelts. This represented the first permanent LDS Church presence in Brazil.[13] An immigrant from Germany, Reinhold Stoof was made president of the South American Mission in May 1926. Stoof was headquartered in Buenos Aires, but realized that congregations of German immigrants were too sparse in Argentina, so he sent missionaries to the larger German colonies in Southern Brazil.[15] The first two missionaries in Brazil were William Fred Heinz and Emil A. J. Schindler.[13] Missionaries arrived in 1928, but due to the priesthood restriction, they were instructed to only work with German people living in the southern part of the country.[16] Missionaries found a group of 16,000 Germans in Joinville and began baptizing them.[17] The first people baptized in Brazil were Berta Sell and her four children on April 14, 1929.[13] In 1929, the LDS Church acquired the first property in Brazil to serve as a meeting place for its members.[17] On July 6, 1930, the first branch in Joinville was created.[13] The first LDS-owned meetinghouse was dedicated on October 25, 1931, in Joinville.[13]
The Brazil Mission was established on February 9, 1935, with Rulon S. Howells as mission president.[17] Howells headquartered the mission in São Paulo, which officially opened on May 25, 1935.[18]: 333 At the time, the Brazilian Mission covered what is now modern Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.[19] During this time, the mission targeted the German speaking people in Brazil. Church literature in German was ordered, and missionaries were taught German for the first three years of missionary work there.[18]: 333–334 After more Portuguese-speaking Brazilians became interested, which had a high proportion of people with mixed ancestry, LDS officials advised missionaries to avoid teaching people who appeared to have black ancestry. When the Brazilian government outlawed the use of non-Portuguese languages in public meetings in 1938, the mission switched from a German language mission to a Portuguese-speaking one.[16] Consequently, missionaries in Brazil began learning Portuguese.[17] However, missionaries still remained in Southern Brazil, where there would be more European immigrants and less interracial Brazilians.[20]: 41 The missionaries later realized that they would not be able to avoid teaching and interacting with people of African descent, because housing was not segregated in Brazil.[20]: 41
John Alden Bowers became mission president in 1938, and he oversaw the translation of missionary pamphlets and the Book of Mormon into Portuguese.[17][21] Howells asked Mário Pedroso, a Brazilian native, to work on a translation of the Book of Mormon into Portuguese.[18]: 334 Daniel G. Shupe worked on his own Portuguese translation of the Book of Mormon.[22] A retired Brazilian newspaper editor compared the two translations to determine which was the best translation of the English words.[18]: 334 The first Portuguese translation of the Book of Mormon was published in Brazil in 1939.[23] One of the early missionaries in Brazil, serving in 1939, was James E. Faust.[16]: 26 During World War II, many missionaries were sent home.[16]: 26 William West Seegmiller became mission president in 1942, serving for three years, but no missionaries were sent to Brazil during his presidency. Harold Morgan Rex became mission president in 1945 with only two missionaries sent to Brazil before 1946 when normal missionary work resumed.[18]: 367 In 1949, Rulon S. Howells became mission president again.[18]: 369 On his way to Brazil, Howells stopped in Washington D.C. and met the Brazilian Ambassador to the United States, Maurício Nabuco. Two of the governors of Brazil helped him register the LDS Church with the Brazilian government, as well as achieving tax exemption status.[18]: 336 The Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price were translated into Portuguese in 1950 and 1952, respectively.[18]: 336 In 1954, LDS Church president David O. McKay visited Brazil during a world tour.[20]: 42
Mission development and racial implications edit
During the 1950s, in some areas in Brazil, up to 80% of the population was thought to have African ancestry, however this was difficult to prove due to inadequate recorded evidence.[24]: 200 During the time Howells served for the second time as mission president, the primary goal for the Brazil Mission was racial purity for all new converts. He told the missionaries to scrutinize people's appearances for hints of black ancestry and avoid teaching those who had any black ancestry. Missionaries were instructed to look for relatives of the investigators if they were not sure about their racial heritage. If during the course of the lessons, it was discovered they had black ancestry, they were discouraged from investigating the church.[25]: 27 In Piracicaba, where several black people had joined, Howells segregated the branch so that black people would stop coming. He instituted a genealogy program to determine race and screened all baptisms. If it was discovered a member had black ancestry, their records were marked.[16] In the 1960s, church protocol was to first consult physical appearance, then family and genealogical records. Sometimes church leaders, including the First Presidency, were consulted to make overriding decisions about an individual's lineage; leaders would declare "racial purity" sometimes despite African ties in a member's heritage.[16]: 31–32 If unsuccessful, Patriarchal blessings would be used to establish lineage.[20]: 41 Usually, Patriarchal blessings were considered "final authority".[16]: 33
Generally, missionaries and LDS Church leaders avoided educating members about church policy surrounding black members of the church. Sometimes presentations urged members to avoid interracial marriage, but there was a lack of information about the church's policies and reasons behind them. Furthermore, the Portuguese translation of The Way to Perfection neglected to include information regarding the "lineage of Cain".[16]: 30 Methods to determine lineage were vague and unclear.[16]: 30 In 1965, McKay changed policies in Brazil that required all male converts in to be assumed qualified to receive the priesthood unless there was hard evidence otherwise.[24]: 201 Brazilian church members were uncomfortable with the policies. They were often accused of racism by friends and family members, but they did not feel like they had the right or ability to suggest change. They believed the policy was revelation from God and only further revelation from God could change the policy.[20]: 42
In 1959, the Brazil South Mission was created, increasing the number of missionaries sent to Brazil.[17] William Grant Bangerter, president of the northern Brazil mission, sent missionaries into areas that were previously avoided due to race.[20]: 45 Previously, Bangerter sent missionaries to Recife and Pernambuco as a test to gauge the success of future missionary work. They did not have success at first, due to the large African-Brazilian population, anti-American feelings, and lack of familiarity with Mormonism. Missionary work improved after the baptism of Milton Soares, Jr. and his family. Soares influenced the baptism of many others and he became the branch president on October 27, 1961. Mission presidents began sending missionaries into North Brazil. Branches were established in Joāo Pessoa in 1960, Maceió in 1966, and Fortaleza and Campina Grande in 1968.[20]: 46 Though missionaries in the north did not have as high of a baptism rate as the south, missionaries in the north tended to baptize people with higher education and economic status. Therefore, finding church members to serve in ecclesiastical leadership positions was not as difficult for missionaries in the north.[20]: 46
