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]

Membership history
Year Membership[4]
198925
19932,000b
19953,000b
19993,893c
20046,202c
20096,905a
20128,029a
  • a Actual Membership for January 1 of the respective year
  • b Estimated membership for Dec 31 of the respective year
  • c Actual Membership for Dec 31 of the respective year

Stakes and District
  • Fogo Cape Verde Stake
  • Mindelo Cape Verde Stake
  • Praia Cape Verde Stake

Mission
The Plan of salvation in Portuguese.

Praia Cabo Verde Temple
Main article: Praia Cabo Verde Temple

On October 7, 2018 the Praia Cabo Verde Temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson. Ground was broken for construction on May 4, 2019.

176. Praia Cabo Verde (Under Construction)

Location:
Announced:
Groundbreaking:
 Notes:

Praia, Cabo Verde
7 October 2018
4 May 2019 by Paul V. Johnson
Announced by Russell M. Nelson on October 7, 2018[5][6]

References
  1. "Country information: Cape Verde", Church News Online Almanac, Deseret News, 1 February 2010, retrieved 2013-03-10
  2. "Facts and Statistics: Statistics by Country: Cape Verde", Newsroom, LDS Church, 1 January 2012, retrieved 2013-03-10
  3. Lovett, Ian. "Mormon Church Cancels Services World-Wide Amid Coronavirus Crisis", The Wall Street Journal, 12 March 2020. Retrieved on 3 April 2020.
  4. "Country information: Cape Verde", Deseret News Church Almanac (multiple almanacs from various years), Deseret News
  5. "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
  6. LDS Church announces plans to build 12 new temples worldwide, pioneer generation temples will be renovated, KSTU Fox 13, 7 October 2018


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