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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
Sheathing the Steeple Atop the Austin Texas Temple
Construction is advancing on the Austin Texas Temple, with exterior work and site development progressing in tandem. Sheathing of the temple steeple is underway, while cladding installation continues across the main body of the structure. To the west of the temple, a second tier of the retaining wall is now under construction, building upon earlier work and helping to shape and stabilize the sloped terrain.
Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple Steeple Cladding Completed
Exterior cladding of the Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple steeple has been completed, and scaffolding is being removed, revealing one of the structure’s defining architectural elements. After nearly 20 months of construction, the temple’s exterior is almost finished. The guardhouse is in place, and initial hardscaping efforts are underway, marking continued progress across the site.
Groundbreaking Date Announced for the Missoula Montana Temple
Elder José A. Teixeira, United States Central Area President, will preside at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Missoula Montana Temple on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The temple will rise on a 5.08-acre site located at the intersection of Old Bitterroot Road and Lower Miller Creek Road in Missoula. Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 19,000 square feet with an accompanying ancillary building.
Open House and Dedication Announced for the Managua Nicaragua Temple
The dates for the open house and dedication of the Managua Nicaragua Temple have been announced. The open house will begin with a media day held on Monday, September 7, 2026, followed by two days of private tours for invited guests. The public is invited to tour the temple from Thursday, September 10, through Saturday, September 26, 2026 (excluding Sundays). Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will preside at the dedication on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. with a rebroadcast at 2 p.m. The dedicatory session will be broadcast to all units in the temple district.
TEMPLE STATISTICS
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Dedicated
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Under Construction
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Announced
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