Spencer W. Kimball organized Brazil's first stake on May 1, 1966, in São Paulo with Walter Spät as president.[26][27]: 311 This was the first stake in all of South America.[26] Kimball had spent a lot of time visiting Brazil since 1959, and his experiences there made him aware of the doctrinal, administrative, and personal consequences related to priesthood restrictions.[20]: 43 In 1967, the policy on race and the priesthood was changed such that dark skinned people were presumed eligible for the priesthood by default unless there was specific evidence of African descent.[16]: 30–31 Starting in the 70s "lineage lessons" were added to determine that interested persons didn't have any Sub-Saharan African ancestry and thus deemed eligible for teaching.[28]: 102 [29] In March 1975, Kimball announced the LDS Church's intentions to construct a temple in São Paulo. Since priesthood ordination in males and lack of African ancestry in females were requirements to enter an LDS temple, the announcement led to questions and concerns about the current LDS Church policies on priesthood.[20]: 47 Furthermore, Brazil was so racially mixed, it would be difficult to determine the eligibility of members to enter the temple without chance of error.[24] James E. Faust, a general authority over Brazil, advocated for the "faithfulness" of black church members, as they had labored and financially provided for the temple as other church members had.[20]: 47 Several other general authorities acknowledged the virtues of black church members in Brazil.[20]: 48 In March 1978, a change of policies allowed black males as a junior companion in home teaching, a position previously restricted to priesthood holders.[20]: 49
In October 1977, a Missionary Training Center (MTC) was established in São Paulo, mainly for the training for missionaries from Brazil.[30] Bangerter and members of the Church Educational System provided daily instruction for the missionaries.[31]: 297 Following the MTC in Provo, Utah, it was the LDS Church's second MTC.[32] In June 1978, the 1978 Revelation on Priesthood was announced, allowing all worthy male members of the LDS Church to be ordained to the priesthood, regardless of race.[20]: 49 Later, in 1978, the São Paulo Temple was completed. It was the first temple in Brazil and in South America.[20]: 39, 50 Some scholars suggest that the opening of the temple in São Paulo may have influenced the church's decision to reverse the ban on men of African descent from holding the priesthood, due to difficulty in determining racial origins of many Brazilian church members.[20]: 51 (See main article.) After the opening of the temple in Brazil, missionary training in the MTC was increased from three to five days. Missionaries from other South American countries began to train in the Brazil MTC.[31]: 297 In 1997, the Brazilian MTC moved to Casa Verde.[30] The Casa Verde MTC was seven stories.[31]: 298 After the 1978 Revelation on Priesthood, Marcus Martins, from Brazil, became the first missionary of African descent to be called after the announcement, postponing his marriage to serve his mission.[24]: 233 As a result of the Revelation on Priesthood, proselyting in Brazil was expanded three-fold with missionaries sent to large cities in North Brazil after 1980, indicating that missionary work was no longer reserved for Europeans in South Brazil.[15]: 95
Recent developments edit
Brazil represents one of the countries in Latin America in which the LDS Church has experienced the most significant growth. Although its growth has been consistent for much of its history, growth accelerated significantly in 1984. This acceleration was partially due to the political and psychological effects of the end of Brazil's military dictatorship in 1985. Growth has slowed since mid-1990, yet the LDS Church experienced a 15 percent growth in Brazil from 1993 to 2003, over twice the growth of the LDS Church in Mexico.[15] On March 31, 1990, Brazilian native, Helvécio Martins, father of Marcus, became the LDS Church's first general authority of African descent.[33] Reactions were mixed. Many were happy, believing that this event signified change and a new paradigm for the LDS Church. LDS Church leaders attempted to minimize the event, stating that his race was not involved in the calling. Some believed the LDS Church appointed Martins to counteract previous accusations of racism from the media.[34] In 1993, Brazil became the third country to have 100 stakes.[14] In 2002, the São Paulo Brazil Temple was closed and renovated; one of the most prominent additions was the gold angel Moroni statue on top of the spire.[35] Brazil's fifth temple in Curitiba began construction in March 2005.[13] As of 2009, there were 234 stakes and 27 missions in Brazil.[13]
On March 31, 2018, Ulisses Soares, from São Paulo, became the first Latin American called as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.[36]
Obstacles to missionary work edit
One challenge to LDS missionary work in Brazil is related to the strong ties between Brazilian culture and Catholicism. In Brazil, Catholicism is greatly tied to being Brazilian, meaning that changing religions is seen as rejecting family, history, and country.[15] Furthermore, scholars have postulated that low densities of missionaries serving in lower-developed countries such as Brazil have limited the potential growth of the LDS Church in these countries. For example, a 1993 issue of Ensign stated that one-fifth of cities in Brazil with a population larger than 100,000 did not have missionaries serving in their city and with a large suburb of 2 million people only having two active missionaries serving there.[37][38] Despite the high number of baptisms per year in Brazil, member retention can be low. For example, from 2000 to 2002, the LDS Church in Brazil had 66,000 baptisms, yet lost 190 congregations due to consolidation, representing the challenge that missionaries face in retaining Latin American converts.[39] Additionally, in the 2000 census, 199,645 Brazilian residents identified with the LDS Church, whereas there were 700,000 people that had been baptized and listed in its membership rolls.[40]
Statistics and other information edit
As of October 2018, the LDS Church reported 1,383,799 members, 34 missions, 354 family history centers, 268 stakes, 2,089 congregations with 1,651 wards and 438 branches, and 6 functioning temples.[41]
Stakes and districts edit
| Stake/District | Organized | Mission | Temple | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alegrete Brazil Stake | 20 Sep 1981 | Brazil Santa Maria | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Alphaville Brazil Stake | 17 Oct 2010 | Brazil São Paulo North | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| Alvarenga Brazil Stake | 21 Nov 2010 | Brazil São Paulo South | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| Americana Brazil Stake | 25 Jun 1995 | Brazil Piracicaba | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Anápolis Brazil Stake | 29 Jun 1997 | Brazil Goiânia | Brasília Brazil | Goiás |
