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The map means. M is for the Mayagüez Archdiocese in GoldA is for the Arecibo Archdiocese in GreenP is for the Ponce Archdiocese in RedS is for the San Juan Archdiocese in Dark BlueC is for the Caguas Archdiocese in OrangeF is for the Fajardo-Humacao Archdiocese in Light BlueNext is to discuss towns that each archdiocese oversees. We will also cover how to locate the books for each archdiocese and identify if digitized. A Little History of the LDS Involvement with Digitized Church Books…Puerto Rico church books are missing due to weather conditions, insects, fires, floods, or invasions. Hence, church books prior to 1643 no longer exist. This where the LDS involvement steps into the picture.The LDS church, which is into globally preserving records, is doing so to assist their own members. Being able to trace your family ancestry is part of their religion. What includes baptizing members’ ancestors into the religion. For this reason, the LDS church maintains a massive amount of records from across the globe. This is where the relationship between the LDS and many of the global archives, including churches, began.In the 1980s, the LDS reached out to the Archivo Histórico Arquidiocesano in San Juan; a part of the Roman Catholic Church. Straightaway, the LDS offered the Archivo to film the books they had in their possession. Since the Archivo was looking for a solution, they made an agreement with the LDS to help preserve the books. Photos taken of the books were then placed on microfiche film. Thus, allowing members and anyone visiting their Family History Centers with access to the content. In conclusion, the LDS members began baptizing individuals in the books into their religion, which caused friction with the churches and the Vatican. When the Vatican realized what was occurring, access to the

Books was denied globally for the LDS and thereby blocking many genealogists.567In conclusion, take a look at the articles in the reference section to read more on the issue.Moca church bookMayagüez Archdiocese Church RecordsSo interestingly enough, we will start with the Mayagüez Archdiocese, whose church records are not available online. The Mayagüez Archdiocese, established in 1976, covers 14 municipalities in the eastern region of the island. Therefore, these 14 municipalities were initially part of the archdioceses in Arecibo and Ponce. The Arecibo Archdiocese transferred the towns of Aguada, Aguadilla, Moca, Ricón, and San Sebastián. Then Ponce transferred over Mayagüez, Hormigueros, Cabo Rojo, Añasco, Lajas, Las Marías, San Germán, Maricao, and Sabana Grande. Last, there are a total of 25 churches that are part of the 14 municipalities.1The churches that were once a part of Arecibo Archdiocese never had the books filmed. In fact, the only exception was Aguadilla. The Archivo did have a limited number of Aguadilla church books. For this reason, many have noticed a limited number of their books online. In fact, a limited number of Aguada‘s books are transcribed and are available through PReb. To obtain access to these, visit Aguada’s page.The remaining churches that came from the Ponce Archdiocese, their church books were not filmed. However, transcribed books for Cabo Rojo are available through the SPG as well as published books found on Amazon. In order to access Cabo Rojo transcribed files at the SPG, you must be a member of the society. Currently, the Mayagüez Archdiocese is not permitting anyone to access their books. By the same token, it does not hurt to ask permission to view them in person. Finally, I do provide other resources for many of these towns. Browse the website as there are census, newspapers, and other types of records available.Arecibo

Archdiocese Church RecordsThe Arecibo Archdiocese consists of 60 churches covering the 16 towns2. The towns are Arecibo, Barceloneta, Camuy, Ciales, Corozal, Florida, Hatillo, Isabela, Lares, Manatí, Morovis, Orocovis, Quebradillas, Utuado, Vega Alta, and Vega Baja.Like the Mayagüez Archdiocese, Arecibo records are not digitized. In order to review these books, you would have to reach out to the church in Puerto Rico and find out how records can be accessed. Hence, do not be surprised if your request to review the records is denied for the reasons mentioned above.So the great news, which I leave for last, is that there are two books available for purchase. Note that they are available while supplies last. The SPG has published two books containing transcribed records. One for Hatillo. And one for Utuado. The available books are as follows:Hatillo Book 1 of Marriages of Whites for 1830 to 1846Libro Parroquial Primero de Personas Blancas de Nuestra Señora del Carmen de Hatillo: 1830-1846Utuado Book 3 of Baptisms for 1792 to 1804Libro Tercero de Bautismos de la Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel de Utuado, 1792-1804Ponce Archdiocese Church RecordsThe Ponce Archdiocese oversees 15 towns with 43 parishes across the southern portion of Puerto Rico. At the present time, the towns are Adjuntas, Jayuya, Guánica, Guayanilla, Yauco, Peñuelas, Ponce, Juana Díaz, Coamo, Santa Isabel, Salinas, Guayama, Arroyo, Patillas, and Villalba3.The great news is that all of these towns were filmed and digitized. Unfortunately, many books are missing but potentially may exist in Puerto Rico. I have added links to the names above that will lead you to the page within the website with church record links.San Juan Archdiocese Church RecordsThe Archdiocese of San Juan covers 9 towns with 143 parishes4. The towns are Dorado, Cataño, Carolina, Bayamón, San Juan, Toa Baja, Toa Alta, and Trujillo Alto. If fact,

AGES Initiative now a GOA initiativeAugust 31, 2021 (GOARCH) - The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has acquired certain assets of the respected AGES Initiatives organization, which has provided digital music for Byzantine Chant utilizing both Byzantine and Western notations and translations of liturgical texts for Orthodox churches around the world since 2012. In that time, AGES Initiatives has developed a full suite of digital texts designed to facilitate the study of Byzantine chant in a variety of languages for those at church, at home, or in the classroom. The acquisition of the Digital Chant Stand, the most popular resource of the AGES Initiatives, will allow the Archdiocese to continue its mission to enhance the worship experience of the Orthodox faithful by supporting the liturgical arts and making them widely available with meaningful translations and modern technology. The Rev. Hieromonk Seraphim Dedes will join the Archdiocesan Staff as Digital Liturgical Content Manager, Liturgical Translator and Typikaris; Mr. Richard Barrett will join the Archdiocese in the Office of Liturgical Texts and Translations.“It is with great joy that we are able to announce the inclusion of this wonderful resource within the music ministry and sacred worship of our Archdiocese,” commented His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros. “Our aim has always been to supplement the ongoing needs of our Church musicians by providing them with the necessary resources and bilingual materials to properly fulfill their duties within the divine services. Therefore, with this new acquisition, we remain committed to supporting the efforts currently taking place across the Archdiocese to meet the contemporary musical and liturgical needs of our parishes.”The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, through the continued work of Fr. Seraphim, will maintain the Digital Chant Stand as an official Archdiocesan resource, compiling service texts and musical scores for the entire liturgical year in both Greek and