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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 Mauritius, go to the [[Mauritius Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
==Online Resources and Websites== | ==Online Resources and Websites== | ||
*[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] | *'''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 ($) | |||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=mauritius British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Mauritius] | |||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Africa] at Findmypast - index & images ($) | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Africa] at Findmypast - index & images ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?place=osdlr%20(mauritius) British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Mauritius ] | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?place=osdlr%20(mauritius) British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Mauritius ] at Findmypast - index & images ($) | ||
*[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 ($) | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Africa] at Findmypast - index & images ($) | ||
*[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 ($) | *[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials] at Findmypast - index & images ($) | ||
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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:// | '''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=1927098&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Mauritius%22 '''records of Mauritius''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within Mauritius''' and a list of towns will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within Mauritius''' 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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=='''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'''== | |||
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*[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=== | ||
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=== 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> | 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> | ||
=='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''== | =='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''== | ||
===Online Records=== | ===Online Records=== | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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> | 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> | ||
=='''Congregationalist Records'''== | |||
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=== | *[https://www.soas.ac.uk/research/library/special-collections/our-collections/missionary-collections London Missionary Society (Council for World Mission)] at SOAS | ||
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=='''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'''] | *[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'''] | ||
==Methodist Records== | |||
===Online Records=== | |||
*[https://www.soas.ac.uk/research/library/special-collections/our-collections/missionary-collections Methodist Missionary Society] at SOAS | |||
=='''Orthodox Church Records'''== | =='''Orthodox Church Records'''== | ||
[[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>]] | |||
Mauritius is included in the Archdiocese of Madagascar. | |||
===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'''] | *[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'''] | ||
===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> | 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/Evangelical Church Records'''== | ||
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=='''Presbyterian Church Records'''== | =='''Presbyterian Church Records'''== | ||
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*[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'''] | *[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'''] | ||
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