New Caledonia
2,526
Total Church Membership
1
Stakes
9
Congregations
3
Family History Centers
History
An overseas territory of France, New Caledonia is a group of islands in the South Pacific.
Church activity in New Caledonia began in the 1950s as a few Tahitian members migrated to work in a nickel smelter. They were organized into the Noumea Branch (a small congregation) on 21 October 1961, however, visas for missionaries were not obtained until 1967. On 15 July 1968, the first two missionaries arrived, Harold and Jeannine Richards, and their daughter, Jacquelina.
In June 1975, administration over the island group was transferred to the Fiji Suva Mission, and more progress was realized. The Noumea Branch was divided, and the small Church building was enlarged. In July 1978, the Tontouta Branch was organized.
In 1990, there were 382 members in New Caledonia. By 1997, there were more than 1,000 members.
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Africa
Total Church Membership
849,568
Members
2,721
Congregations
Missions
45Missions
Family History Centers
Temples
6Temples
Asia
Total Church Membership
1,298,181
Members
2,113
Congregations
Missions
45Missions
Family History Centers
Temples
10Temples
Europe
Total Church Membership
507,748
Members
1,296
Congregations
Missions
35Missions
Family History Centers
Temples
14Temples
North America
Total Church Membership
9,637,503
Members
18,423
Congregations
Missions
175Missions
Family History Centers
Temples
120Temples
Oceania (Pacific)
Total Church Membership
599,065
Members
1,308
Congregations
Missions
17Missions
Family History Centers
Temples
11Temples
South America
Total Church Membership
4,320,129
Members
5,629
Congregations