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Exterior Cladding Progress at the Wichita Kansas Temple
Precast cladding panels continue to be hung on the exterior of the Wichita Kansas Temple. Once the main floor is completed, cladding will move up the steeple, which will feature backlit stained glass in the middle and upper tiers. Framing for the portico is underway at the entrance. It will feature arched openings on three sides. It is the first temple to be constructed in the state of Kansas.
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Families Participate in the Benin City Nigeria Temple Groundbreaking
"Temples of the Lord are the holiest, most sacred structures in the kingdom of God," said Elder Adeyinka A. Ojediran, First Counselor in the Africa West Area Presidency, at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Benin City Nigeria Temple on Saturday, May 24, 2025. He added, "Temples are sacred places where we make sacred covenants with God and receive blessings for ourselves and our families, living and dead." The two-story temple of will be built on a 2.17-acre site along with an arrival center and patron housing facility.
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Steeple Framework Staged at the Port Vila Vanuatu Temple Site
The steel framework for the steeple of the Port Vila Vanuatu Temple has been staged on site. The modules were secured to the foundation about six months ago, and windows were installed soon after. Three major buildings are part of the project: the temple, a meetinghouse, and a two-story ancillary building. The groundbreaking for the temple was held just over two years ago.
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Domed Cupola Installed on the Fort Worth Texas Temple
The gold cupola for the Fort Worth Texas Temple was set in place atop the tower this morning, and the finial will soon follow. This brings the temple to its full height, marking an important construction milestone. The project began almost 19 months ago, and construction has progressed smoothly. The majority of the building has been clad in stone with only a few sections remaining.
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Landscaping the Smithfield Utah Temple Grounds
Landscaping of the Smithfield Utah Temple grounds is progressing. The garden strips on either side of the property fence are being planted and covered with rocks. Mulch is being spread in the flowerbeds, and fence posts are being clad with ledge rock. On the west side of the temple—the last side to be clad—the stonework is about three-fourths of the way to the top. The temple has been under construction for almost three years.
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Cladding the North Side of the Modesto California Temple
Stone cladding is moving up the east and north sides of the Modesto California Temple while work gets underway on the tower. On the interior, drywall has been hung in most of the rooms, and painting has begun. Crown moldings are also being installed. On the south side of the grounds, concrete is being poured for curbing, and on the north side of the grounds, trees are being established.
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Rainbow Forms Over the Ephraim Utah Temple
A rainbow formed over the beautiful Ephraim Utah Temple during a recent rain shower. "I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and it had brightness round about. As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so was the appearance…of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. And when I saw it, I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one that spake" (Ezekiel 1:27–28).
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Concrete Structure Established for the Santiago West Chile Temple
Much of the structural reinforced concrete work has been completed for the Santiago West Chile Temple. Concrete forms are in place at the front of the temple where a beautiful arched entryway and mission-style parapet will greet entering patrons. Forms are also in place for the guardhouse that will stand at the property entrance. The project has been underway for nine months.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for the Natal Brazil Temple
"Here today begins the greatest spiritual transformation this city has ever seen," said Antonio Carlos Bastos Ferreira, a pioneering member of the Church in the Natal region, at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Natal Brazil Temple on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Elder Mark D. Eddy, Second Counselor in the Brazil Area Presidency, presided at the event. In his site dedicatory prayer, he said: "We humbly plead with Thee to increase our desire to be personally prepared to receive this temple."
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Exterior Cladding Progress at the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple
Exterior cladding panels have been secured to the main body of the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple, and scaffolding has been erected around the tower where cladding will continue. The 9,300-square-foot temple will feature a celestial room, an instruction room, a sealing room, a baptistry, dressing rooms, and offices. Construction began 14 months ago. It is one of three temples currently under construction in Mexico.
