List of Latter Day Saint periodicals


This article lists periodicals published primarily about institutions, people, or issues of the Latter Day Saint movement.

Early periodicals

The following began publication before Joseph Smith's death on 27 June 1844, after which several followers declared themselves his successor and split into various groups.
TitleOperationFormatPurposePublisherLocationNotes
The Evening and the Morning Star1832–34monthly newspaperOfficial organ of the ChurchW. W. PhelpsIndependence, MissouriPress destroyed in 1833. Oliver Cowdery resumed in Kirtland, Ohio. Available online at
Messenger and Advocate1834–37monthly newspaperOfficial organ of the ChurchOliver Cowdery, editorKirtland, OhioReplaced The Evening and the Morning Star. Later editors: John Whitmer, Warren A. Cowdery. Available online at
Elders' Journal1837–38monthly newspaperOfficial organ of the ChurchDon Carlos Smith, editorKirtland, OhioTwo issues in Ohio and two more from Far West, Missouri. Available online courtesy of the Church History Library at
Times and Seasons1839–46monthly / semi-monthly newspaperOfficial organ of the ChurchDon Carlos Smith, editorNauvoo, IllinoisLater editors: Joseph Smith, John Taylor and Willard Richards. Available online at
Millennial Star1840–1970monthly / semi-monthly / weekly newspaperOfficial British LDS periodicalBritish MissionManchester, EnglandReplaced by the Ensign in 1970. Issues published between 1840–1900 available online at , issues published between 1901–70 available online at
Gospel Reflector1841semi-monthlyIndependent LDS religious messagesBenjamin Winchester, editorPhiladelphiaAvailable online at
The Wasp1842–43weekly newspaperPro-LDS newsWilliam SmithNauvoo, IllinoisAlso referred to as Nauvoo Wasp. Replaced by Nauvoo Neighbor.
Nauvoo Neighbor1843–45weekly newspaperPro-LDS newsJohn TaylorNauvoo, IllinoisReplaced The Wasp. Became Hancock Eagle under Dr. W. E. Matlack in 1845, then Nauvoo New Citizen under Samuel Slocum in 1846. Available online at
Gospel Light1843–44occasional newspaperDefense of LDS doctrineJohn E. PagePittsburgh, PennsylvaniaReplaced by People's Organ. Available online at
The Prophet1844–45weekly newspaperOfficial organ of the ChurchParley P. PrattNew York CityFirst edited by George T. Leach, then William Smith, then Samuel Brannan. Replaced by the New-York Messenger during 1845. Available online at
The New-York Messenger1845weekly newspaperOfficial organ of the ChurchParley P. PrattNew York CityEdited by Samuel Brannan. Successor to The Prophet during 1845. Available online at
People's Organ1844biweekly newspaperLDS-oriented doctrine and newsJohn E. PagePittsburgh, PennsylvaniaReplaced Gospel Light. Available online at

LDS Church

Compared with other sects in the Latter Day Saint movement, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is by far the largest and has published the most.

