Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Managua Nicaragua Temple—the country's first temple—on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Hundreds of Latter-day Saints participated in the dedicatory service, while thousands more joined through broadcasts at local meetinghouses. "One by one, we receive ordinances and make covenants. One by one, we may feel lifted, reminded, and renewed in our spiritual journey, receiving greater hope and strength from the Atonement of Jesus Christ," said Elder Rasband.

President Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First Presidency, dedicated the Montpelier Idaho Temple on Sunday, October 18, 2026. It is the 225th temple in operation worldwide and the eighth temple dedicated in Idaho. "Temples are evidence that God is a God of covenants and that His plan reaches beyond mortality into eternity," said President Eyring. "The temple provides purpose for our lives. It brings peace to our souls. It allows us to reach through the veil of death and across generations to allow the Lord unite families in the joy of eternal life."

Elder Michael Cziesla, a member of the Europe Central Area Presidency, presided over the groundbreaking for the Vienna Austria Temple on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Paying tribute to those whose devotion helped prepare the way for this historic occasion, he said, "Today, we stand on the foundation of their faith." The history of the Church in Austria stretches back more than 160 years. Early members endured religious prejudice, political upheaval, and war as they worked to establish a lasting community of faith.

The inscribed panels for the monument sign of the Grand Rapids Michigan Temple have been installed. The prominent structure stands along the roadway, directly in line with the temple’s front entrance. Stone veneer panels continue to be added to the front portico, while additional walkways are poured and mulch is spread throughout the garden spaces on the temple grounds. A black ornamental fence surrounds the property.