| Apucarana Brazil Stake | 6 Jul 1997 | Brazil Londrina | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Aracaju Brazil North Stake | 23 Jul 1995 | Brazil Maceió | Recife Brazil | Sergipe |
| Aracaju Brazil South Stake | 8 Mar 1992 | Brazil Maceió | Recife Brazil | Sergipe |
| Araçatuba Brazil Stake | 14 Jun 1992 | Brazil Ribeirão Preto | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Arapiraca Brazil Stake | 17 Sep 1995 | Brazil Maceió | Recife Brazil | Alagoas |
| Araraquara Brazil Stake | 22 Oct 1978 | Brazil Ribeirão Preto | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Araripina Brazil District | 24 Feb 2019 | Brazil Fortaleza East | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Pernambuco |
| Arsenal Brazil Stake | 18 Oct 2009 | Brazil Rio de Janeiro North | Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Rio de Janeiro |
| Bagé Brazil Stake | 31 Oct 1993 | Brazil Porto Alegre South | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Barcarena Brazil District | 16 Apr 1997 | Brazil Belém | Belém Brazil | Pará |
| Barreiras Brazil District | 27 Sep 2015 | Brazil Brasília | Brasília Brazil | Bahia |
| Barueri Brazil Stake | 26 Oct 1997 | Brazil São Paulo North | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| Bauru Brazil Stake | 2 Aug 1992 | Brazil Londrina | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Belém Brazil Cabanagem Stake | 25 Jun 1995 | Brazil Belém | Belém Brazil | Pará |
| Belém Brazil Cidade Nova Stake | 22 Jun 1997 | Brazil Belém | Belém Brazil | Pará |
| Belém Brazil Entroncamento Stake | 12 Dec 2010 | Brazil Belém | Belém Brazil | Pará |
| Belém Brazil Icoaraci Stake | 12 Dec 2010 | Brazil Belém | Belém Brazil | Pará |
| Belém Brazil Stake | 29 Dec 1991 | Brazil Belém | Belém Brazil | Pará |
| Belo Horizonte Brazil East Stake | 15 Feb 2009 | Brazil Belo Horizonte | Campinas Brazil | Minas Gerais |
| Belo Horizonte Brazil Pampulha Stake | 3 Sep 2000 | Brazil Belo Horizonte | Campinas Brazil | Minas Gerais |
| Belo Horizonte Brazil Stake | 15 Feb 1981 | Brazil Belo Horizonte | Campinas Brazil | Minas Gerais |
| Belo Horizonte Brazil West Stake | 12 Dec 1993 | Brazil Belo Horizonte | Campinas Brazil | Minas Gerais |
| Betim Brazil Stake | 29 Sep 2013 | Brazil Belo Horizonte | Campinas Brazil | Minas Gerais |
| Birigüi Brazil Stake | 9 Jul 1995 | Brazil Ribeirão Preto | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Boa Vista Brazil Stake | 3 Sep 1995 | Brazil Manaus | Manaus Brazil | Roraima |
| Botucatu Brazil District | 29 Jan 1995 | Brazil Piracicaba | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Brasília Brazil Alvorada Stake | 9 Jan 1983 | Brazil Brasília | Brasília Brazil | Distrito Federal |
| Brasília Brazil Ceilândia Stake | 17 Sep 2006 | Brazil Brasília | Brasília Brazil | Distrito Federal |
| Brasília Brazil North Stake | 30 Nov 1997 | Brazil Brasília | Brasília Brazil | Distrito Federal |
| Brasília Brazil Stake | 12 Oct 1980 | Brazil Brasília | Brasília Brazil | Distrito Federal |
| Brasília Brazil Taguatinga Stake | 17 Dec 1995 | Brazil Brasília | Brasília Brazil | Distrito Federal |
| Cabo Frio Brazil District | 4 Jun 2017 | Brazil Rio de Janeiro North | Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Rio de Janeiro |
| Caicó Brazil Stake | 17 Jun 2007 | Brazil Natal | Recife Brazil | Rio Grande do Norte |
| Camaçari Brazil Central Stake | 8 Mar 2009 | Brazil Salvador | Recife Brazil | Bahia |
| Camaçari Brazil Stake | 5 Aug 2001 | Brazil Salvador | Recife Brazil | Bahia |
| Camaragibe Brazil Stake | 24 Jul 1994 | Brazil Recife North | Recife Brazil | Pernambuco |
| Campina Grande Brazil Liberdade Stake | 12 Mar 2006 | Brazil João Pessoa | Recife Brazil | Paraíba |
| Campina Grande Brazil Stake | 18 Sep 1983 | Brazil João Pessoa | Recife Brazil | Paraíba |
| Campinas Brazil Campos Elíseos Stake | 30 Oct 2005 | Brazil Campinas | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Campinas Brazil Castelo Stake | 2 Feb 1986 | Brazil Campinas | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Campinas Brazil Flamboyant Stake | 23 Aug 1992 | Brazil Campinas | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Campinas Brazil Stake | 9 Jun 1973 | Brazil Campinas | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Campo Grande Brazil Monte Líbano Stake | 13 Sep 2009 | Brazil Cuiabá | Campinas Brazil | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| Campo Grande Brazil Stake | 30 Jun 1991 | Brazil Cuiabá | Campinas Brazil | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| Campo Maior Brazil District | 2 May 2021 | Brazil Teresina | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Piauí |
| Campo Mourão Brazil District | 16 Oct 2016 | Brazil Londrina | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Campos Brazil Stake | 23 Nov 1997 | Brazil Vitória | Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Rio de Janeiro |
| Canoas Brazil North Stake | 30 Nov 2008 | Brazil Porto Alegre North | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Canoas Brazil Stake | 5 Dec 1993 | Brazil Porto Alegre North | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Carajás Brazil District | 29 Nov 2015 | Brazil Belém | Belém Brazil | Pará |
| Carapicuiba Brazil Stake | 14 Nov 2021 | Brazil São Paulo West | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| Cariacica Brazil Stake | 13 Mar 2005 | Brazil Vitória | Campinas Brazil | Espírito Santo |
| Caruaru Brazil Stake | 18 May 2008 | Brazil Recife South | Recife Brazil | Pernambuco |
| Cascavel Brazil Stake | 20 Apr 1997 | Brazil Londrina | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Castanhal Brazil Stake | 26 Oct 1997 | Brazil Belém | Belém Brazil | Pará |
| Caucaia Brazil Stake | 18 Nov 2007 | Brazil Fortaleza | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Ceará |
| Caxias do Sul Brazil Stake | 5 Dec 1993 | Brazil Porto Alegre North | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Chapecó Brazil Stake | 1 Jul 1990 | Brazil Florianópolis | Curitiba Brazil | Santa Catarina |
| Colatina Brazil District | 21 Jun 1993 | Brazil Vitória | Campinas Brazil | Espírito Santo |
| Contagem Brazil Stake | 6 Jun 1993 | Brazil Belo Horizonte | Campinas Brazil | Minas Gerais |
| Cruz Alta Brazil Stake | 29 Feb 2004 | Brazil Santa Maria | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Cuiabá Brazil Industriário Stake | 3 May 2009 | Brazil Cuiabá | Campinas Brazil | Mato Grosso |
| Cuiabá Brazil Stake | 5 Mar 1995 | Brazil Cuiabá | Campinas Brazil | Mato Grosso |
| Curitiba Brazil Boa Vista Stake | 22 Mar 1998 | Brazil Curitiba | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Curitiba Brazil Boqueirão Stake | 15 Mar 1981 | Brazil Curitiba South | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Curitiba Brazil Campo Comprido Stake | 16 Jul 2023 | Brazil Curitiba | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Curitiba Brazil Iguaçu Stake | 29 Apr 1984 | Brazil Curitiba | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Curitiba Brazil Jardim do Sol Stake | 12 Aug 2007 | Brazil Curitiba South | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Curitiba Brazil Luz Stake | 8 Feb 1998 | Brazil Curitiba South | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Curitiba Brazil Novo Mundo Stake | 20 Feb 1994 | Brazil Curitiba South | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Curitiba Brazil Portão Stake | 26 Feb 1978 | Brazil Curitiba South | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Curitiba Brazil São Lourenço Stake | 1 Nov 1981 | Brazil Curitiba | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Curitiba Brazil Stake | 12 Sep 1971 | Brazil Curitiba | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Curitiba Brazil Tarumã Stake | 9 Jul 1995 | Brazil Curitiba | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Diadema Brazil Stake | 20 Oct 1996 | Brazil São Paulo South | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| Feira de Santana Brazil Kalilândia Stake | 5 Aug 2001 | Brazil Feira de Santana | Recife Brazil | Bahia |
