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  • New mission presidents

    Seven new mission presidents and their wives have been called by the First Presidency. They will begin their service about July 1.
    Published: Saturday, March 31, 2012

  • 'Stronghold of the Church' - Apostle visits Pacific Area, sees diversity, unity

    Elder Quentin L. Cook recently visited Australia and New Zealand — nations in the Church's Pacific Area rich with history and a growing diverse Church membership.
    Published: Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012

  • At 84, she entertains nursing home crowds

    With a small suitcase in hand, Sister Betsy Jean Cowell makes her way through the streets of St. Marys in Sydney, Australia, to catch a bus.
    Published: Saturday, April 30, 2011

  • New missions 10 announced in seven areas

    To better align resources and adjust to the ever changing needs of the Church, 10 new missions will be organized in July, while 14 other missions will be combined with neighboring missions. The resulting number of missions will be 340.
    Published: Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010

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