Official

The following were published by the LDS Church or one of its auxiliaries, and are considered official church publications.
TitleOperationFormatPurposePublisherLocationNotes
Young Woman's Journal1897–1929monthlyLDS young womenYLMIASalt Lake City, UtahAbsorbed into Improvement Era. Available online at
Improvement Era1897–1970monthly magazineOfficial LDS Church magazineLDS ChurchSalt Lake City, UtahReplaced The Contributor. Replaced by the New Era and the Ensign. Available online courtesy of the LDS Church History Library at
Mutual Improvement Messenger1897–1931??Bulletin for M.I.A. of Salt Lake City.LDS ChurchSalt Lake City, Utah
Conference Report1897–currentsemi-annual reportTranscripts of the proceedings of LDS Church General ConferencesLDS ChurchSalt Lake City, UtahPublished by Deseret News until 1965. Available online courtesy of the LDS Church History Library at
Juvenile Instructor1901–29monthlyLDS youthDeseret Sunday School UnionSalt Lake City, UtahSunday School organization took over from George Q. Cannon. Replaced by The Instructor. Available online courtesy of the LDS Church History Library at
The Children's Friend1902–70monthly magazineOfficial Primary children's magazinePrimary AssociationSalt Lake City, UtahReplaced by The Friend
Relief Society Magazine1915–70monthly magazineOfficial organ of the Relief SocietyRelief SocietySalt Lake City, UtahReplaced the Woman's Exponent. Replaced by the Ensign. Available online courtesy of Brigham Young University at
The Instructor1930–70monthly magazineOfficial Sunday School periodicalDeseret Sunday School UnionSalt Lake City, UtahReplaced the Juvenile Instructor. Replaced by the Ensign and the New Era. Available online courtesy of the LDS Church History Library at
Bulletin1956–97occasional circularsUpdates to church policies and programsCorrelation DepartmentSalt Lake City, UtahWas Messenger, Priesthood Bulletin, Messages. Superseded by church handbooks.
Ensign1971–currentmonthly magazineOfficial LDS Church magazineLDS ChurchSalt Lake City, UtahReplaced several LDS periodicals. Current and back issues available online at
New Era1971–currentmonthly magazineOfficial LDS Church youth magazineLDS ChurchSalt Lake City, UtahWith the Ensign, replaced the Improvement Era. Current and back issues available online at
The Friend1971–currentmonthly magazineOfficial LDS Church children's magazineLDS ChurchSalt Lake City, UtahReplaced The Children's Friend Current and back issues available online at
Liahona1977–currentannual-monthly magazineOfficial LDS Church international magazineLDS ChurchSalt Lake City, UtahOriginally entitled Tambuli until 1995. Available in many languages. Current and back issues available online at