| Feira de Santana Brazil North Stake | 18 Nov 2018 | Brazil Feira de Santana | Recife Brazil | Bahia |
| Feira de Santana Brazil Stake | 15 Sep 1996 | Brazil Feira de Santana | Recife Brazil | Bahia |
| Florianópolis Brazil Stake | 2 Nov 1985 | Brazil Florianópolis | Curitiba Brazil | Santa Catarina |
| Fortaleza Brazil Benfica Stake | 12 Dec 2010 | Brazil Fortaleza | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Ceará |
| Fortaleza Brazil Bom Jardim Stake | 17 Sep 2006 | Brazil Fortaleza | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Ceará |
| Fortaleza Brazil Bom Sucesso Stake | 17 Nov 1991 | Brazil Fortaleza East | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Ceará |
| Fortaleza Brazil Castelão Stake | 28 Jun 2009 | Brazil Fortaleza East | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Ceará |
| Fortaleza Brazil Ceará Stake | 2 May 1993 | Brazil Fortaleza | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Ceará |
| Fortaleza Brazil Dunas Stake | 10 Jun 2018 | Brazil Fortaleza | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Ceará |
| Fortaleza Brazil East Stake | 4 Sep 2005 | Brazil Fortaleza East | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Ceará |
| Fortaleza Brazil Lisboa Stake | 25 Aug 2019 | Brazil Fortaleza | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Ceará |
| Fortaleza Brazil Litoral Stake | 22 Jun 1997 | Brazil Fortaleza | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Ceará |
| Fortaleza Brazil Messejana Stake | 7 Dec 2008 | Brazil Fortaleza East | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Ceará |
| Fortaleza Brazil Montese Stake | 13 Nov 1983 | Brazil Fortaleza | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Ceará |
| Fortaleza Brazil South Stake | 17 Aug 1997 | Brazil Fortaleza East | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Ceará |
| Fortaleza Brazil Stake | 19 Jul 1981 | Brazil Fortaleza | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Ceará |
| Fortaleza Brazil West Stake | 24 Nov 1985 | Brazil Fortaleza | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Ceará |
| Foz do Iguaçu Brazil Stake | 26 Nov 2017 | Brazil Londrina | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Franca Brazil Stake | 5 Sep 1993 | Brazil Ribeirão Preto | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Garanhuns Brazil Stake | 21 May 1995 | Brazil Recife South | Recife Brazil | Pernambuco |
| Goiânia Brazil North Stake | 15 Dec 1996 | Brazil Goiânia | Brasília Brazil | Goiás |
| Goiânia Brazil South Stake | 21 Sep 2014 | Brazil Goiânia | Brasília Brazil | Goiás |
| Goiânia Brazil Stake | 24 May 1987 | Brazil Goiânia | Brasília Brazil | Goiás |
| Gramado Brazil Stake | 20 Mar 2005 | Brazil Porto Alegre North | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Gravataí Brazil Stake | 10 Dec 1995 | Brazil Porto Alegre North | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Guarapuava Brazil District | 26 Apr 1992 | Brazil Curitiba South | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Guaratinguetá Brazil Stake | 23 Feb 1997 | Brazil São Paulo East | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Guarujá Brazil Stake | 18 Aug 1996 | Brazil Santos | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| Hortolândia Brazil Stake | 28 Jan 2007 | Brazil Piracicaba | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Imperatriz Brazil Stake | 30 Nov 2008 | Brazil Teresina | Belém Brazil | Maranhão |
| Ipatinga Brazil Stake | 1 Jan 1991 | Brazil Belo Horizonte | Campinas Brazil | Minas Gerais |
| Itabuna Brazil Stake | 27 Oct 1996 | Brazil Feira de Santana | Recife Brazil | Bahia |
| Itacoatiara Brazil District | 20 Nov 1994 | Brazil Manaus | Manaus Brazil | Amazonas |
| Itapetininga Brazil District | 4 Oct 1998 | Brazil São Paulo North | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Itapeva Brazil District | 1 Dec 2002 | Brazil São Paulo North | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Itatiba Brazil Stake | 21 Jun 1998 | Brazil Campinas | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Itu Brazil Stake | 20 Apr 1997 | Brazil São Paulo North | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Jaboatão Brazil Litoral Stake | 15 May 1994 | Brazil Recife South | Recife Brazil | Pernambuco |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes Brazil Stake | 26 Jul 1992 | Brazil Recife South | Recife Brazil | Pernambuco |
| Jaraguá do Sul Brazil Stake | 16 Jul 2023 | Brazil Florianópolis | Curitiba Brazil | Santa Catarina |
| João Pessoa Brazil Centro Stake | 6 Nov 2016 | Brazil João Pessoa | Recife Brazil | Paraíba |
| João Pessoa Brazil Rangel Stake | 23 Aug 1992 | Brazil João Pessoa | Recife Brazil | Paraíba |
| João Pessoa Brazil Stake | 2 Nov 1980 | Brazil João Pessoa | Recife Brazil | Paraíba |
| João Pessoa Brazil Torre Stake | 24 Jun 2007 | Brazil João Pessoa | Recife Brazil | Paraíba |
| Joinville Brazil North Stake | 21 Apr 1982 | Brazil Florianópolis | Curitiba Brazil | Santa Catarina |
| Joinville Brazil South Stake | 16 Mar 2014 | Brazil Florianópolis | Curitiba Brazil | Santa Catarina |
| Juazeiro do Norte Brazil Stake | 1 May 2005 | Brazil Fortaleza East | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Ceará |
| Juiz de Fora Brazil Stake | 24 Nov 1996 | Brazil Juiz de Fora | Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Minas Gerais |
| Jundiaí Brazil Represa Stake | 19 Jun 2005 | Brazil Campinas | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Jundiaí Brazil Stake | 19 Jun 2005 | Brazil Campinas | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Lafaiete Brazil Stake | 8 Sep 1996 | Brazil Juiz de Fora | Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Minas Gerais |
| Lagarto Brazil District | 10 Oct 2004 | Brazil Maceió | Recife Brazil | Sergipe |
| Lages Brazil Stake | 27 Oct 1996 | Brazil Florianópolis | Curitiba Brazil | Santa Catarina |
| Leopoldina Brazil District | 15 Mar 2015 | Brazil Juiz de Fora | Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Minas Gerais |
| Livramento Brazil Stake | 27 Oct 1991 | Brazil Santa Maria | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Londrina Brazil Stake | 11 Nov 1979 | Brazil Londrina | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Londrina Brazil Tiradentes Stake | 20 Oct 1996 | Brazil Londrina | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Macaé Brazil Stake | 30 Oct 1994 | Brazil Rio de Janeiro North | Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Rio de Janeiro |
| Macapá Brazil Stake | 1 Apr 1993 | Brazil Belém | Belém Brazil | Amapá |
| Maceió Brazil Colina Stake | 24 Jan 2016 | Brazil Maceió | Recife Brazil | Alagoas |
| Maceió Brazil Litoral Stake | 7 Feb 1993 | Brazil Maceió | Recife Brazil | Alagoas |
