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HOLINESS TO THE LORD
THE HOUSE OF THE LORD

"And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it."
—Isaiah 2:2

LATEST NEWS & EVENTS

Photo:  Tasi Pula

Final Touches Underway at the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple

The Pago Pago American Samoa Temple is nearing completion, as highlighted in a striking evening aerial photograph capturing the beautifully illuminated temple overlooking the surrounding village of Tafuna. Architectural lighting accentuates the temple’s elegant design and soaring spire, creating a peaceful beacon of faith and devotion for the community. Local members are eagerly anticipating the announcement of the open house and dedication dates.
Photo:  Isabel Margarita Durán

Exterior Stone Cladding Advances on the Santiago West Chile Temple

Stone cladding continues to spread across the Santiago West Chile Temple and up the front portico. Work is also progressing on the attached central tower, where exterior finishes are taking shape. Around the building, the site remains active with ongoing hardscape installation and landscaping. Located in the commune of Maipú, the temple is becoming an increasingly prominent landmark in the western sector of Santiago.
Photo:  Eric Subhamani Randall

Bengaluru India Temple Moves Closer to Resuming Construction

Key administrative milestones are moving the Bengaluru India Temple closer to resuming construction. The groundbreaking was held in December 2020, and site work began shortly thereafter. By the beginning of 2025, the structural concrete for the temple and ancillary building had been completed, but new government regulations temporarily suspended project funding and halted construction. A new license has now been issued by India's Ministry of Home Affairs, and the necessary local approvals are being secured.
Photo:  William Moseley

Site Preparations Underway for Huntsville Temple Groundbreaking

Preparations are underway at the Huntsville Alabama Temple site as crews ready the property for the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. Recent work includes clearing and grading the site, with construction equipment actively reshaping the terrain and establishing temporary access routes. The property is beginning its transformation as the first visible steps toward construction take place.

TEMPLE STATISTICS



385

Total


219

Dedicated


61

Under Construction


105

Announced


The construction and renovation of Latter-day Saint temples is determined by the Church's First Presidency. New temple locations are most often announced at the Church's semiannual General Conference meetings.
 

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Find the location and status of every dedicated, under construction, and announced temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe.

 

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Pago Pago American Samoa Temple
Major construction completed; applying finishing touches; temple president and matron called
Santiago West Chile Temple
Exterior cladding underway
Bengaluru India Temple
Concrete structural frames in place; construction halted in late 2024; new FCRA license issued by Ministry of Home Affairs; funds released by Bank of India; local approval by GBA pending
Huntsville Alabama Temple
Preparing for groundbreaking ceremony; zoning board recommends approval of special exception to allow religious building in current zoning