Affiliated

The following were published under the sponsorship of the LDS Church or a Church-owned institution or informally adopted by a church auxiliary, but are not considered official church publications.
TitleOperationFormatPurposePublisherLocationNotes
The Frontier Guardian1849–52biweekly newspaperPro-LDS newsOrson HydeKanesville, IowaWas the LDS Church's only periodical in the U.S. for over a year.
Deseret News1850–currentweekly / semi-weekly / daily newspaperVoice of the State of DeseretDeseret News Publishing CompanySalt Lake City, UtahOther names include Deseret Evening News and Deseret Morning News. Available online for years 1850–1910 at the University of Utah
Deseret Almanac1851–66annual almanacGeneral almanac with LDS religious and cultural articlesW. W. PhelpsSalt Lake City, UtahEntitled Almanac from 1859–1864. Available online at
The Seer1853–54monthly magazinePeriodical defending the LDS ChurchOrson PrattWashington, D.C.Available online at
Zion's Watchman1853–56monthlyAugustus FarnhamSydney, AustraliaAvailable online at
The Mormon1854–57weekly newspaperDefending the LDS ChurchJohn TaylorNew York CityAvailable online at
Journal of Discourses1854–86sixteen-page semi-monthlySermons of LDS leadersGeorge D. WattLiverpool, EnglandWatt was succeeded by David W. Evans, then George W. Gibbs. Available online at
St. Louis Luminary1854–55weekly newspaperLDS Church events, emigration newsErastus Snow, editorSt. Louis
Western Standard1856–57weekly newspaperDefense of LDS ChurchGeorge Q. CannonSan Francisco.Available online at and the
Juvenile Instructor1866–1900monthlyLDS youthGeorge Q. CannonSalt Lake City, UtahBecame an official Sunday School publication in 1901. Available online courtesy of the LDS Church History Library at
Woman's Exponent1872–1914monthly newspaperIndependent voice for LDS womenLula Greene RichardsSalt Lake City, UtahEmmeline B. Wells was editor in 1872–1914. Available online at
The Contributor1879–96monthlyIndependent periodical for LDS youthJunius F. WellsSalt Lake City, UtahReplaced by Improvement Era. Available online courtesy of the LDS Church History Library at
Southern Star1898–1900weekly newspaperLDS news and doctrineSouthern States MissionChattanooga, TennesseeReplaced Dixie Messenger.
The Elders' Journal1903–07monthly / semi-monthly magazineLDS news, doctrine and reprintsSouthern States MissionAtlanta, GeorgiaMoved to Chattanooga in 1904. Replaced by Liahona, the Elders' Journal. Not to be confused with the nineteenth century publication edited by Joseph Smith's brother.
The Liahona1907weekly newspaperLDS news and doctrineMissions of the LDS ChurchIndependence, MissouriReplaced by Liahona, the Elders' Journal.
Liahona, the Elders' Journal1907–42weekly newspaperLDS news, doctrine and reprintsMissions of the LDS ChurchIndependence, MissouriConsolidated The Elders' Journal and The Liahona.
Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine1910–40quarterly magazineGenealogical instruction and data; historical and doctrinal articlesGenealogical Society of UtahSalt Lake City, Utah
Church News1931–currentweekly tabloidGeneral LDS newsDeseret News Publishing CompanySalt Lake City, UtahAvailable in Utah with Deseret News subscription and via mail elsewhere. Current and back issues from 1988 available online at
Week-Day Religious Education1937–40, 1959occasional magazineLDS seminary and institute teachers and directorsDepartment of Education, LDS ChurchSalt Lake City, UtahIssued to professional LDS religious educators in 1937-40, and again during the year 1959.
Speeches of the Year1953–currentannual reportCompilation of mostly religious speeches given throughout the academic year at BYUBrigham Young University PressProvo, UtahAvailable online from 2005 to the present at
BYU Studies Quarterly1959–currentbiannual / quarterly journalMultidisciplinary LDS articlesBrigham Young UniversityProvo, UtahAvailable online at .
Impact: Weekday Religious Education Quarterly1967–1970quarterly magazineLDS seminary and institute teachers and directorsDept. of Seminaries and Institutes of ReligionProvo, UtahAvailable online at .
The Church in Action: Yearbook of Activities1971–72annualFacts and statistics of the LDS ChurchDeseret News CompanySalt Lake City, UtahReplaced by the Church Almanac.
Church Almanac1974–2013annual / biennialFacts and statistics of the LDS ChurchDeseret News Publishing CompanySalt Lake City, UtahBiennial issues from 1984–2002. No issue published in 2014. Some material online at
Insights1980–2012semi-annual / tri-annual / quarterly / bi-monthly / monthly newsletterUpdates on LDS-related scholarly research by FARMSFARMSProvo, UtahHas carried the subtitles "An Ancient Window" and "A Window on the Ancient World". Available online at
The Restored Gospel and Applied Christianity1987–currentannualStudent essays in honor of President David O. McKayCenter for the study of Christian Values in Literature and the Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UtahInitially entitled The Restoration of the Gospel and applied Christianity.
Mormon Studies Review1989–currentannual / semi-annual journalReview essays on Mormonism within religious studies. Formerly focused on LDS apologetics.Maxwell Institute Provo, UtahFormerly Review of Books on the Book of Mormon, FARMS Review of Books, FARMS Review. Transitioned to a review journal in 2014. Following Vol. 6, ownership transferred to University of Illinois Press.
Journal of Book of Mormon Studies1992–currentannual / semi-annual journalResearch by believing LDS scholarsMaxwell Institute Provo, UtahWas Journal of the Book of Mormon and Other Restoration Scripture from 2009–2013. Available online at
Religious Educator2000–currentsemi-annual / tri-annual journalLDS gospel teachingBYU Religious Studies CenterProvo, Utah
Religious Education Review2008–currentsemi-annual magazineUpdates on the activities of Religious Education at BYUBYU Religious Studies CenterProvo, UtahReplaced the RSC Newsletter, which had been published since 1986.
Studies in the Bible and Antiquity2009–currentannual journalLDS research on the Bible and ancient religionNeal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious ScholarshipProvo, UtahAvailable online at

