The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced changes to the presidencies of the Mexico and United States Southwest Areas as a result of the recent calling of a new Presiding Bishopric.
The following assignment changes are effective immediately:
- Bishop Sean Douglas has been released from serving as President of the Mexico Area.
- Elder José L. Alonso has been released from serving as President of the United States Southwest Area.
- Elder Michael A. Dunn has been released from serving as an Assistant Executive Director of the Church Communication Department and as a member of the Church Communication and International Coordinating Committees.
Mexico Area Presidency
- Elder Moisés Villanueva has been called to serve as President of the Mexico Area. Elders Jose L. Alonso and Brik V. Eyre will serve as his First and Second Counselors, respectively.
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Elder Moisés Villanueva (center), President; Elder Jose L. Alonso, First Counselor (left); and Brik V. Eyre, Second Counselor (right) of the Mexico Area of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.2025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.United States Southwest Area Presidency
- Elder Michael A. Dunn has been called to serve as President of the United States Southwest Area. Elders Jonathan S. Schmitt and Steven C. Barlow will serve as his First and Second Counselors, respectively.
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Elder Michael A. Dunn (center), President; Elder Jonathan S. Schmitt, First Counselor (left); and Elder Steven C. Barlow, Second Counselor (right), of the United States Southwest Area of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.© 2025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
Under the direction of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Area Presidencies, who are either General Authority Seventies or Area Seventies, teach and support Church members, missionaries, and leaders in their assigned area.