During a Church News interview in 1985, President Thomas S. Monson, then second counselor in the First Presidency, told of having been called at age 22 to serve as bishop of the Sixth-Seventh Ward, in which he had grown up in Salt Lake City.
"Why I was called as bishop, I can't tell you," he said during the interview. "Only the Lord would know that."
On Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, that former bishop was introduced at a news media briefing as the 16th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
No living person is more acquainted with the office of Church president. He has spent the past 22 years in the First Presidency, serving as a counselor to three presidents: second counselor to President Ezra Taft Benson and President Howard W. Hunter and, for nearly 13 years, first counselor to President Gordon B. Hinckley.
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Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
This chronology gives a selected listing of important dates in Church history.Published: Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 -
Messages of inspiration from President Monson
Messages of inspiration from President MonsonPublished: Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 -
'Helping hand' should reach out
Each time President Thomas S. Monson watches the news or picks up a newspaper and learns of terrible human suffering as a result of tornadoes, floods, fires, drought, hurricanes, earthquakes or conflicts of war, he asks a moving question: "Do we have a responsibility to do something about such suffering?"Published: Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 -
'My brother's keeper'
Within hours of a devastating earthquake hitting the poverty-ravaged nation of Haiti, generous people worldwide were sacrificing time, energy and resources to help the victims.Published: Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010
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A thought from the scriptures
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Temple in Payson
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Gospel teaching guidelines given
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Country information: Haiti
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Apia Samoa Temple
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Becoming one through education
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Prepare for life's bouts
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Church sends humanitarian aid to Haiti after 7.0 earthquake
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Use proper sources
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It took 42 years to meet a prophet
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Emulate the prophets look to their example
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Obedience motivated by a love for God
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Messages of inspiration from President Monson
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'Fishers of men'
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2009 Year in Review: More milestones
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Fostering spiritual growth among Latter-day Saint young women
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President Monson says thanks for kindnesses
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The greatest gift
Published: Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 -
Dates announced for The Gila Valley Arizona Temple dedication
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A thought from the scriptures
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Mormon Tabernacle Choir: 'One of the proudest achievements of our country'
Published: Monday, Dec. 14, 2009 -
'Be fitting examples'
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President Thomas S. Monson: Feelings of heart recalled
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Wholehearted devotion
Published: Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 -
Love: 'Joy of the Season'
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President Thomas S. Monson: 'The spirit of the season'
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Messages of inspiration from President Monson
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Youth celebrate strength, courage
Published: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 -
Lights of Christmas
Published: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 -
Downtown site for Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple
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Building on a firm foundation for Latter-day Saint young women
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Elder Ballard honored by Catholic Community Services
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Helping hands: Guatemalan Latter-day Saints dedicate day to serving children
Published: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 -
Family night: 'Vast good will come'
Published: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
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A stroll through time
Published: Saturday, Feb. 3, 1990The most significant addition to the Museum of Church History and Art since its opening on April 4, 1984, will be unveiled soon, and will provide visitors with the opportunity to stroll through 160...

