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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Mauritius, go to the [[Mauritius Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.''
''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Brazil, go to the [[Brazil Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.''
==Online Resources and Websites==
==Online Resources and Websites==
*'''1700s-1900s''' [http://www.cgmrgenealogie.org/actes/ Henri Maurel collection of transcribed parish registers, 1700s-1900s] at Cercle de Généalogie Maurice - Rodrigues - index
*'''1728-1811''' [http://anom.archivesnationales.culture.gouv.fr/caomec2/recherche.php?territoire=ILE%20DE%20FRANCE Ile de France (Mauritius) French Overseas Civil Registration and Parish Registers, 1728-1811] at iREL - index & images
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=mauritius British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Mauritius] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Africa] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?place=osdlr%20(mauritius) British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Mauritius ] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Africa] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
==Historical Background==
==Historical Background==
Christianity is the religion adhered to by 32.7 per cent of the population of Mauritius. Of these, 80.3 per cent are Roman Catholics. The Mauritian Creole and Franco-Mauritian ethnic groups are mostly Christian and significant parts of the Sino-Mauritian ethnic group are also mainly Christian. Mauritius got independence in 1968 and there was no state religion in Mauritius defined in the constitution. The religious organizations present at the time of independence, namely, '''Roman Catholic Church, Church of England, Presbyterian Church, Seventh-day Adventist'''. Roman Catholics were the majority Christians with a total of 26 per cent of the total Mauritian population, while all others, totaling six per cent, were '''Seventh-day Adventists, Anglicans, Pentecostals, Presbyterians, Evangelicals, Jehovah’s Witnesses, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the Assemblies of God.'''<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Christianity in Mauritius", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Mauritius, accessed 24 March 2020. </ref><br>
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Brazil", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Brazil", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Brazil, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref><br>


==Information Recorded in the Records==
==Information Recorded in the Records==
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==How to Find Records==
==How to Find Records==
===Digital  Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog ===
===Digital  Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog ===
'''Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library.''' Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations.  To find records:  
Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://familysearch.org/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations.  To find records:  
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1927098&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Mauritius%22 '''records of Mauritius'''].
:::a. Click on the [COUNTRY LINK '''records of Brazil'''].
:::b. Click on '''Places within Mauritius''' and a list of towns will appear.
:::b. Click on '''Places within Brazil''' and a list of towns will appear.
:::c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village.   
:::c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village.   
:::d. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
:::d. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
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===Writing for Records===
===Writing for Records===
<span style="color:darkviolet"> You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See [[French Letter Writing Guide|'''French Letter Writing Guide''']] or [[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters.</span>
<span style="color:darkviolet"> You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See [[French Letter Writing Guide|'''French Letter Writing Guide''']][[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters.</span>
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=='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/Anglican+church+in+mauritius/@-20.1955059,57.2619171,10z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Mauritius''']
===Historical Background===
The Anglican Church has been present in Mauritius since the take-over by the British in 1810. The civil Church was established when the first Civil Chaplain, Revd Henry Shepherd was appointed on 6 May 1812. This was followed by the consecration of the first Bishop of Mauritius in 1854 and the incorporation of the Anglican Diocese of Mauritius in 1973 by Parliament. Today there are 19 parishes in the Island of Mauritius and Rodrigues.<ref>"Anglican Diocese of Mauritius", https://www.anglican.mu/, accessed 24 March 2020.</ref>
=='''Assembly of God Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/Assembly+of+God+church+in+mauritius/@-20.1937728,57.2605393,10z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Assembly of God churches in Mauritius''']
== '''Catholic Church Records''' ==
== '''Catholic Church Records''' ==
===Writing to a Local Parish===
===Writing to a Local Parish===
Earlier records can be held at the diocese, with more recent records still kept in the local parish.  To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a diocese or local parish, consult:
To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult:
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Mauritius&country_sn=MU&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=-20.7458403&nelat=-10.0878538&swlng=56.3159179&nelng=63.80859390000001&lat=-20.348404&lng=57.55215200000001&faddress=Mauritius&place_id=ChIJyXRE-U1QfCERMdBrEcLZA0I#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Mauritius''']
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=brazil&country_sn=BS&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=20.9082735&nelat=27.263412&swlng=-80.4775603&nelng=-72.70975390000001&lat=25.03428&lng=-77.39627999999999&faddress=The+Bahamas&place_id=ChIJPQ9Isjua1ogR5XnHaoO0PhM#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Brazil''']