| Maceió Brazil Pajuçara Stake | 5 Mar 1995 | Brazil Maceió | Recife Brazil | Alagoas |
| Maceió Brazil Stake | 21 Jan 1982 | Brazil Maceió | Recife Brazil | Alagoas |
| Maceió Brazil Tabuleiro Stake | 9 Dec 2007 | Brazil Maceió | Recife Brazil | Alagoas |
| Mamanguape Brazil District | 6 Jul 2008 | Brazil João Pessoa | Recife Brazil | Paraíba |
| Manaus Brazil Cidade Nova Stake | 5 Nov 1995 | Brazil Manaus | Manaus Brazil | Amazonas |
| Manaus Brazil Guarany Stake | 4 Nov 2012 | Brazil Manaus | Manaus Brazil | Amazonas |
| Manaus Brazil Mindu Stake | 5 Mar 2006 | Brazil Manaus | Manaus Brazil | Amazonas |
| Manaus Brazil Ponta Negra Stake | 16 Mar 2007 | Brazil Manaus | Manaus Brazil | Amazonas |
| Manaus Brazil Rio Amazonas Stake | 22 Mar 1998 | Brazil Manaus | Manaus Brazil | Amazonas |
| Manaus Brazil Rio Negro Stake | 30 May 1993 | Brazil Manaus | Manaus Brazil | Amazonas |
| Manaus Brazil Samaúma Stake | 27 Nov 2005 | Brazil Manaus | Manaus Brazil | Amazonas |
| Manaus Brazil Solimões Stake | 16 Mar 1997 | Brazil Manaus | Manaus Brazil | Amazonas |
| Manaus Brazil Stake | 16 Oct 1988 | Brazil Manaus | Manaus Brazil | Amazonas |
| Maracanaú Brazil North Stake | 20 Mar 2016 | Brazil Fortaleza East | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Ceará |
| Maracanaú Brazil Stake | 17 Dec 1995 | Brazil Fortaleza East | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Ceará |
| Marília Brazil Stake | 23 Oct 1983 | Brazil Londrina | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Maringá Brazil Stake | 27 Aug 1995 | Brazil Londrina | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Mauá Brazil Stake | 28 Nov 2004 | Brazil São Paulo South | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| Mogi Mirim Brazil Stake | 25 Jun 1995 | Brazil Campinas | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Montes Claros Brazil District | 15 Jun 1997 | Brazil Belo Horizonte | Campinas Brazil | Minas Gerais |
| Mossoró Brazil Stake | 10 Dec 2006 | Brazil Natal | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Rio Grande do Norte |
| Nanuque Brazil District | 21 Jun 1993 | Brazil Vitória | Campinas Brazil | Minas Gerais |
| Natal Brazil Pajuçara Stake | 3 Dec 2006 | Brazil Natal | Recife Brazil | Rio Grande do Norte |
| Natal Brazil Ponta Negra Stake | 26 Nov 2006 | Brazil Natal | Recife Brazil | Rio Grande do Norte |
| Natal Brazil Potengi Stake | 31 May 1998 | Brazil Natal | Recife Brazil | Rio Grande do Norte |
| Natal Brazil Stake | 16 Aug 1992 | Brazil Natal | Recife Brazil | Rio Grande do Norte |
| Navegantes Brazil Stake | 1 Nov 2020 | Brazil Florianópolis | Curitiba Brazil | Santa Catarina |
| Niterói Brazil Stake | 19 Sep 1976 | Brazil Rio de Janeiro North | Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Rio de Janeiro |
| Nova Iguaçu Brazil Stake | 16 Mar 1997 | Brazil Rio de Janeiro South | Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Rio de Janeiro |
| Novo Hamburgo Brazil Stake | 3 Dec 1978 | Brazil Porto Alegre North | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Olinda Brazil Stake | 12 Jul 1981 | Brazil Recife North | Recife Brazil | Pernambuco |
| Osasco Brazil Stake | 18 Apr 1993 | Brazil São Paulo West | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| Osório Brazil District | 24 Mar 1996 | Brazil Porto Alegre North | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Pacajus Brazil Stake | 12 Dec 2010 | Brazil Fortaleza East | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Ceará |
| Palhoça Brazil Stake | 6 Jun 2021 | Brazil Florianópolis | Curitiba Brazil | Santa Catarina |
| Palmares Brazil District | 4 Jul 2004 | Brazil Recife South | Recife Brazil | Pernambuco |
| Palmas Brazil North Stake | 6 Dec 2020 | Brazil Brasília | Brasília Brazil | Tocantins |
| Palmas Brazil Stake | 2 Dec 2007 | Brazil Brasília | Brasília Brazil | Tocantins |
| Paranaguá Brazil Stake | 31 May 1998 | Brazil Curitiba South | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Parnaíba Brazil District | 25 Jan 2004 | Brazil Teresina | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Piauí |
| Passo Fundo Brazil South Stake | 4 Sep 2016 | Brazil Porto Alegre North | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Passo Fundo Brazil Stake | 10 Aug 1986 | Brazil Porto Alegre North | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Patos de Minas Brazil District | 29 May 2016 | Brazil Goiânia | Brasília Brazil | Minas Gerais |
| Paulista Brazil Stake | 5 Feb 1995 | Brazil Recife North | Recife Brazil | Pernambuco |
| Pelotas Brazil North Stake | 23 Jul 1995 | Brazil Porto Alegre South | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Pelotas Brazil Stake | 18 Oct 1987 | Brazil Porto Alegre South | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Petrolina Brazil Stake | 21 Jun 1998 | Brazil Feira de Santana | Recife Brazil | Pernambuco |
| Petrópolis Brazil Stake | 14 Nov 1982 | Brazil Juiz de Fora | Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Rio de Janeiro |
| Pinhais Brazil Stake | 9 Dec 2007 | Brazil Curitiba | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Piracicaba Brazil Rezende Stake | 13 Oct 2019 | Brazil Piracicaba | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Piracicaba Brazil Stake | 15 Jan 1995 | Brazil Piracicaba | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Pirassununga Brazil Stake | 11 Feb 2001 | Brazil Piracicaba | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Planaltina Brazil District | 8 Jun 2008 | Brazil Brasília | Brasília Brazil | Distrito Federal |
| Ponta Grossa Brazil Campos Gerais Stake | 30 Nov 1997 | Brazil Curitiba | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Ponta Grossa Brazil North Stake | 2 Jul 2023 | Brazil Curitiba | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Ponta Grossa Brazil Stake | 22 Sep 1980 | Brazil Curitiba | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Ponta Porã Brazil Stake | 14 Dec 1997 | Brazil Cuiabá | Asunción Paraguay | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| Porto Alegre Brazil Moinhos de Vento Stake | 10 May 1992 | Brazil Porto Alegre South | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Porto Alegre Brazil North Stake | 21 Apr 1981 | Brazil Porto Alegre North | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Porto Alegre Brazil Partenon Stake | 5 May 1991 | Brazil Porto Alegre South | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Porto Alegre Brazil South Stake | 1 Dec 1996 | Brazil Porto Alegre South | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Porto Alegre Brazil Stake | 13 Feb 1973 | Brazil Porto Alegre South | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Porto Seguro Brazil District | 24 Oct 2010 | Brazil Feira de Santana | Recife Brazil | Bahia |
| Porto Velho Brazil Stake | 8 Dec 1996 | Brazil Manaus | Manaus Brazil | Rondônia |
| Pouso Alegre Brazil District | 24 Oct 2004 | Brazil Campinas | Campinas Brazil | Minas Gerais |
| Praia Grande Brazil Stake | 8 Feb 1998 | Brazil Santos | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| Presidente Prudente Brazil District | 21 Jun 1988 | Brazil Londrina | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Recife Brazil Boa Viagem Stake | 21 Mar 1982 | Brazil Recife South | Recife Brazil | Pernambuco |
| Recife Brazil Casa Amarela Stake | 3 Sep 2006 | Brazil Recife North | Recife Brazil | Pernambuco |
| Recife Brazil Caxangá Stake | 22 Jun 1997 | Brazil Recife North | Recife Brazil | Pernambuco |