Other Latter Day Saint sects

The following were published by religious groups in the Latter Day Saint movement, excluding the LDS Church.
TitleOperationFormatPurposePublisherLocationNotes
Latter Day Saints' Messenger and Advocate1844–46monthly / semi-monthly newspaperRigdonite Church of Christ messagesEbenezer RobinsonPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaNamed after the 1834 paper. Became Messenger and Advocate of the Church of Christ in 1845. Available online at
Voree HeraldJanuary–November 1846monthly newspaperOrgan of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints James J. StrangVoree, WisconsinReplaced by Zion's Reveille. Available online at
Star in the EastNovember 1846monthly newspaperOrgan of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints George J. AdamsBoston, MassachusettsOne issue exists. Morgan suggests that a second issue was printed in December and a third in January, but this is doubtful. Available online at
Zion's ReveilleDecember 1846 – 16 September 1847monthly, later weekly newspaperOrgan of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints James J. StrangVoree, WisconsinReplaced Voree Herald and was replaced by Gospel Herald. Available online at
Ensign of LibertyMarch 1847 – August 1849occasional newspaperSupporting the Church of Christ William E. McLellinKirtland, Ohio
Gospel Herald23 September 1847 – 6 June 1850weekly newspaperOrgan of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints James J. StrangVoree, WisconsinReplaced Zion's Reveille and was replaced by The Northern Islander when church headquarters relocated to Beaver Island in Lake Michigan. Available online at
Zion's Standard: A Voice from the Smith Family12 March 1848one issue onlyOrgan of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints William B. SmithPalestine Grove, Illinois Smith organized his own church after breaking with James J. Strang. Replaced by the Melchisedek & Aaronic Herald.
Melchisedek & Aaronic Herald1 February 1849 – 1850monthly newspaperOrgan of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Isaac SheenCovington, KentuckyInitially named Aaronic Herald, the paper ended when Isaac Sheen fell out of communion with William B. Smith. Sheen was later editor of the True Latter Day Saints Herald. Available online at
Northern Islander12 December 1850 – 20 June 1856weekly, later daily newspaperOrgan of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and general newspaper for Beaver Island and vicinityCooper & ChidesterSt. James, MichiganReplaced Gospel Herald when church headquarters relocated to Beaver Island in Lake Michigan. Available online at
Zion's Messenger1854–54Gladdenite messagesGladden BishopCouncil Bluffs, Iowa
Herald1860–currentnewspaper / magazineOfficial RLDS periodicalHerald HouseCincinnati Was True Latter Day Saints' Herald until 1876 and Saints' Herald until 2001. Published from Cincinnati, Plano, IL, Lamoni, IA, Independence, MO.
Zion's Hope1869–1944semi-monthly magazineRLDS children's magazineRLDS ChurchPlano, Illinois Later moved to Lamoni, Iowa, then Independence, Missouri.
Autumn Leaves1888–1929magazineRLDS youth magazineMarietta WalkerLamoni, IowaChanged name to Vision in 1929, and discontinued in 1932.
The Return1889–1900monthly paperChurch of Christ periodicalEbenezer Robinson, founding editorDavis City, Iowa
Journal of History1908–1925bi-monthly paperRLDS historical topicsRLDS ChurchLamoni, Iowa
Zion's Advocate1922–currentbi-monthly paperOrgan of the Church of Christ Church of ChristIndependence, Missouri
The Voice of Warning1930–currentOrgan of the Church of Christ Church of ChristIndependence, MissouriWas briefly published in two locations, "due to dissention among the ranks".
Truth1935–56monthly magazineOrgan of the Short Creek CommunityTruth Publishing CompanySalt Lake CityFounded by Mormon fundamentalist leader Joseph White Musser following a commission from Lorin C. Woolley. After a schism in the movement, Truth was edited by Guy H. Musser, while the elder Musser began the rival Star of Truth magazine.
Gospel News1938–currentmonthly magazineOrgan of The Church of Jesus Christ The Church of Jesus Christ PrinthouseGreensburg, Pennsylvania
The Voice of Peace1944–currentOrgan of the Church of Christ With the Elijah MessageChurch of Christ With the Elijah MessageIndependence, MissouriReplaced the Voice of Warning for this new sect.
Ensign1961–1965monthlyOrgan of the Church of the Firstborn U.S. Mission of the Church of the Firstborn of the Fullness of TimesGaleana, Chihuahua, Mexico
Messenger1991–2006quarterly magazineMormon fundamentalismBirmingham, EnglandUntil 1997 was Truth Seeker Magazine. Moved to USA in 2003 and became bi-monthly.
Tidings of Zion1993–currentbimonthly newsletterNews and messages for Restoration BranchesConference of Restoration EldersIndependence, Missouri
The Hastening Times1999–currentquarterly magazineOrgan of the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsRemnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsIndependence, Missouri
The Latter Day Saints' Beacon2008–currentmagazine, five times annuallyOfficial magazine of the Joint Conference of Restoration BranchesJoint Conference of Restoration BranchesIndependence, Missouri
The Anchorbefore 2009–currentmonthly newsletterGreat Lakes Restoration BranchesGarden City Restoration BranchRomeo, Michigan
The Greater Light: The End Times Messengerbefore 2010–currentmonthly magazineOrgan of the Church of Christ Church of Christ Independence, Missouri