=== Historical Background ===
=== Historical Background ===
The Catholic Church in Mauritius is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are just over 300,000 Catholics in Mauritius, about a quarter of the total population. The country is divided into two territorial jurisdictions: Port-Louis and Vicariate Apostolic of Rodrigues.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Mauritius", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Mauritius, accessed 24 March 2020. </ref>
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Brazil", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Brazil, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Brazil", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Brazil, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref>
 
=='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''==
=='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''==
===Online Records===
===Online Records===
Online information is available to current members,  for deceased members and immediate family members who are still living. [https://www.familysearch.org/en/ '''Sign in to FamilySearch and then select Family Tree in the drop-down menu.''']
Information is available to current members only for deceased members and immediate family members who are still living. [https://www.familysearch.org/en/ '''Sign in to FamilySearch and then select Family Tree in the drop-down menu.''']


===Historical Background===
===Historical Background===
In modern times, missionary work began in the Mascarenes in 1979 under the direction of the International Mission. In 1986, the islands were transferred to the South Africa Johannesburg Mission. A branch (a small congregation) was established in Mauritius in 1982 by the first full-time missionaries on the island. The Mascarene Islands Mission was created in 1988, at which time there were 400 members on the islands in three branches in Reunion and two in Mauritius. Subsequently, the headquarters of the mission was transferred to Durban, South Africa. In 1998 Mauritius became part of the newly created Madagascar Mission. Total Church Membership: 529.
<ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Brazil, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Brazil, accessed 6 March 2020.</ref>
Congregations: 3. <ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Mauritius, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Mauritius, accessed 24 March 2020.</ref>
=='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''==
=='''Congregationalist Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
===Online Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Brazil''']
*[https://www.soas.ac.uk/research/library/special-collections/our-collections/missionary-collections London Missionary Society (Council for World Mission)] at SOAS
===Historical Background===
=='''Baptist Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Brazil''']
 
=='''Eastern Orthodox Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Eastern Orthodox churches in Brazil''']
==Historical Background==
=='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''==
=='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===  
===Writing for Records===  
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/Jehovah's+Witness+church+in+mauritius/@-20.1920397,57.2591615,10z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Mauritius''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Brazil''']
==Methodist Records==
===Historical Background===
===Online Records===
=='''Lutheran Church Records'''==
*[https://www.soas.ac.uk/research/library/special-collections/our-collections/missionary-collections Methodist Missionary Society] at SOAS
===Writing for Records===
=='''Orthodox Church Records'''==
*[  '''Google Maps search results for Lutheran churches in Brazil''']
[[File:Dioceses and Archdiocese of the Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria and of All Africa.png|350px|thumb|right|<center>Dioceses and Archdiocese of the Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria and of All Africa</center>]]
===Historical Background===
Mauritius is included in the Archdiocese of Madagascar.
=='''Mennonite Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Mennonite churches in Brazil''']
===Historical Background===
=='''Methodist Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===  
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Methodist churches in Brazil''']
===Historical Background===
=='''Moravian Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Moravian churches in Brazil''']
===Historical Background===
=='''Nazarene Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===  
===Writing for Records===  
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/Orthodox+church+in+mauritius/@-20.1725386,57.4729895,17z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Orthodox churches in Mauritius''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Nazarene churches in Brazil''']
===Historical Background===
===Historical Background===
The Church of "Transfiguration of Christ" falls under the jurisdiction of the Holy Archdiocese of Madagascar and Indian Ocean, which is administered by the Greek Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa. The foundation stone of the church was laid with the blessings of his Beatitude Petros VII Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All of Africa by his Grace Bishop Nectarios of Madagascar and Mauritius on Sunday the 12th May 2002.<ref>"Orthodox Church of Mauritius", http://www.orthodoxchurchmauritius.org/, accessed 24 March 2020.</ref>
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=='''Pentecostal/Evangelical Church Records'''==
=='''Pentecostal Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/Pentecostal+church+in+mauritius/@-20.1903067,57.2577837,10z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Mauritius''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Brazil''']
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/Evangelical+church+in+mauritius/@-20.1885736,57.2564059,10z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Evangelical churches in Mauritius''']
=='''Presbyterian Church Records'''==
*[http://www.christianevents.mu/list-of-churches-in-mauritius.html '''List of Pentecostal churches in Mauritius''']


