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More Plants Added to the Bacolod Philippines Temple Grounds
A sidewalk flanked with soft landscaping is filling in the space between the newly paved road and the ornamental fence that surrounds the grounds of the Bacolod Philippines Temple. This handsome house of the Lord stands on Negros island where Church members are organized into 9 stakes and 4 districts. It will help alleviate demands on the Cebu City Philippines Temple, which currently serves 46 stakes and 29 districts.
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Cladding the South Side of the Anchorage Alaska Temple
Cladding of the south side of the Anchorage Alaska Temple with stone panels is underway. Work began on the west side and moved clockwise to the north and east sides. The main facade of the south-facing building features a large portico with an arched opening. The new 30,000-square-foot facility will replace the existing 11,937-square-foot temple, which is still operating on the same property during construction.
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Framing the Steeple for the Teton River Idaho Temple
Framing for the single central steeple of the Teton River Idaho Temple has begun. Four steel columns for the corners of the tower were set in place first. On the exterior of the building, glass-mat sheathing is being secured to the light-gauge steel studs of the wall frame. Inside the edifice, several staircases have been set in place. Located in North Rexburg, the temple has been under construction for the past 17 months.
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Installing a Retaining Structure at the Lehi Utah Temple Site
At the northwest corner of the Lehi Utah Temple site, heavy equipment is excavating and grading dirt while a soil nail wall is installed and reinforced with shotcrete for retaining a strip of soil at street level. The new structure will help create a more level property for the temple. No groundbreaking ceremony has been announced yet, but preliminary construction has been underway for over two months.
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North Tower Crane Coming Down at the Salt Lake Temple
On the north side of Temple Square, the tower crane that has been used for more than four years to carry out major renovations of the historic Salt Lake Temple is being dismantled. Stone cladding of the new entrance pavilions and rebuilt sealing wing is almost finished, and work is underway on the skylight that will sit over the underground recommend desk. Sections of plastic sheeting have been removed from the Lion House to reveal the newly stuccoed exterior walls, while a small addition to the north end is under construction.
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Scoping Meeting Held for the Bakersfield California Temple
A meeting regarding the proposed Bakersfield California Temple was held on October 15 to hear comments from agencies, interested parties, and the general public regarding the scope and content of the environmental report being produced. Only one of the thirty-eight attendees expressed concerns regarding the height and proposed lighting of the building. The draft report is expected to be released for public review in spring 2026.
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Las Vegas Nevada Temple Angel Moroni Regilded
The angel Moroni statue atop the east central spire of the Las Vegas Nevada Temple was recently removed and regilded with gold leaf before being returned to its prominent position. The temple was dedicated in 1989, making it 36 years old in December. It currently serves members from 32 stakes located in Southern Nevada and Northwestern Arizona. A second temple for the city is currently under construction in the Lone Mountain neighborhoood.
Earthwork Progress at the Tampa Florida Temple Site
Earthworks are well underway at the Tampa Florida Temple site and are expected to be completed in the next three to four weeks. Outlines are visible for the temple foundation and parking lot islands. Subcontractors will soon be on site to carry out utility trenching and pipe fitting for the utilities that will service the property. Construction has been underway for the past two months.
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Location and Rendering Released for the Piura Peru Temple
The location of the Piura Peru Temple has been announced as a 2.6-acre site located northwest of the intersection of Avenida Tallanes and Avenida Prolongación in Piura, Peru. Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 18,850 square feet and an accompanying ancillary building. The official exterior rendering for the temple has also been published. There are currently four dedicated temples in Peru and six more in the planning stages. No groundbreaking date has been announced yet.
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Lindon Utah Temple Opening Dates Announced
A public open house for the recently completed Lindon Utah Temple has been announced for Thursday, March 12 through Saturday, April 11, 2026. The opening will commence with a media day held on Monday, March 9, followed by two days of tours for invited guests. The temple will be dedicated on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The dedicatory session will be broadcast to all units in the temple district. Details for attending the open house will be announced later.
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Foundation Slab Poured for the Budapest Hungary Temple
The foundation slab for the Budapest Hungary Temple has been installed. Before the concrete was poured, trenches were dug for the below-grade plumbing and utilities that will service the building. The black pipes coming through the foundation will be part of the rough-in plumbing for the water, drain, and vent lines. Construction of the temple and ancillary building began four months ago.
