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[[Category:Marshall Islands]][[Category:Church Records by Country]] | [[Category:Marshall Islands]][[Category:Church Records by Country]] | ||
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==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
In 2009, major religious groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands are '''United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational)''' (51.5%), '''Assemblies of God''' (24.2%), '''Roman Catholic''' church (8.4%), '''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)''' (9.5%),[2] '''Bukot Nan Jesus (also known as Assembly of God Part Two)''' (2.2%), '''Baptist''' (1.0%), '''Seventh-day Adventists''' (0.9%), '''Full Gospel''' (0.7%), Baha'i Faith (0.6%).[1] Persons without any religious affiliation account for a small percentage of the population.[1] The '''Jehovah's Witnesses''' are believed to have a few hundred practitioners. <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Marshall Islands", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | In 2009, major religious groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands are '''United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational)''' (51.5%), '''Assemblies of God''' (24.2%), '''Roman Catholic''' church (8.4%), '''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)''' (9.5%),[2] '''Bukot Nan Jesus (also known as Assembly of God Part Two)''' (2.2%), '''Baptist''' (1.0%), '''Seventh-day Adventists''' (0.9%), '''Full Gospel''' (0.7%), Baha'i Faith (0.6%).[1] Persons without any religious affiliation account for a small percentage of the population.[1] The '''Jehovah's Witnesses''' are believed to have a few hundred practitioners. <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Marshall Islands", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_the_Marshall_Islands, accessed 7 April 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://familysearch.org/ | 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: | ||
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1927003&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Marshall%20Islands%22 '''records of Marshall Islands''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within Marshall Islands''' and a list of towns will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within Marshall Islands''' 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. | ||
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== '''Catholic Church Records''' == | == '''Catholic Church Records''' == | ||
[[File:Dioceses of the Catholic Church in Oceania.png|750px|thumb|right|<center>Ecclesiastical provinces of the Catholic Church in Oceania (includes Apostolic Prefecture of the Marshall Islands)</center>]] | |||
===Writing to a Local Parish=== | ===Writing to a Local Parish=== | ||
To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult: | 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: | ||
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Marshall+Islands&country_sn=MH&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=4.1601583&nelat=15.0190749&swlng=159.8840332&nelng=172.5732421&lat=7.131474&lng=171.184478&faddress=Marshall+Islands&place_id=ChIJK8opIbIZAWURdrcJqugDPos#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Marshall Islands'''] | *[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Marshall+Islands&country_sn=MH&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=4.1601583&nelat=15.0190749&swlng=159.8840332&nelng=172.5732421&lat=7.131474&lng=171.184478&faddress=Marshall+Islands&place_id=ChIJK8opIbIZAWURdrcJqugDPos#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Marshall Islands'''] | ||
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The Roman Catholic Apostolic Prefecture of the Marshall Islands is a Latin rite apostolic prefecture in the South Sea Republic of the Marshall Islands. As per 2014, it has 4,975 Catholics (9.5% of 52,500 total population), pastorally served in nine churches in 11 parishes, by 6 priests (1 diocesan, 5 religious), 1 deacon, 15 lay religious (5 brothers, 10 sisters) and a seminarian.[1] | The Roman Catholic Apostolic Prefecture of the Marshall Islands is a Latin rite apostolic prefecture in the South Sea Republic of the Marshall Islands. As per 2014, it has 4,975 Catholics (9.5% of 52,500 total population), pastorally served in nine churches in 11 parishes, by 6 priests (1 diocesan, 5 religious), 1 deacon, 15 lay religious (5 brothers, 10 sisters) and a seminarian.[1] | ||
Missionaries from the Order of Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (M.S.C.) arrived in 1898. In 1905, a pre-diocesan jurisdiction was established as Mission sui juris of Marshall Islands, on territory split off from the then Apostolic Vicariate of New Pomerania (mainly New Britain, in the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea). On April 5, 1923, the independent mission was suppressed, its territory being merged into the then Apostolic Vicariate of Mariana, Caroline and Marshall Islands. On April 23, 1993, Pope John Paul II split the former Diocese of Carolines-Marshalls into the Apostolic Prefecture of the Marshall Islands and the Diocese of Caroline Islands.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Marshall Islands", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | Missionaries from the Order of Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (M.S.C.) arrived in 1898. In 1905, a pre-diocesan jurisdiction was established as Mission sui juris of Marshall Islands, on territory split off from the then Apostolic Vicariate of New Pomerania (mainly New Britain, in the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea). On April 5, 1923, the independent mission was suppressed, its territory being merged into the then Apostolic Vicariate of Mariana, Caroline and Marshall Islands. On April 23, 1993, Pope John Paul II split the former Diocese of Carolines-Marshalls into the Apostolic Prefecture of the Marshall Islands and the Diocese of Caroline Islands.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Marshall Islands", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostolic_Prefecture_of_the_Marshall_Islands, accessed 1 April 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 | 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.'''] | ||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
<ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Marshall Islands, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Marshall-Islands, accessed 7 April 2020.</ref> | The Marshall Islands are a republic made up of two atoll chains in the South Pacific. | ||
MAJURO Missionaries arrived in Majuro 3 February 1977. By the end of 1977, there were 27 converts on the island. The Laura Branch was created 11 May 1978. By the end of 1979, there were 177 members. Church buildings for the Laura and Rita branches were started in September 1984 and dedicated 13-14 January 1986, respectively. By 1987, Majuro had a district with five branches, and by 1990, Majuro had 1,100 members. | |||
KWAJALEIN/EBEYE The Kwajalein Island Branch in the Marshall Islands was organized in 1978, made up entirely of United States citizens serving in the military or as civil service personnel. Missionaries opened the island of Ebeye on 16 May 1989. | |||
Total Church Membership: 6,576. Congregations: 13. <ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Marshall Islands, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Marshall-Islands, accessed 7 April 2020.</ref> | |||
=='''Assembly of God Church Records'''== | =='''Assembly of God Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
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