=='''Presbyterian Church Records'''==
===Online Records===
*[https://www.soas.ac.uk/research/library/special-collections/our-collections/missionary-collections Presbyterian Church of England Foreign Missions Committee] at SOAS
===Writing for Records===
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/Presbyterian+church+in+mauritius/@-20.2244859,57.417282,12z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Presbyterian churches in Mauritius''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Presbyterian churches in Brazil''']
===Historical Background===
===Historical Background===
The Presbyterian Church of Mauritius emerged from the Church of Scotland's and the Independent church of Mauritius' discussion with the help of the Rev Jean Le Brun in 1814, they created a single congregation. Now it consists of 4 French speaking and 1 English speaking congregations (St. Columba in Phoenix). These are the St. André in, St. Columba, St. Jean, St. Joseph and St. Pierre parishes throughout the island. The churches are located in Rose Hill, Mauritius, Grand Gaube, Pointe-aux-Piments, Phoenix, Mauritius and Port Louis, Mauritius It has presbyterian church government with parish council, synodal council and Synod and subscribes the Westminster Confession of Faith. Total membership is approximately 800-900.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Presbyterian Church of  Mauritius", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presbyterian_Church_of_Mauritius, accessed 24 March 2020. </ref><br>
=='''Seventh-day Adventist Church Records'''==
=='''Seventh-day Adventist Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/Adventist+church+in+mauritius/@-20.1868406,57.2550281,10z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Mauritius''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Brazil''']
===Historical Background===
==References==
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Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See French Letter Writing GuideLetter Writing Guide for Genealogy for help with composing letters.

Catholic Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing to a Local Parish[edit | edit source]

To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult:

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

[3][4]

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records[edit | edit source]

Online Records[edit | edit source]

Information is available to current members only for deceased members and immediate family members who are still living. Sign in to FamilySearch and then select Family Tree in the drop-down menu.

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

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Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Brazil]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Baptist Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Brazil]

Eastern Orthodox Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Eastern Orthodox churches in Brazil]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Brazil]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Lutheran Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Lutheran churches in Brazil]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Mennonite Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Mennonite churches in Brazil]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Methodist Church Records[edit | edit source]

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  • [ Google Maps search results for Methodist churches in Brazil]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Moravian Church Records[edit | edit source]

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  • [ Google Maps search results for Moravian churches in Brazil]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Nazarene Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Nazarene churches in Brazil]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Pentecostal Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Brazil]

Presbyterian Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Presbyterian churches in Brazil]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Seventh-day Adventist Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Brazil]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Brazil", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil, accessed 14 March 2020.
  2. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Brazil", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Brazil, accessed 14 March 2020.
  3. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Brazil", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Brazil, accessed 14 March 2020.
  4. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Brazil", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Brazil, accessed 14 March 2020.
  5. ↑ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Brazil, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Brazil, accessed 6 March 2020.
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