A gold-leafed statue of the angel Moroni was set atop the pinnacle of the newly sheathed spire of the
Angel Moroni installed on February 22, 2019; exterior stone cladding installedRio de Janeiro Brazil Temple today, capping the beautiful stone-clad building with a traditional symbol of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. The temple is the eighth to be constructed in the nation of Brazil. The country's seventh, the
Construction completed; furnishing and preparing buildings for public open houseFortaleza Brazil Temple, will be dedicated on June 2, 2019.

Last week at the
94th operating temple; closed for renovation; angel Moroni installed on February 13, 2019; cladding of exterior walls continuesBaton Rouge Louisiana Temple, members gathered to the construction site to witness the placement of the angel Moroni statue atop the newly stone-clad tower. The work of stone cladding continues along the exterior walls of the temple while renovation activities are underway inside the building.

Demolition of the interior is nearing completion at the
7th operating temple; closed for renovation; palm trees being planted along Main Street; landscaping elements being added; interior demolition nearing completion; replacing sections of roofMesa Arizona Temple, which closed nine months ago for renovation. Activities on the grounds have already shifted from clearing to rebuilding with the most noticeable additions being the double row of palm trees being planted on the north lawn along Main Street. Sections of roof over the cafeteria, baptistry entrance, and main west entrance are being replaced and reinforced. An on-site visitors' trailer offers guests a wealth of historical information including displays of some of the original windows and terra cotta pieces removed during demolition.

With three and a half weeks remaining before the groundbreaking ceremony is held for the
Preparing site for groundbreaking; service project scheduled for March 5, 2019; center of temple marked with stakePocatello Idaho Temple, President Cameron Brower, Troy Dye, and Austin Dye of the Chubbuck Idaho Stake braved the elements to mark the center of the future location of the temple's Celestial Room. Ground will be broken at that very spot. Plans for the temple were approved last week by the local government.