Independent

The following were not published by a Latter Day Saint church or official religious group, but were independently operated and controlled.
TitleOperationFormatPurposePublisherLocationNotes
Keepapitchinin
1867–71occasional / semi-weekly newspaperhumorGeorge J. Taylor, editorSalt Lake City, UtahEditors were sons of Apostles John Taylor, Charles C. Rich, and Willard Richards. Orson Pratt contributed occasionally. Some volumes available online at
Historical Record1882–90monthlyMormon history.Andrew JensonSalt Lake City, UtahContinuation in English of Danish-language Morgenstjernen.
Utah Historical Quarterly1928–currentquarterly journalUtah history, often relating to LDSUtah State Historical SocietySalt Lake City, Utah
Pioneer1936–currentquarterly journalMormon pioneer genealogy and history.National Society, Sons of Utah PioneersSalt Lake City, UtahTitled SUP news from 1955 to 1965.
Heart Throbs of the West1939–1951annual volumePioneer transcriptions, accounts, and local historyDaughters of Utah PioneersSalt Lake City, UtahLessons for study at DUP "camps," compiled by Kate B. Carter.
Mormon Heritage Magazine1944–1986,
1994–1995		bimonthly magazineHistorical sketches, records, and dataPublication swersDenver, CO
Ceased publication in 1986 and was briefly revived in 1994 in Colorado Springs.
Treasures of Pioneer History1952–1957annual volumePioneer transcriptions, accounts, and local historyDaughters of Utah PioneersSalt Lake City, UtahLessons for study at DUP "camps," compiled by Kate B. Carter. Replaced Heart Throbs of the West.
Our Pioneer Heritage1958–1977annual volumePioneer transcriptions, accounts, and local historyDaughters of Utah PioneersSalt Lake City, UtahLessons for study at DUP "camps," compiled by Kate B. Carter. Replaced Treasures of Pioneer History.
'1966–currentquarterly journalIndependent scholarship on MormonismDialogue FoundationSalt Lake City, UtahBegun at Stanford University.
The Witness1968–currentquarterly magazineResearch and devotional ministry for the Book of MormonThe Book of Mormon FoundationIndependence, MissouriOriginally published as the newsletter for the Foundation for Research on Ancient America.
Mormon History1968–1970Monthly loose-leafReprints of documents and college papers related to LDS historyDavid C. and Karla MartinMt. Prospect, Illinois
Janesville, Wisconsin
The Carpenter: Reflections of Mormon Life1969–71quarterly journalLDS literature and artThe CarpenterMadison, WisconsinProduced by students and faculty at University of Wisconsin–Madison and its LDS Institute of Religion.
Tangents1969–76?annual journalstudent papers, literature, and poetryBYU Honors ProgramProvo, UtahOften included Mormon-related articles.
Courage: A Journal of History, Thought and Action1970–73quarterly journalIndependent scholarship on Latter Day Saint thoughtVenture FoundationLamoni, IowaSimilar to Dialogue, but primarily by RLDS Church members.
Journal of Mormon History1974–currentannual / semi-annual / tri-annual / quarterly journalIndependent scholarly LDS historyMormon History AssociationOrem, Utah
Exponent II1974–2006
2010–current		quarterly newspaper / magazineIndependent feminist LDS womenExponent II, Inc.Arlington, MassachusettsNamed in honor of Woman's Exponent. and available online.
Sunstone Magazine1975–currentoccasional magazineIndependent discussions of MormonismSunstone Education FoundationSalt Lake City, UtahBegun at UC Berkeley.
Issues in Religion and Psychotherapy1975–currentbiennialCounseling and Psychotherapy of MormonsAssociation of Mormon Counselors and PsychotherapistsSalt Lake City, Utahwas AMCAP Journal