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Exterior of Lindon Utah Temple Power Washed by Drone
A cleaning drone was used today to power wash the exterior granite of the Lindon Utah Temple. The craft was attached to a water source and launched into the air before the spraying mechanism was activated. The cornerstone has been installed, inscribed with the words: Erected 2025. The open house and dedication dates have not yet been announced, but it is anticipated to be dedicated later this year.
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First House of the Lord in East Africa Dedicated by Elder Soares
Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the first temple in East Africa, the Nairobi Kenya Temple, on Sunday, May 18, 2025. "God has a perfect and infinite love for His children and has inspired our dear Prophet to announce and to build a temple in this part of the world, where so many people from different countries will rejoice together," he said. "In His house, we can listen to the voice of the Lord clearly without any barriers. We can receive insights for our lives. We can receive the instruction to guide our children and families in righteousness. We can all walk together toward Jesus Christ."
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Foundation Work for the Cali Colombia Temple Gets Underway
Bundles of reinforcing steel bar have been staged at the Cali Colombia Temple site where excavation and foundation work is getting underway. Across the street, the land for the ancillary building has been cleared of structures and vegetation, preparing it for construction as well. The temple is the third to be constructed in Colombia. A fourth has been announced for the city of Medellín.
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Installing Stained Glass in the Managua Nicaragua Temple
The installation of stained glass in the Managua Nicaragua Temple has begun, starting with the steeple. Cladding of the exterior has wrapped up, and much of the soft landscaping has been planted. The temple stands at the southern end of Managua on the Highway to Masaya where it is accessible to the country's more than 100,000 members. Construction of the temple and supporting facilities have been underway for 30 months.
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Exterior Cladding of the Anchorage Alaska Temple Begins
At the southwest corner of the Anchorage Alaska Temple, backing board and hanging brackets have been attached to an exterior wall for the first pieces of stone cladding. At the roof level, progress is being made on pouring the roof surface and covering it with a protective coating while sheathing and damp proofing of the mechanical level continue. Inside the structure, the concrete for the ground floor has been poured.
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Davao Philippines Temple Tower Illuminated at Night
The softly illuminated tower of the Davao Philippines Temple is a celestial sight for passing motorists and pedestrians on Ma-a Road, lifting their eyes heavenward. The brightest light falls on the words Holiness to the Lord – The House of the Lord. The temple is the culmination of many years of missionary work that began in Davao City on May 20, 1968. Today, there are 17 stakes and 11 districts in Mindanao.
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Flowers Planted at the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple
Flowers have been planted around the guardhouse and in the driveway median at the property entrance to the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple. The exterior finishes of the guardhouse coordinate beautifully with the temple exterior. Black ornamental fencing is in place, and temporary privacy screens have been attached. The temple has been under construction for almost 30 months.
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Exterior Framing Added to the Santa Cruz Bolivia Temple
Pilaster frames have been secured to the concrete exterior walls of the Santa Cruz Bolivia Temple, and framing for the base tier of the steeple is underway. The three-tiered steeple with feature stained-glass windows on all three tiers. It will be topped with a pyramidal cupola and finial. Construction of the 29,000-square-foot temple began almost a year ago and has progressed steadily.
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Pago Pago American Samoa Temple Monument Sign Installed
The monument sign for the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple has been installed on the east side of the grounds next to Route 018. In the evenings, the backlit art-glass windows in the temple are a striking sight to passing motorists. The temple is in the latter stages of construction, which began over 42 months ago. Finish work continues on the interior, and landscapers are making progress on beautifying the grounds.
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Scaffolding Removed from the Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple
Scaffolding has been removed from the beautiful white exterior of the Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple. Ornamented wall panels have been installed around the windows and entryway, and cornice moldings decorate the parapet. Palms trees are being established on the grounds, as landscaping efforts move forward. Construction of the temple, accommodation center, and meetinghouse have been underway for the past two years.
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View of the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple from International Way
The Willamette Valley Oregon Temple is a beautiful addition to Springfield's International Way. With the construction barrier removed, the granite-clad temple is clearly visible from the tree-lined street. Most of the stained-glass windows have been installed, and progress is being made on the grounds where grass sod has been laid, trees established, and shrubbery planted. Interior finish work is also well underway.
