Dear Editor,

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints does not normally disclose financial information regarding Church facilities. 

However, it should be noted that the cost of the Mulifanua Stake Centre quoted in the Samoa Observer on Sunday 30 September was grossly exaggerated. 

To gain a deeper understanding of the Church’s positive influence in Samoan communities, I refer Samoa Observers readers to a commentary published on Tuesday 2 October in the Church’s Pacific Newsroom, titled, ‘Why the Church builds strong, beautiful and functional meetinghouses.’ https://www.mormonnewsroom.org.nz/article/why-the-church-builds-strong-beautiful-and-functional-meetinghouses

Richard Hunter 

Public Affairs and Communications

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Pacific Area

Ed’s note: The cost of the project in the story in queston was given by the leadership of the Upolu West Stake.