Beehive Standard Weekly1975–2006weekly newspaperConservative news for Latter-day SaintsRob GrahamLas Vegas, NevadaThe Beehive paper became Nevada Beehive, then Beehive Weekly Standard.
The Beehive1975–currentquarterly newspaperLDS news and community in ArizonaAmie Taylor, editorMesa, ArizonaThe Beehive paper became Arizona Beehive, then renamed back to The Beehive.
Restoration Voice1978–currentbimonthly magazineTraditional reorganization viewpointsCumorah BooksIndependence, Missouri
AML Annual1978–2004 annualAcademic literary journalAssociation for Mormon LettersProvo, Utah
An Enduring Legacy1978–1989annual volumePioneer transcriptions, accounts, and local historyDaughters of Utah PioneersSalt Lake City, UtahLessons for study at DUP "camps." Replaced Our Pioneer Heritage.
This People1979–98bi-monthly / quarterly magazineIndependent LDS lifestyle magazineUtah Alliance PublishingProvo, UtahEditors include Sheri L. Dew, Scot and Maurine Proctor, Jim Bell.
Restoration Studies1980–currentannualacademic journal publishing theology and religious and cultural studies in the Latter Day Saint movementJohn Whitmer Historical AssociationIndependence, MissouriUntil 2009 published by the Community of Christ Temple School.
Affinity1980–currentmonthly newsletterGay and lesbian LDS news and issuesLos Angeles
Mormon Pacific Historical Society Journal1980–1995annual journalLDS history in Hawaii and the Pacific IslandsMormon Pacific Historical SocietyProceedings of annual conferences.
The San Diego Seagull1981–2017newspaperIssues for Latter-day Saints in San DiegoThe San Diego SeagullSan Diego, California
John Whitmer Historical Association Journal1981–currentannual journalLatter Day Saint movement historical articlesJohn Whitmer Historical AssociationIndependence, MissouriFounded by RLDS Church members.
Seventh East Press1981–83semi-monthly 16-page newspaperIndependent voice on BYU and LDS issuesBYU studentsProvo, UtahShut down due to printing articles on controversial topics.
The Sunstone Review1981–1984monthly journalReviews of movies, books, politics, and current LDS Church eventsSunstone FoundationSalt Lake City, Utah
Journal of Latter Day Saint History1982–2001?quarterlyResearch on the wider Latter Day Saint movementSteven L. Shields, Restoration Research FoundationBountiful, UT
El Segundo, CA		Originally titled Restoration: News, Views and History of the Latter Day Saint Movement.
Student Review1986–2000?weekly newspaperIndependent off-campus BYU student newsBYU studentsProvo, UtahArticles by non-journalism students, including LDS-faithful and controversial coverage. Ended after low student interest. Revived in in late 2011.
Latter-day Woman1986–?bimonthly journalMormon WomenLatter-Day Woman, Inc.Sandy, UtahCurrently, there is an unrelated online magazine using a similar name: .
Vision1989–currentquarterly magazineRestoration Branch messages and newsPrice PublishingIndependence, Missouri
Nauvoo Journal1989–99annual / semi-annual journalIndependent LDS historiesEarly Mormon Research InstituteSalt Lake City, UtahReplaced by Mormon Historical Studies.
Mormon Women's Forum Quarterly1989–98quarterly journalIndependent LDS feminismSalt Lake City, Utah
Zarahemla: A Forum for LDS Poetry1990–92quarterly ??LDS poetry
Chronicles of Courage1990–1997annual volumePioneer transcriptions, accounts, and local historyDaughters of Utah PioneersSalt Lake City, UtahLessons for study at DUP "camps." Replaced An Enduring Legacy.
Latter-day Digest1992–94monthly journalLDS literature and artLatter-day Foundation for the ArtsOrem, Utah
Wasatch Review International1992–96biannualA Mormon literary journal.Wasatch Review InternationalOrem, Utah
