Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
LDS #	99th Operating Temple
Location	Dominican Republic
Address	C Genesis entre Cesar Nicolas Penson, y Ave Bolivar, SANTO DOMINGO
Map	map
LDS Web	weblink
Gallery	gallery
District	Caribbean
History
Announced	16 November 1993
Open House	26 Aug - 9 Sep 2000
Dedication Date	17 September 2000
Dedication By	Gordon B Hinckley (1910-2008)

Overview

The Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple is the 99th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and the 1st temple completed in the Caribbean and in the Dominican Republic. It is found on a tree-covered, slightly elevated location in a southern, upscale area just a few minutes from the center of Santo Domingo next to the National Music Conservatory. The beautiful site, open to the public, offers an expansive view of the Caribbean Sea to the south.

Temple District

The Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple serves members from 27 stakes and 14 districts headquartered in Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Cuba, Dutch Caribbean, Guadeloupe, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:

Dominican Republic

1. Azua Dominican Republic District
2. Bani Dominican Republic District
3. Barahona Dominican Republic District
4. Bonao Dominican Republic District
5. Cotui Dominican Republic District
6. Dajabon Dominican Republic District
7. La Romana Dominican Republic Stake
8. La Vega Dominican Republic District
9. Los Alcarrizos Dominican Republic Stake
10. Navarrete Dominican Republic Stake
11. Puerto Plata Dominican Republic Stake
12. San Cristobal Dominican Republic Stake
13. San Francisco de Macoris Dominican Republic Stake
14. San Juan Dominican Republic District
15. San Pedro Dominican Republic District
16. Santiago Dominican Republic East Stake
17. Santiago Dominican Republic North Stake
18. Santiago Dominican Republic South Stake
19. Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Stake
20. Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Central Stake
21. Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Duarte Stake
22. Santo Domingo Dominican Republic El Almirante Stake
23. Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Independencia Stake
24. Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Las Americas Stake
25. Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Las Caobos Stake
26. Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Los Restauradores Stake
27. Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Oriental Stake
28. Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Ozama Stake
29. Santo Domingo Dominican Republic San Geronimo Stake
30. Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Villa Mella Stake

Puerto Rico

1. Caguas Puerto Rico Stake
2. Mayaguez Puerto Rico Stake
3. Ponce Puerto Rico Stake
4. San Juan Puerto Rico Stake
5. Toa Baja Puerto Rico Stake

Trinidad and Tobago

1. Port of Spain Trinidad Stake

Barbados

1. Christ Church Barbados District

Cuba

1. Havana Cuba District

Dutch Caribbean

1. ABC Islands District

Guadeloupe

1. Guadeloupe District

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

1. Kingstown St Vincent District

Temple Presidents

Temple presidents are called to oversee all activities performed at the temple. They serve voluntarily, usually for a period of several years. Following is a list of the current and former presidents of the Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple.

1. Miguel A. Lee 2019–
2. John E. Rappleye 2016–2019
3. Garry R. Flake 2013–2016
4. Larry K. Bair 2010–2013
5. Donald G. Harris 2007–2010
6. Edward H. Petersen 2004–2007
7. Arthur F. Coombs Jr. 2000–2004

See Also

• LDS Church in Dominican Republic
• Dominican Republic List of Stakes of the Church
• Caribbean List of Stakes of the Church
• Mormon Temples List

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple

The Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple is the 99th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and the 1st temple completed in the Caribbean and in the Dominican Republic. It is found on a tree-covered, slightly elevated location in a southern, upscale area just a few minutes from the center of Santo Domingo next to the National Music Conservatory. The beautiful site, open to the public, offers an expansive view of the Caribbean Sea to the south.