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News Conference Held for the Antofagasta Chile Temple Open House
Members of the media were invited to a news conference today for the open house of the Antofagasta Chile Temple. "I have a very personal connection with Chile," said Elder Craig C. Christensen, a General Authority Seventy and member of the Temple Department. He explained that he came to Chile as a young missionary 48 years ago when there were just 30,000 members in the country. Today, there are more than 600,000. The public is invited to tour the interior of the temple from Wednesday, May 14, through Saturday, May 24, 2025, excluding Sundays.
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Groundbreaking Date Announced for the Singapore Temple
Elder Kelly R. Johnson, First Counselor in the Asia Area Presidency, will preside at groundbreaking services for the Singapore Temple on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The temple will be built on a one-acre site located at a bend in the West Coast Highway at 233 Pasir Panjang Road. The building that formerly occupied the site has been demolished. More than 3,200 Latter-day Saints call Singapore home.
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Brick Laid for Cleveland Ohio Temple Ancillary Building
The exteriors of the Cleveland Ohio Temple and ancillary building are largely finished. Tan precast components cover the temple and steeple, which will be topped with a domed cupola. Dark red brick has been laid on the exterior of the ancillary building. Framing is in place on the interior, the roof is in process, and windows have yet to be installed. Work on the project began just over 11 months ago.
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Exterior Cladding of the Cody Wyoming Temple Begins
Precast cladding panels are being delivered to the Cody Wyoming Temple site and secured to the building's exterior. The frame for the 101-foot steeple reaches skyward, serving as a visual reminder of the connection between earth and the heavenly realms. A roof underlayment has been installed on the wood-framed ancillary building where a distribution center will be located.
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Structural Framing Underway for the Grand Rapids Michigan Temple
Structural framing has begun for the Grand Rapids Michigan Temple. The steel beams and columns are lifted into place using heavy machinery. The awaiting crews then join the pieces together to create the framework. Grand Rapids' name come from the rapids on the Grand River that used to aid the furniture industry with the transportation of logs. In the early 1900s, flood walls were installed to remove the rapids and manage flooding.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for the Lagos Nigeria Temple
Elder Alfred Kyungu, President of the Africa West Area Presidency, presided at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Lagos Nigeria Temple on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
"The temple is a sacred place where members are going to perform sacred ordinances and make covenants," he said. Dignitaries were in attendance including Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Christian Religion, Very Rev. Bukola Adeleke. He said, "This foundation is built on solid rock, and we believe God will see it through to completion. The Church has been a vessel for spreading the Gospel and winning souls, and we encourage them to continue in this divine mission."
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Orlando Florida Temple Window Openings Boarded
As part of the ongoing renovation of the Orlando Florida Temple, the window openings have been boarded, and the installation of the reconfigured parking lot continues. The interior was taken down to the framing so that it can be fully renewed, refinished, and refurnished. The temple is one of only two that were dedicated by President Howard W. Hunter. The other is the Bountiful Utah Temple.
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Landscaping Progress on the Montpelier Idaho Temple Grounds
With the onset of spring, landscaping of the Montpelier Idaho Temple grounds is accelerating. Large landscaping rocks have been delivered to the temple site, and posts for the permanent ornamental fence are being installed along the north side of the property next to the library. Concrete crews continue to install hardscape elements, including planters and retaining structures.
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Nighttime View of the Torreón Mexico Temple
The off-white exterior of the Torreón Mexico Temple contrasts beautifully against the night sky. The last pieces of exterior cladding are being secured to the tower, and windows have been installed, as work on the interior progresses. Torreón's name comes from the Spanish word "torreón," which means "watchtower" or "tower." The name likely originated from a watchtower that was built near the Nazas River in the mid-19th century near a cluster of farms and ranches.