| Recife Brazil Imbiribeira Stake | 3 Dec 1995 | Brazil Recife South | Recife Brazil | Pernambuco |
| Recife Brazil Jardim São Paulo Stake | 25 Aug 1991 | Brazil Recife North | Recife Brazil | Pernambuco |
| Recife Brazil Stake | 31 Oct 1980 | Brazil Recife North | Recife Brazil | Pernambuco |
| Registro Brazil District | 8 Feb 1998 | Brazil Santos | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Ribeirão Pires Brazil Stake | 13 Dec 1992 | Brazil São Paulo South | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| Ribeirão Preto Brazil East Stake | 28 Jun 1987 | Brazil Ribeirão Preto | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Ribeirão Preto Brazil South Stake | 9 Jun 2019 | Brazil Ribeirão Preto | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Ribeirão Preto Brazil West Stake | 21 Jun 1992 | Brazil Ribeirão Preto | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Rio Branco Brazil Stake | 3 Dec 1995 | Brazil Manaus | Manaus Brazil | Acre |
| Rio Claro Brazil Stake | 21 May 1980 | Brazil Piracicaba | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Rio de Janeiro Brazil Andaraí Stake | 20 May 1979 | Brazil Rio de Janeiro North | Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Rio de Janeiro |
| Rio de Janeiro Brazil Campo Grande Stake | 15 Dec 1996 | Brazil Rio de Janeiro South | Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Rio de Janeiro |
| Rio de Janeiro Brazil Engenho de Dentro Stake | 19 Jun 2011 | Brazil Rio de Janeiro South | Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Rio de Janeiro |
| Rio de Janeiro Brazil Itaguaí Stake | 20 Mar 2005 | Brazil Rio de Janeiro South | Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Rio de Janeiro |
| Rio de Janeiro Brazil Jacarepaguá Stake | 22 Mar 1998 | Brazil Rio de Janeiro South | Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Rio de Janeiro |
| Rio de Janeiro Brazil Madureira Stake | 14 Nov 1982 | Brazil Rio de Janeiro South | Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Rio de Janeiro |
| Rio de Janeiro Brazil Stake | 22 Oct 1972 | Brazil Rio de Janeiro North | Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Rio de Janeiro |
| Rio Grande Brazil Stake | 23 Jul 1995 | Brazil Porto Alegre South | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Rio Verde Brazil Stake | 19 May 1997 | Brazil Goiânia | Brasília Brazil | Goiás |
| Rondonópolis Brazil District | 1 Jun 1997 | Brazil Cuiabá | Campinas Brazil | Mato Grosso |
| Salvador Brazil Imbuí Stake | 5 Mar 2006 | Brazil Salvador | Recife Brazil | Bahia |
| Salvador Brazil Liberdade Stake | 15 Sep 2002 | Brazil Salvador | Recife Brazil | Bahia |
| Salvador Brazil North Stake | 2 May 1993 | Brazil Salvador | Recife Brazil | Bahia |
| Salvador Brazil Stake | 10 May 1992 | Brazil Salvador | Recife Brazil | Bahia |
| Santa Cruz do Sul Brazil Stake | 25 Sep 1994 | Brazil Porto Alegre North | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Santa Maria Brazil Stake | 31 Jan 1993 | Brazil Santa Maria | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Santa Rita Brazil Stake | 1 Sep 1996 | Brazil João Pessoa | Recife Brazil | Paraíba |
| Santarém Brazil Stake | 12 Sep 2010 | Brazil Belém | Manaus Brazil | Pará |
| Santo André Brazil Stake | 23 May 1980 | Brazil São Paulo South | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| Santo Ângelo Brazil Stake | 1 Jun 1979 | Brazil Santa Maria | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Santos Brazil Stake | 8 Jun 1973 | Brazil Santos | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Bernardo Brazil Rudge Ramos Stake | 16 Aug 1998 | Brazil São Paulo South | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Bernardo Brazil Stake | 6 Sep 1970 | Brazil São Paulo South | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Borja Brazil District | 21 Oct 2001 | Brazil Santa Maria | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| São Carlos Brazil Stake | 15 Nov 1992 | Brazil Piracicaba | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Gabriel Brazil District | 4 Nov 2001 | Brazil Santa Maria | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| São Jerônimo Brazil District | 17 Nov 2013 | Brazil Porto Alegre South | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| São João da Boa Vista Brazil Stake | 30 Jul 1995 | Brazil Piracicaba | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| São José Brazil Stake | 19 Dec 1993 | Brazil Florianópolis | Curitiba Brazil | Santa Catarina |
| São José do Rio Preto Brazil South Stake | 16 Nov 2014 | Brazil Ribeirão Preto | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| São José do Rio Preto Brazil Stake | 13 Dec 1992 | Brazil Ribeirão Preto | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| São José dos Campos Brazil South Stake | 25 Nov 2018 | Brazil São Paulo East | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| São José dos Campos Brazil Stake | 3 Mar 1985 | Brazil São Paulo East | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| São José dos Pinhais Brazil Jardim Ipê Stake | 25 Feb 2018 | Brazil Curitiba South | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| São José dos Pinhais Brazil Stake | 14 Sep 1997 | Brazil Curitiba South | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| São Leopoldo Brazil Stake | 5 Dec 1993 | Brazil Porto Alegre North | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| São Lourenço do Sul Brazil District | 20 Nov 2016 | Brazil Porto Alegre South | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| São Luís Brazil East Stake | 21 Aug 2016 | Brazil Teresina | Belém Brazil | Maranhão |
| São Luís Brazil Stake | 2 Jul 1995 | Brazil Teresina | Belém Brazil | Maranhão |
| São Paulo Brazil Campo Limpo Stake | 9 Feb 1992 | Brazil São Paulo West | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Casa Grande Stake | 7 Dec 2008 | Brazil São Paulo Interlagos | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Cotia Stake | 6 Sep 2009 | Brazil São Paulo West | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Cumbica Stake | 11 Mar 2007 | Brazil São Paulo East | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Embu Stake | 4 Mar 2007 | Brazil São Paulo Interlagos | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Ferreira Stake | 17 Apr 2011 | Brazil São Paulo West | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Grajaú Stake | 8 Jun 1997 | Brazil São Paulo Interlagos | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Guarapiranga Stake | 1 Jun 1997 | Brazil São Paulo Interlagos | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Guarulhos Stake | 11 Mar 2007 | Brazil São Paulo East | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Interlagos Stake | 26 May 1985 | Brazil São Paulo Interlagos | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Ipiranga Stake | 25 May 1980 | Brazil São Paulo East | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Itaquá Stake | 10 Jun 2007 | Brazil São Paulo East | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Itaquera Stake | 10 May 1992 | Brazil São Paulo East | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Jaçanã Stake | 2 Jun 1996 | Brazil São Paulo North | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Jaraguá Stake | 23 Nov 2008 | Brazil São Paulo North | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Jardim da Saúde Stake | 16 Sep 2007 | Brazil São Paulo South | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Mogi das Cruzes Stake | 24 May 1992 | Brazil São Paulo East | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil North Stake | 20 Feb 1977 | Brazil São Paulo North | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Parque Bristol Stake | 14 Sep 1997 | Brazil São Paulo South | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Parque Pinheiros Stake | 9 Mar 1997 | Brazil São Paulo Interlagos | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Penha Stake | 24 Nov 1968 | Brazil São Paulo East | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Perdizes Stake | 25 May 1980 | Brazil São Paulo West | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Piratininga Stake | 6 Dec 1992 | Brazil São Paulo South | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Pirituba Stake | 25 May 1997 | Brazil São Paulo North | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Raposo Tavares Stake | 16 Jul 1995 | Brazil São Paulo West | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Santo Amaro Stake | 12 Nov 1979 | Brazil São Paulo Interlagos | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil São Miguel Paulista Stake | 10 Nov 1991 | Brazil São Paulo East | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Sapopemba Stake | 27 Oct 2019 | Brazil São Paulo East | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil South Stake | 10 Jun 1973 | Brazil São Paulo South | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Stake | 1 May 1966 | Brazil São Paulo West | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Paulo Brazil Taboão Stake | 18 Sep 1983 | Brazil São Paulo West | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Sebastião Brazil District | 19 Nov 1995 | Brazil Santos | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Vicente Brazil Serra do Mar Stake | 11 Feb 2007 | Brazil Santos | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| São Vicente Brazil Stake | 20 Sep 1981 | Brazil Santos | São Paulo Brazil | São Paulo |
| Sete Lagoas Brazil East Stake | 20 Sep 2015 | Brazil Belo Horizonte | Campinas Brazil | Minas Gerais |
| Sete Lagoas Brazil Stake | 17 May 1998 | Brazil Belo Horizonte | Campinas Brazil | Minas Gerais |
| Sobral Brazil Stake | 6 Aug 2006 | Brazil Fortaleza | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Ceará |
| Sorocaba Brazil Barcelona Stake | 26 Jul 1992 | Brazil São Paulo North | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Sorocaba Brazil Santana Stake | 17 Oct 2004 | Brazil São Paulo North | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Sorocaba Brazil Stake | 10 Dec 1978 | Brazil São Paulo North | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Sorocaba Brazil Trujilo Stake | 17 Dec 1995 | Brazil São Paulo North | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Sorriso Brazil District | 25 Jul 2010 | Brazil Cuiabá | Campinas Brazil | Mato Grosso |
| Sousa Brazil District | 11 Oct 2009 | Brazil Natal | Recife Brazil | Paraíba |
| Sumaré Brazil Stake | 23 Jan 2011 | Brazil Piracicaba | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Teresina Brazil Horto Stake | 23 Apr 2006 | Brazil Teresina | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Piauí |
| Teresina Brazil Planalto Stake | 20 Nov 2016 | Brazil Teresina | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Piauí |
| Teresina Brazil Stake | 28 Nov 1993 | Brazil Teresina | Fortaleza Brazil Temple | Piauí |
| Teresópolis Brazil Stake | 8 Mar 1998 | Brazil Juiz de Fora | Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Rio de Janeiro |
| Três Corações Brazil District | 22 Jun 1997 | Brazil Juiz de Fora | Campinas Brazil | Minas Gerais |
| Três Rios Brazil District | 17 Apr 2016 | Brazil Juiz de Fora | Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Rio de Janeiro |
| Tubarão Brazil Stake | 19 Dec 1993 | Brazil Florianópolis | Porto Alegre Brazil | Santa Catarina |
| Tupã Brazil District | 26 Feb 1995 | Brazil Londrina | Campinas Brazil | São Paulo |
| Uberaba Brazil Stake | 16 Aug 1998 | Brazil Goiânia | Campinas Brazil | Minas Gerais |
| Uberlândia Brazil Stake | 29 Jan 1995 | Brazil Goiânia | Brasília Brazil | Minas Gerais |
| União da Vitória Brazil District | 30 Apr 1995 | Brazil Curitiba South | Curitiba Brazil | Paraná |
| Uruguaiana Brazil Stake | 29 Nov 1992 | Brazil Santa Maria | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Vale do Itajaí Brazil Stake | 20 Oct 1996 | Brazil Florianópolis | Curitiba Brazil | Santa Catarina |
| Valparaíso Brazil Stake | 14 Jun 2015 | Brazil Brasília | Brasília Brazil | Goiás |
| Viamão Brazil Stake | 10 Sep 2017 | Brazil Porto Alegre South | Porto Alegre Brazil | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Vila Velha Brazil Stake | 27 Aug 1995 | Brazil Vitória | Campinas Brazil | Espírito Santo |
| Vitória Brazil Stake | 15 Feb 1987 | Brazil Vitória | Campinas Brazil | Espírito Santo |
| Vitória da Conquista Brazil Stake | 15 Jun 1997 | Brazil Feira de Santana | Recife Brazil | Bahia |
| Volta Redonda Brazil Stake | 1 Jun 1997 | Brazil Juiz de Fora | Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Rio de Janeiro |
Missions edit
Temples edit
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Dedicated edit
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| Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Dedicated: Rededicated: Size: Style: | São Paulo, Brazil 1 March 1975 by Spencer W. Kimball 20 March 1976 by James E. Faust October 30, 1978 by Spencer W. Kimball 22 February 2004 by Gordon B. Hinckley 59,246 sq ft (5,504.1 m2) on a 1.85-acre (0.75 ha) site Spanish influenced modern, single-spire design - designed by Emil B. Fetzer | ||
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| Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Dedicated: Size: Style: | Recife, Brazil 13 January 1995 by Gordon B. Hinckley 11 November 1996 by Gordon B. Hinckley 15 December 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley 37,200 sq ft (3,460 m2) on a 5.59-acre (2.26 ha) site Classic modern, single-spire design - designed by Jerônimo da Cunha Lima (J&P Arquitetos Ltda.) and Church A&E Services | ||
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| Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Dedicated: Size: Style: | Porto Alegre, Brazil 30 September 1997 by Gordon B. Hinckley 2 May 1998 by James E. Faust 17 December 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley 10,700 sq ft (990 m2) on a 2-acre (0.81 ha) site Classic modern, single-spire design - designed by Andre Belo de Faria and Church A&E Services | ||
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| Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Dedicated: Size: Style: | Campinas, Brazil 3 April 1997 by Gordon B. Hinckley 1 May 1998 by James E. Faust 17 May 2002 by Gordon B. Hinckley 49,100 sq ft (4,560 m2) on a 6.18-acre (2.50 ha) site Classic modern, single-spire design - designed by JCL Arquitetos Ltd., and Church A&E Services | ||
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| Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Dedicated: Size: Style: Notes: | Curitiba, Brazil 23 August 2002 by Gordon B. Hinckley 10 March 2005 by Russell M. Nelson 1 June 2008 by Thomas S. Monson 27,850 sq ft (2,587 m2) on a 8.15-acre (3.30 ha) site Classic modern, single-spire design - designed by Jeronimo da Cunha Lima and GSBS Temple dedicated on 1 June 2008 following an open house from 10 May to 24 May 2008.[44] | ||
