Church of Jesus Christ Appoints New Primary General Presidency
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has appointed a new Primary general presidency. The new leaders, President Rosemary K. Chibota and her counselors Sister Nina M. Garfield and Sister Theresa A. Collins, officially began their service on August…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 5, 2026 —
SALT LAKE CITY – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the appointment of a new Primary general presidency, effective August 1, 2026.
The new leadership, headed by President Rosemary K. Chibota, along with her counselors Sister Nina M. Garfield and Sister Theresa A. Collins, was sustained in their callings during the April 2026 general conference held in Salt Lake City. The transition marks the beginning of their service in leading the Church’s global organization for children.
The Primary organization serves children aged 18 months to 11 years old. The new presidency succeeds the previous Primary general presidency. Their service officially commenced on August 1, 2026.
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