Latter-day Saints appoint ecclesiastical leader

David R. Lauck

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the appointment of a new ecclesiastical leader, David R. Lauck, who will serve as the president of the Cypress Texas Stake in Northwest Houston, effective Oct. 28.

He succeeds Stirling D. Pack Jr., who successfully completed nine years of service.

The Church is organized geographically into stakes, which are similar to a Catholic diocese. In his new assignment, president Lauck will preside over 12 congregations in Cypress, Waller, Fairfield, Bridgeland, Tomball and Northwest Houston.

The church is at 12310 New Hampton Drive, Cypress.

For more information, call 832-717-4869 or visit www.https://secure.lds.org/units/stake/1,9780,January 5, 606-516643,00.html?.