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Excavation Underway for the Lone Mountain Nevada Temple Foundation
Construction has begun at the Lone Mountain Nevada Temple site, located in Northwest Las Vegas. The groundbreaking ceremony was held a month ago, and construction preparations began shortly afterward. Heavy equipment is on site, and excavation for the temple foundation is underway. Lone Mountain is the name of the solitary rugged butte that stands in the distance.
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Groundbreaking Held for the Cape Town South Africa Temple
Elder Carlos A. Godoy, President of the Africa South Area, presided at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Cape Town South Africa Temple on Saturday, October 25, 2025. "We are especially grateful, Father, for the holy temples which are Thy houses among us, where heaven and earth meet," he said in his site dedicatory prayer. "May this holy house stand as a light upon a hill, a place of peace, reverence and inspiration for all who come near." The soil was turned inside of a mound bordered with white stones, each inscribed with the names of Primary children from the Bellville and Cape Town stakes.
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Torreón Mexico Temple President and Matron Called
Gustavo Castillo Ibarra and Hipólita Landeros Viveros Castillo of the Torreón México Jardín Stake have been called to serve as the president and matron of the Torreón Mexico Temple. President Castillo is a patriarch and a former stake president, high councilor, bishop, institute teacher and senior service missionary. Sister Castillo is a stake Relief Society presidency counselor and a former stake Relief Society president, stake Primary president, stake Young Women presidency counselor, ward Relief Society president, stake self-reliance specialist and senior service missionary.
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President and Matron of the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple Called
Javier Romero Cuellar and Leticia Escobarete Aranda de Romero of the San Luis Potosí Mexico Stake have been called as the first president and matron of the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple. President Romero is a service mission leader and a former México Monterrey East Mission president, stake president and bishop. Sister Romero is a service mission leader and a former mission president companion, stake Relief Society presidency counselor, stake Primary presidency counselor and ward Young Women presidency counselor. Both were born in San Luis Potosí.
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First President and Matron of the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple
Gregory Lee Stevens and Christina Lynne Demery Stevens of the Bend Oregon Stake have been called as president and matron of the newly constructed Willamette Valley Oregon Temple. President Stevens is a temple ordinance worker and a former stake president, high councilor, bishop and elders quorum president. Sister Stevens is a temple ordinance worker and seminary and institute supervisor, and a former ward Relief Society president and seminary teacher.
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Cookies for the Construction Crews at the Knoxville Tennessee Temple
Members of the future Knoxville Tennessee Temple district are finding ways to express their appreciation for the crews who are working hard to build the temple. The Baddley family recently visited the temple site and presented the construction missionary couple with 440 cookies that had been lovingly baked for the workers. The missionaries shared that the crews can feel the sacredness of what they are building.
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Additional Exterior Panels Installed for the Port Vila Vanuatu Temple
On the exterior of the Port Vila Vanuatu Temple, precast concrete panels for the temple facade have been hung. The main entrance features a tall arched opening with ornamented pilasters and wide casing over the arch. Inside the building, ductwork, electrical wiring, and plumbing have been roughed in, and work has begun on hanging drywall and painting the interior surfaces.
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Window Installation Underway at the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple
On the first floor of the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple, windows are being installed on the south and east sides. Sheathing boards continue to be attached to the exterior framing before being coated with a waterproofing sealant. Additional concrete has been poured for parking lot curbing, sidewalks, and other hardscape features. Construction of the temple began approximately 15 months ago, following demolition of the previous temple.
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Exterior Cladding of the Natal Brazil Temple Begins
After just five months of construction, the first exterior cladding panels have been secured to the Natal Brazil Temple. The main floor walls have been covered with a vapor barrier, while framing of the upper walls is still progressing. Church members in Natal currently belong to the Recife Brazil Temple district, which serves 31 stakes and 3 districts. A temple for the city of João Pessoa, located between Natal and Recife was announced two years ago, but construction has not yet begun.
