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Calabar Nigeria Temple Location and Rendering Revealed
The location of the Calabar Nigeria Temple has been announced as a 7-acre property located on Atekong Drive in Calabar. Plans call for a single-story temple of 26,000 square feet along with patron housing, arrival facilities, and a meetinghouse. The exterior rendering for the temple has been published, but no groundbreaking date has been announced. There is currently one dedicated temple in Nigeria, two under construction, and four that have been announced for construction, including the temple in Calabar.
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Location and Rendering Released for the Coeur d'Alene Idaho Temple
The location of the Coeur d'Alene Idaho Temple has been announced as a 10.91-acre property located at the corner of Hanley Avenue and Coeur Terre Boulevard on the western side of Coeur d'Alene. Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 29,630 square feet, a meetinghouse, and an accompanying ancillary building. An exterior rendering of the temple has also been published, but no groundbreaking date has been announced.
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Groundbreaking Date Announced for the Jacksonville Florida Temple
Groundbreaking services for the Jacksonville Florida Temple will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Elder Massimo De Feo, First Counselor in the United States Southeast Area Presidency, will preside. Attendance at the temple site will be by invitation, but the proceedings will be live streamed for all who wish to participate online. The 29,000-square-foot temple will be constructed at 3323 Loretto Road in Jacksonville.
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Visitors Welcome at the Tacloban City Philippines Temple Site
A jobsite trailer with an observation deck has been set up at the Tacloban City Philippines Temple site where visitors can watch the construction progress and ask questions of the missionary couple. The groundbreaking for the temple was held almost 10 months ago, and work has been progressing on establishing the foundation. The temple will serve members on the Filipino island of Leyte.
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Forming the Foundation for the Vancouver Washington Temple
Work has begun on forming the footings and foundations for the Vancouver Washington Temple. Reinforcing steel has been placed for the basement footings, and excavation has been carried out for the main floor footings. The old section of Bybee Road that ran next to the temple has been removed. On the west side of the property, landscaping and earthworks continue including the construction of retaining structures.
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Metal Roofing Installed for the Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple
Corrugated metal roofing has been installed on the Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple, and damp proofing of the exterior sheathing is underway. Behind the temple, the structural walls have been erected for the two-story ancillary building, and installation of the roof trusses has begun. The building will house an arrival center, patron housing, and distribution center. Construction on the project began 14 months ago.
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Sidewalk Opened in Front of the Montpelier Idaho Temple
The construction fence along Washington Street in front of the Montpelier Idaho Temple has been relocated behind the sidewalk, restoring access to pedestrians. The lettering on the monument sign and Holiness to the Lord panel at the top of the portico has been painted, and the parking lot has been recently paved, striped, and posted with signage, while finish work continues on the interior.
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Structural Walls Rising for the Lethbridge Alberta Temple
On the south side of the Lethbridge Alberta Temple, the first structural walls and columns are being installed. To build these load-bearing structures, reinforcing steel bars are placed inside concrete forms, which hold the liquid concrete in place. After the concrete mixture has been poured, the forms are covered with tarps to ensure that proper temperatures are maintained for optimal curing. The temple is the fourth to be constructed in the province of Alberta.
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Steeple Frame Erected Atop the Kona Hawaii Temple
The structural frame for the steeple of the Kona Hawaii Temple has been secured to the top of the building, and backing has been added to the top of the window openings where ornamented headers will be installed. Rocks decorated by local Primary children and their families are being delivered to the construction site. They will be incorporated into the foundations for the entrance hardscape including the terraced fountain.
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Entrance Framing Installed for the Cali Colombia Temple
Over the opening for the front door of the Cali Colombia Temple, steel framing has been added for the entrance portico, which will feature an arched opening flanked by pilasters and topped with architectural moldings and embellishments. The support frame for the domed cupola has been secured to the top of the steeple frame, and framing for the parapet is progressing. The temple has been under construction for eight months.
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Enclosing the Grand Rapids Michigan Temple Before Winter
With cold temperatures fast approaching in the Upper Midwest, crews at the Grand Rapids Michigan Temple are working to enclose the structure so that work can move forward on the interior during the winter months. Clear glass is being glazed in the window openings, sheathing and damp proofing of the exterior is advancing, and installation of the roof is wrapping up. At the rear of the building, cladding of the walls with granite continues.
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Another Temple for the Saints in California's San Joaquin Valley
The beautiful stone exterior of the Modesto California Temple will soon be finished, and landscaping and interior finish work are making steady progress. The temple is the tenth to be constructed in California and the second in the San Joaquin Valley, following the Fresno California Temple, which was dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley in the year 2000. Construction has been underway for the past 25 months.
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Flowers Abloom on the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple Grounds
Brightly colored flowers are flourishing in a square patch on the east end of the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple grounds. The temple and grounds are well lit at night by dozens of lamp posts and lighting fixtures. Construction on the project has been underway for over 28 months. The exteriors of the temple and ancillary building have been completed, the interiors are well underway, and the landscaping is progressing quickly. No dates have been announced for the open house and dedication.
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Open House Begins for the Burley Idaho Temple
The open house for the Burley Idaho Temple has begun. Elder Steven R. Bangerter, executive director of the Temple Department, led tours today for local officials and invited guests. Elder K. Brett Nattress and Elder Karl D. Hirst, both General Authority Seventies, were also in attendance. The public is invited to tour the facility for free beginning Thursday, November 6, and continuing through Saturday, November 22, 2025, excluding Sundays. The hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Steel Frame Erected for the Santiago West Chile Temple Tower
The steel frame for the central tower of the Santiago West Chile Temple has been installed over the roof. Steel framing is also in place for the entrance facade, which features a mission-style parapet that is repeated on a smaller scale below in the moldings that surround the arched entryway. Much of the exterior has been clad with stone panels, and portions of the hardscape have been installed.
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Building a Retaining Wall at the Jacksonville Florida Temple Site
Preliminary construction continues at the Jacksonville Florida Temple site where are a detention pond has been installed, a retaining wall is under construction, and a flat mound has been created for the temple. Materials for the storm drain system have been staged on site, and heavy machinery is grading the soil. A date for the groundbreaking ceremony has not been announced yet.
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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.