Vigor: Advice & Commentary on Mormon Life1993–99irregular newsletter"Common problems, challenges, and opportunities…in ordinary Mormon life".Orson Scott Card, editorGreensboro, North CarolinaOriginally online at CompuServe. Issues freely printed and distributed by readers.
Pioneer Pathways1998–2008annual volumePioneer transcriptions, accounts, and local historyDaughters of Utah PioneersSalt Lake City, UtahLessons for study at DUP "camps." Replaced Chronicles of Courage.
Irreantum1999–2013quarterly / semiannual journalPoetry, prose and criticism for, by and about MormonsAssociation for Mormon LettersOrem, UtahIncluded with AML membership or available separately.
Mormon Historical Studies2000–currentsemi-annual journalIndependent LDS historiesMormon Historic Sites FoundationSalt Lake City, Utah
Collegiate Post2001–07occasional magazineSemi-independent voice on BYU and LDS issuesBYU students, College of Humanities, Honors Dept.Provo, UtahShut down after controversial article by Ashley Sanders.
Desert Saints Magazine2001 – December 2012monthly magazineLDS community, fun and inspirationEllis Media, Inc.Henderson, NevadaFreely distributed at businesses in Southern Utah and Southern Nevada.
LDS Living2002–currentbi-monthly magazineLDS lifestyle magazineDeseret Book subsidiarySalt Lake City, Utah
Latter-day Trumpet2003–2011monthly newspaperLDS interests and community in Southern CaliforniaCraig S. NelsonUpland, California
LatterDayBride Magazine2005–currentannual magazineLDS wedding planningLatterDayBrideSalt Lake City, Utah
Segullah2005–currenttri-annual journalLDS women's literary magazineSegullah GroupProvo, UtahBiannual until 2007. Online only after 2013. Also publishes books and blog.
Element: a journal of Mormon Philosophy and Theology2005–currentsemi-annual journalAcademic journal of Mormon philosophySociety for Mormon Philosophy and TheologyOrem, UtahNot issued during 2010–2014. and from SMPT website.
The Mormon Worker2007–2011occasional newspaperLDS support for leftist economic and social idealsWilliam Van WagenenWoodland Hills, UtahIssues are published online as well as via annual print subscriptions.
'2008–2013annual journalIndependent scholarship on Mormonism globallyDavid M. Morris, European Mormon Studies AssociationStaffordshire, United KingdomWas British Journal of Mormon Studies until 2009. Online.
Mormon Artist2008–2011bi-monthly / quarterly magazineLDS arts community coverage and interviewsBen CrowderProvo, UtahAvailable in both print and web editions. No longer published in an issue format as of Fall 2011.
SquareTwo2008–currenttri-annual electronic journalFaithful LDS Thought on Contemporary World IssuesValerie M. HudsonEditorial team includes Ralph C. Hancock, John Mark Mattox, Susan R. Madsen, Neylan McBaine, George B. Handley
The Mormon Review2009–2011quarterly electronic journalReviews of general works by Mormon thinkersRichard Bushman, Editor in ChiefEditorial board includes James Faulconer, Daniel Fairbanks, Terryl Givens, and Margaret Blair Young. Last issue was in 2011.
Museum Memories2009–currentannual volumePioneer transcriptions, accounts, and local historyDaughters of Utah PioneersSalt Lake City, UtahLessons for study at DUP "camps." Replaced Pioneer Pathways.
The Claremont Journal of Mormon Studies2011electronic journalAcademic Mormon studies and new researchClaremont Mormon Studies Student AssociationClaremont, CaliforniaStudent-run electronic journal. Website shows only inaugural issue.
Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture2012–currentoccasional electronic journalLDS apologetics and scholarship on the scriptures of LDS ChurchDaniel C. Peterson, editorOrem, UtahFaith-promoting scholarship.

