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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
Furnishing the Interior of the Ephraim Utah Temple
Major construction of the Ephraim Utah Temple has been completed, and moving trucks have arrived with furnishings for the interior. Plans for the temple were first announced at a press conference held inside the Manti Tabernacle on Saturday, May 1, 2021, along with an announcement regarding the Manti Utah Temple renovation. Ground was broken for the temple by President Russell M. Nelson on Saturday, August 27, 2022. No dates have been announced yet for the open house and dedication.
Exterior Lighting of the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple Operational
The architectural lighting system for the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple is operational, imparting a sense of heavenly awe at night from its location across from "De Morales" Juan H. Sánchez Park. Construction of the sacred structure is wrapping up, but the dates for the open house and dedication have not yet been announced. There are fourteen dedicated temples in Mexico, three under construction, and ten in the planning stages.
Open House and Dedication Announced for the Davao Philippines Temple
A public open house for the Davao Philippines Temple has been announced for Thursday, March 26, through Friday, April 10, 2026 (excluding Sundays). A news conference for the media will be held on Monday, March 23, 2026, followed by two days of tours for invited guests. Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will preside at the dedication on Sunday, May 3, 2026. It will be broadcast to all units in the temple district.
Local News Media Reports on the Londrina Brazil Temple
Folha de Londrina, a major news outlet in the Brazilian state of Paraná, recently interviewed the president of the Londrina Brazil Stake for a news story on the Londrina Brazil Temple. The article explains that the temple is designed to foster a connection with God. Church members come in small groups to participate in sacred ceremonies. The temple grounds are being planted with trees to blend beautifully with the local surroundings including royal palms, trumpet trees, and Brazilian pines.
TEMPLE STATISTICS
382
Total
211
Dedicated
62
Under Construction
109
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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