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| Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Dedicated: Size: Notes: | Manaus, Brazil 23 May 2007 by Gordon B. Hinckley 20 June 2008 by Charles A. Didier 10 June 2012 by Dieter F. Uchtdorf[47] 32,032 sq ft (2,975.9 m2) on a 7.7-acre (3.1 ha) site The temple will serve approximately 44,000 members.[45][46] | ||
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| Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Dedicated: Size: | Fortaleza, Brazil 3 October 2009 by Thomas S. Monson[48][49] 15 November 2011 by David A. Bednar[50] 2 June 2019 by Ulisses Soares[51] 36,000 sq ft (3,300 m2) on a 10-acre (4.0 ha) site | ||
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| Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Dedicated: Size: | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil April 6, 2013 by Thomas S. Monson[52] March 4, 2017 by Claudio R. M. Costa May 8, 2022 by Gary E. Stevenson[53][54] 29,966 sq ft (2,783.9 m2) on a 9.44-acre (3.82 ha) site | ||
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| Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Dedicated: Size: | Belém, Brazil 3 April 2016 by Thomas S. Monson[55] 17 August 2019 by Marcos A. Aidukaitis[56] 20 November 2022 by Dale G. Renlund[57] 28,675 sq ft (2,664.0 m2) on a 6.7-acre (2.7 ha) site | ||
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| Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Dedicated: Size: | Brasília, Brazil 2 April 2017 by Thomas S. Monson[60] 26 September 2020 by Adilson de Paula Parrella[61] 17 September 2023 by Neil L. Andersen[63] 25,000 sq ft (2,300 m2) on a 6-acre (2.4 ha) site | ||
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| Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Size: | Salvador, Brazil 7 October 2018 by Russell M. Nelson[64][65] 7 August 2021 by Adilson de Paula Parrella 31,530 sq ft (2,929 m2) on a 4.85-acre (1.96 ha) site | ||
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| Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Size: | Belo Horizonte, Brazil 4 April 2021 by Russell M. Nelson[66] 17 June 2023 by Juan A. Uceda[67] 26,884 sq ft (2,497.6 m2) on a 11.9-acre (4.8 ha) site | ||
Announced edit
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| Location: Announced: Size: | São Paulo, Brazil 4 October 2020 by Russell M. Nelson[68] 46,050 sq ft (4,278 m2) on a 10.7-acre (4.3 ha) site | ||
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| Location: Announced: Size: | Vitória, Brazil 3 October 2021 by Russell M. Nelson[69][70] 10,600 sq ft (980 m2) on a 0.75-acre (0.30 ha) site | ||
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| Location: Announced: Size: | Maceió, Brazil 3 April 2022 by Russell M. Nelson[71][72] 19,000 sq ft (1,800 m2) on a 3-acre (1.2 ha) site | ||
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| Location: Announced: Size: | Santos, Brazil 3 April 2022 by Russell M. Nelson[73][74] 23,000 sq ft (2,100 m2) on a 1.1-acre (0.45 ha) site | ||
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| Location: Announced: Size: | Londrina, Brazil 2 October 2022 by Russell M. Nelson[75][76] 32,000 sq ft (3,000 m2) on a 6.23-acre (2.52 ha) site | ||
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| Location: Announced: Size: Notes: | Ribeirão Preto, Brazil 2 October 2022 by Russell M. Nelson[75][76] 32,000 sq ft (3,000 m2) on a 8.77-acre (3.55 ha) site Site announced on November 20, 2023.[77] | ||
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| Location: Announced: Size: | Teresina, Brazil 2 April 2023 by Russell M. Nelson[78][79] 25,420 sq ft (2,362 m2) on a 3.6-acre (1.5 ha) site | ||
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| Location: Announced: Size: | Parnamirim, Brazil 2 April 2023 by Russell M. Nelson[78][79] 19,800 sq ft (1,840 m2) on a 5.53-acre (2.24 ha) site | ||
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| Location: Announced: | Goiânia, Brazil 1 October 2023 by Russell M. Nelson[80][81] | ||
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| Location: Announced: Size: | João Pessoa, Brazil 1 October 2023 by Russell M. Nelson[80][81] 18,850 sq ft (1,751 m2) on a 3.9-acre (1.6 ha) site | ||
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Facts and Statistics: Statistics by Country: Brazil", Newsroom, LDS Church, retrieved 30 May 2023
- ^ Excludes groups meeting separate from wards and branches.
- ^ Category:Brazil Family History Centers, familysearch.org, retrieved April 24, 2022
- ^ "População residente, por situação do domicílio e sexo, segundo os grupos de religião - Brasil - 2010" (PDF). Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
- ^ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints membership statistics
- ^ "Country information: Brazil", Deseret News Church Almanac (multiple almanacs from various years), Deseret News, 2010-01-25
- ^ Actual Membership for January 1 of the respective year
- ^ a b c d Estimated membership for December 31 of the respective year
- ^ a b Actual Membership for December 31 of the respective year
- ^ a b Actual Membership for January 1 of the respective year
- ^ "Statistics and Church Facts | Total Church Membership".
- ^ Grover, Mark L. (2008). "5. Brazil: Spreading the Message". A Land of Promise and Prophecy: Elder A. Theodore Tuttle in South America, 1960-1965. Provo, Utah: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University. ISBN 9780842527132. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Country Information: Brazil". Deseret News. Deseret News Publishing Company. January 25, 2010. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
- ^ a b Grover, Mark. "The Church in Brazil: The Future Has Finally Arrived". Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ^ a b c d Grover, Mark L. (Summer 2005). "The Maturing of the Oak: The Dynamics of LDS Growth in Latin America". Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought. 38 (2): 79–104. ProQuest 905091873.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Grover, Mark. "Religious Accommodation in the Land of Racial Democracy: Mormon Priesthood and Black Brazilians" (PDF). Dialogue. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f "The Church in Brazil". Ensign. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. February 1975. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Williams, Frederick Salem; Williams, Frederick G. (1987). From Acorn to Oak Tree: A Personal History of the Establishment and First Quarter Development of the South American Missions. Fullerton, California: Et Cetera, Et Cetera Graphics. ISBN 978-0944329009.
- ^ "Brazilian Mission: Founded 1935". The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
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External links edit
- Brazilian Church News (in Portuguese) - Church news in Brazil
- Official website (in Portuguese) - The official Brazilian website of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Visitor's site (in Portuguese) - The official website for Portuguese speakers unfamiliar with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Mark L. Grover oral history interviews with Latter-day Saints in Brazil, MSS 6799, L. Tom Perry Special Collections, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University