Non-English

The following were published in languages other than English.
TitleOperationFormatPurposePublisherLocationNotes
Prophwyd y Jubili
1846–48monthly newspaperOfficial LDS periodical in WalesDan JonesRhydybont, WalesIn Welsh. Printed in Carmarthen in 1848. Succeeded by Udgorn Seion. Available online at
Udgorn Seion
1849–62monthly / biweekly / weekly newspaperOfficial LDS periodical in WalesJohn DavisCarmarthen, WalesIn Welsh. Replaced Prophwyd y Jubili. Later produced by Dan Jones, Daniel Daniels, Benjamin Evans, George Q. Cannon, at Merthyr Tydfil, Swansea, Liverpool.
Étoile du Déséret
1851–52monthly newspaperOfficial LDS periodical in FranceJohn Taylor, editorParis, FranceIn French. Available online at
Skandinaviens Stjerne
1851–1956monthly / semi-monthlyOfficial LDS periodical in ScandinaviaErastus Snow, editorCopenhagen, DenmarkIn Danish. Available online at , at , and
Zion's Panier
1851–52monthly / semi-monthlyOfficial LDS periodical in GermanyJohn TaylorHamburgIn German. Available online at
Der Darsteller der Heiligen der letzten Tage
1855–61monthly / irregular paperOfficial German LDS periodicalDaniel Tyler, Swiss-Italian MissionGenevaIn German. Later published at Bern and Zürich. Available online at
Die Reform
1862–64monthlyOfficial German LDS periodicalJohn L. Smith, Swiss-Italian-German MissionGenevaIn German. Replaced by Der Stern in 1869.
Der Stern
1869–1999monthly / semi-monthly magazineOfficial LDS periodical in Germany.Karl G. Maeser, Swiss-German MissionZürich, SwitzerlandIn German. Semi-monthly from 1882 to 1940. Later published from Hamburg, Dresden, Berlin, Frankfurt. Available online at
Nordstjernan: sanningen, kunskapen, dygden och tron äro förenade
1877–?semi-monthlyOfficial LDS periodical in Sweden.N. C. Flygare, editor, Scandinavian MissionCopenhagen, DenmarkIn Swedish. Later published from Goteborg, Sweden by the Swedish Mission.
La Voz del desierto
1879monthly"Organo de la Rama mexicana de La Iglesia Christiana de los Santos de los Ultimos Dias."
M. HernandezMexico City, MexicoIn Spanish. Apparently published for at least 2 issues in 1879.
Morgenstjernen
1879?–85monthlyMormon historyAndrew JensonCopenhagen, Denmark to 1881. Then in Salt Lake City, Utah.In Danish. Continued in English as Historical Record beginning in 1886.
Ungdommens Raadgiver
1880–87monthlyDanish LDS youthAndrew Jenson, editorCopenhagen, DenmarkIn Danish.
El Mensajero aka El Mensajero Deseret
1937–55monthlyOfficial LDS periodical in ArgentinaW. Ernest Young, editor, Argentine MissionBuenos Aires, ArgentinaIn Spanish. Starting in 1947 edited jointly with the Uruguayan Mission. Replaced by the Spanish-language Liahona in 1955.
Sendero Lamanita
1941–46?monthlyOfficial periodical of the Tercero Convención in Mexico??Sandoval??Mexico City, MexicoIn Spanish. The schismatic Tercero Convención published this periodical for members of the Mexican Mission.
A Gaivota
1948–52monthlyOfficial LDS periodical in BrazilBrazilian MissionSão Paulo, BrazilIn Portuguese.
Liahona 1953–77monthly magazineOfficial LDS publication in BrazilBrazilian MissionSão Paulo, BrazilIn Portuguese. Replaced A Gaivota.
Liahona 1955–77monthly magazineOfficial LDS Spanish-language magazineLDS ChurchMexico City, MexicoReplaced and unified various Spanish-language periodicals. Published in Mexico City until unified with the other international magazines.
Liahona1977–currentannual-monthly magazineOfficial LDS international magazineLDS ChurchSalt Lake City, UtahReplaced and unified various older periodicals, all retitled Liahona as of 1999. Available in 51 languages.
Horizon: tijdschrift over de mormoonse gemeenschap
1982–83bi-monthly magazineindependentIn Dutch. Apparently published by local Church members in the Netherlands.
Morumon foramu
1988–2000semi-annual magazineMorumon foramu henshubuJiro NumanoShimomatsu City, JapanIn Japanese.
Betrachtungen: Mormonische Kultur und Geisteswelt in Europa
1993–1999?semi-annual journalIndependent journal published by Mormons in EuropeHartmut WeissmannVersailles, France
Bremen, Germany		In German, with some articles in French.