The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Puerto Rico refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its members in Puerto Rico. The first branch (small congregation) was formed in 1950. As of December 31, 2022, there were 23,243 members in 38 congregations in Puerto Rico.
History
Stakes
As of February 2023, Puerto Rico had the following stakes:
Missions
Current Mission
Puerto Rico San Juan Mission
When LDS Church missionaries first arrived in Puerto Rico in 1963, the island was part of the Florida Ft Lauderdale Mission. On July 7, 1979, the Puerto Rico San Juan Mission was organized.
Lesser Antilles North District
The Puerto Rico San Juan Mission currently covers all stakes in Puerto Rico as well as the Lesser Antilles North District which was Created January 24, 2021. This district includes the following six branches: the Portsmouth, St Croix, St John's, St Kitts, St Thomas, and Tortola Branches. The district covers the nations and territories of Antigua and Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Montserrat, St Kitts and Nevis, and the United States Virgin Islands.
Temples
Groundbreaking for the San Juan Puerto Rico Temple was on May 4, 2019, by Walter F. González.
See also
Religion in Puerto Rico
References
External links
History of the Church in Puerto Rico David R. Crockett
Chronology of the Church in Puerto Rico Gardner Russell
Early Convert in Puerto Rico Virgil L. Doan
First Branches organized in Puerto Rico Nile A. Sorenson
A Pioneer Family in Puerto Rico Jeri James
The Cortese Family in Puerto Rico Frank Cortese
Hurricane Hugo hits Puerto Rico Sandra Fee
Missionary Experience Joseph R. Goodman
A Youth Pioneer in Puerto Rico Gregory R. Dalton
Purse Snatcher in Puerto Rico F. Burton Howard
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Caribbean) - Official Site
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Puerto Rico Newsroom (Spanish) ComeUntoChrist.org Latter-day Saints Visitor site Facts and Statistics - Puerto Rico