Church News Updates

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15/10/2025

President Dallin H. Oaks, who served as the Philippines Area President from 2002 to 2004, has been called as the 18th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Serving with him in the First Presidency are President Henry B. Eyring and President D. Todd Christofferson as his counselors.

Read more here: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-oaks-new-first-presidency

15/10/2025

President Dallin H. Oaks was announced today as the 18th President and Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The announcement was made during a live broadcast from Salt Lake City, Utah. President Oaks was sustained and set apart today, October 14, 2025.

In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the prophet is chosen through a divinely inspired process. When the prophet passes away, the First Presidency is dissolved, and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, led by the longest-serving Apostle, assumes leadership, confirming the new Prophet through revelation and priesthood authority.

President Oaks, 93, succeeds President Russell M. Nelson, who passed away September 27, 2025.

The new leader of a global faith of more than 17 million members has called President Henry B. Eyring, 92, and President D. Todd Christofferson, 80 to serve with him as first and second counselors in the First Presidency, the Church’s highest governing body.

President Oaks also announced that President Jeffrey R. Holland, 84, will be the President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-oaks-new-first-presidency

05/10/2025

✨ Discover the roots of our faith in Davao

Join us for a night of faith, history, and inspiration at the Multi-Stake Church Devotional on October 19!

This devotional will take us on a heartfelt journey through the rich history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Davao, as we meet and hear from some of the early pioneers who helped bring the gospel to life in our region.

Let’s gather as one — families, friends, and members from different stakes — to celebrate the growth of the Church, to remember our beginnings, and to strengthen our faith for the future.

📅 Save the date: October 19
📍 Buhangin Meetinghouse, San Pedro Village, Buhangin, Davao City — See you there!

29/09/2025

With sorrow we announce that Russell M. Nelson, beloved President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died. He was 101 — the oldest president in the history of the Church.

For more information on the life and ministry of President Russell M. Nelson, see below:

http://spr.ly/6004AeoQs

28/09/2025

In solemn honor of the passing of President Russell M. Nelson, here are some of his remarks on becoming “a living monument,” reflective of his own well-accomplished life, his diligence as a prophet of the Lord, and his great dedication as president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Source:
Nelson, R.M. (1986) 𝘐’𝘭𝘭 𝘎𝘰, 𝘐’𝘭𝘭 𝘋𝘰, 𝘐’𝘭𝘭 𝘉𝘦: 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘴 𝘛𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘈 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 [Transcript]. Retrieved from https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/russell-m-nelson/ill-go-ill-ill-three-steps-toward-monumental-life/.