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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Panama, go to the [[Panama Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Panama, go to the [[Panama Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
=Historical Background= | ==Online Records== | ||
*'''1707-1973''' {{RecordSearch|1913397|Panama, Catholic Church Records, 1707-1973}} at FamilySearch - [[Panama Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1750-1938''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30129/panama-baptisms-1750-1938 Panama, Baptisms, 1750-1938] at MyHeritage - index ($) | |||
==Historical Background== | |||
Christianity is the main religion in Panama. An official survey carried out by the government estimated in 2015 that 63.2% of the population, or 2,549,150 people, identifies itself as Roman Catholic, and 25.0 percent as evangelical Protestant, or 1,009,740. The '''Jehovah's Witnesses''' were the third largest congregation comprising the 1.4% of the population, followed by the Adventist Church and '''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints''' with the 0.6%. | Christianity is the main religion in Panama. An official survey carried out by the government estimated in 2015 that 63.2% of the population, or 2,549,150 people, identifies itself as Roman Catholic, and 25.0 percent as evangelical Protestant, or 1,009,740. The '''Jehovah's Witnesses''' were the third largest congregation comprising the 1.4% of the population, followed by the Adventist Church and '''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints''' with the 0.6%. | ||
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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=1927175&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Panama%22 '''records of Panama''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within Panama''' and a list of towns will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within Panama''' 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''' = | ||
*'''1707-1973''' {{RecordSearch|1913397|Panama, Catholic Church Records, 1707-1973}} at FamilySearch - [[Panama Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
==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: | 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: | ||
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC<br> | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC<br> | ||
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Email: jw.do@jw.org<br> | |||
Telephone:+1 809-595-4007<br> | Telephone:+1 809-595-4007<br> | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/jehovah's+witnesses+churches+near+Dominican+Republic/@19.1153693,-71.264622,8z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Panama///] | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/jehovah's+witnesses+churches+near+Dominican+Republic/@19.1153693,-71.264622,8z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Panama///] | ||
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==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
=References= | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Panama]] | [[Category:Panama]][[Category:Church Records]] | ||
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