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Artistic Rendering Published for the Savai'i Samoa Temple
A rendering of the exterior of the Savai'i Samoa Temple has been released. The 29,630-square-foot house of the Lord will be constructed on a 4.6-acre site located next to the Don Bosco College and Vocational Technical Center at Lot 1098 to Lot 1105 in Fataloa, a subarea of Salelologa village on the southeast coast of Savai’i. Plans also call for a patron housing facility, ancillary building, distribution center, and temple president's residence.
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Exterior Rendering Released for the Tulsa Oklahoma Temple
The official exterior rendering for the Tulsa Oklahoma Temple has been published. The single-story temple of approximately 29,600 square feet will be constructed on a 25.7-acre site located northwest of the intersection of 51st Street and 136th E Avenue in Southeast Tulsa. A date for the groundbreaking ceremony will be announced later.
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Groundbreaking Date Announced for the Brussels Belgium Temple
The groundbreaking services for the Brussels Belgium Temple will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Elder Jack N. Gerard, First Counselor in the Europe Central Area Presidency, will preside. A short program will be held, followed by a dedicatory prayer. Since the temple will be built within an existing building at Ave des Arts 52, no soil will be turned. Plans call for a multistory facility of approximately 25,500 square feet with a meetinghouse and arrival facilities.
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Location and Rendering Published for the Houston Texas South Temple
The location of the Houston Texas South Temple has been announced as a 15.7-acre site located north of Fort Bend Parkway on the west side of Sienna Parkway in Missouri City, Texas. Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 46,000 square feet, a meetinghouse, and an ancillary building. The exterior rendering for the temple has also been released. It will be the second temple constructed in Greater Houston.
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President Holland Dedicates the Grand Junction Colorado Temple
President Jeffrey R. Holland, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, dedicated the Grand Junction Colorado Temple on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
He was joined by Elder Steven R. Bangerter and his wife, Susann; Elder Karl D. Hirst and his wife, Clair; and Bishop W. Christopher Waddell and his wife, Carol. Speaking of the house of the Lord, he said, "It is the obvious place to which God could come if He had family business on the earth. And ultimately, all of His business on earth is family business."
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for the Kumasi Ghana Temple
Elder Isaac K. Morrison, General Authority Seventy and Second Counselor in the Africa West Area Presidency, presided at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kumasi Ghana Temple on Saturday, October 18, 2025. "May this day be a spiritual groundbreaking for each of us gathered, marking a renewed dedication to Thy gospel," he said in his site dedicatory prayer. "Help us draw nearer to Thee and prepare ourselves to enter Thy Holy house worthily." The 22,750-square-foot temple and an arrival center will rise next to the Bantama meetinghouse.
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First Exterior Lighting Test of the Neiafu Tonga Temple
The exterior lighting for the Neiafu Tonga Temple was turned on for the first time tonight to the delight of the many motorists traveling Tu'i Road on the Tongan island of 'Utu Vava'u. Scaffolding has been removed from the exterior walls, which feature ornamented tiles over the main entrance doors and around the windows. Construction of the temple formally commenced with a groundbreaking held just over 4 years ago.
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Stained-Glass Windows Installed in the Wichita Kansas Temple
Stained-glass windows and decorative window headers are being installed at the Wichita Kansas Temple, which has been under construction for just 13 months. Dozens of trees have been established in the park strip between the sidewalk and property fence, while crews are progressing on the hardscape for the southeast corner of the grounds. Hundreds of potted plants are staged on site, ready for planting in the flowerbeds.
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Renovation of the San Diego California Temple Carries On
The San Diego California Temple has been closed for over two years for extensive renovations. No dates have been announced for the open house and rededication, but the work is expected to be completed sometime next year. The Area Temple Facilities Manager who is overseeing the renovation presented at a fireside last night for a single adult conference being held in the San Diego area. The topic was "Sacred by Design: Understanding the Savior's Love Through His Temples."
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Hardscaping the Londrina Brazil Temple Grounds
On the west side of the Londrina Brazil Temple grounds, concrete elements of the hardscape are being installed, including a circular gathering area with a flowerbed at the center. The window openings have been boarded or glazed with glass to enclose the building. The steeple frame was installed last month, and stone cladding has been underway for several months. Construction began 14 months ago.
