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Groundbreaking Date Announced for the Barcelona Spain Temple
Elder James W. McConkie III of the Europe Central Area Presidency will preside at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Barcelona Spain Temple on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The country's second temple will rise on a 5.4-acre site at the intersection of Avinguda de la Vía Augusta and Avinguda de la Clota in the suburb of Sant Cugat del Vallès. Plans call for a two-story temple and an ancillary building with patron housing, an arrival center, and a distribution center.
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Fort Worth Texas Temple Open House and Dedication Dates
The public open house for the Fort Worth Texas Temple has been announced for Thursday, November 5, through Saturday, November 21, 2026 (excluding Sundays). The event will begin with a media day held on Monday, November 2, followed by two days of tours for invited guests. The dedication will take place on Sunday, January 10, 2027, and will be broadcast to all congregations in the Fort Worth Texas Temple district.
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Monument Sign Installed on the Londrina Brazil Temple Grounds
On the grounds of the Londrina Brazil Temple, the monument sign has been installed at the entrance, surrounded by colorful flowers. Landscaping is well advanced, with lawns, flowerbeds, and newly planted trees giving the grounds a manicured appearance. Stone cladding continues on the temple’s steeple, while the installed art glass brings color and character to the building when illuminated by the architectural lighting system.
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East Parking Areas Paved at the Lethbridge Alberta Temple
On the east side of the Lethbridge Alberta Temple, rows of parking spaces have been paved with asphalt within the recently installed concrete curbing. Site work continues across the grounds, with forms being set for additional hardscape elements. The west side of the temple is now covered with stone cladding, and installation has begun on the north side. Meanwhile, crews continue applying exterior materials to the temple’s spire, which is being assembled on a staging pad south of the building.
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Arrival Center Nears Completion at the Santiago West Chile Temple
Construction of the arrival center at the Santiago West Chile Temple is nearing completion. The beautiful facility will provide temple patrons with restrooms, waiting areas, a dining hall, and a FamilySearch Center, creating convenient support spaces adjacent to the temple. The parking lot along Avenida Lúmen and the perimeter fencing are also nearing completion. Landscaping has begun across the grounds, while crews are applying the final exterior cladding to the temple.
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Ribeirão Preto Brazil Temple in the Late Stages of Construction
The Ribeirão Preto Brazil Temple is taking on a more finished appearance as work focuses on completing the central tower and landscaping the surrounding grounds. The temple’s clean exterior lines have been established, while palm trees and fresh landscaping beautifully frame the building. At the vehicle entrance, crews are laying interlocking concrete pavers to create a durable surface for entering vehicles. The temple is steadily moving toward the late stages of construction.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for the Naga Philippines Temple
"Everything that is taught in the temple relates to Jesus Christ," said Elder Steven D. Shumway of the Philippines Area Presidency, who presided at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Naga Philippines Temple on Saturday, August 8, 2026. "There is no place better to learn about Jesus Christ than in the temple." Government, community, and interfaith leaders also attended the ceremony, including Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo, mayor of Naga City. The temple will be built on a 9.11-acre site at the intersection of Almeda Highway and Almeda Avenue in the Concepcion Grande barangay of Naga.
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Elder Gilbert Will Dedicate the Cody Wyoming Temple
The presiding authority at the Cody Wyoming Temple dedication has been announced. Elder Clark G. Gilbert of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will dedicate the temple on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The dedication will be held at 10:00 a.m. with a rebroadcast at 2:00 p.m. for all congregations in the temple district. The public is invited to tour the temple during an open house from Thursday, August 27, through Saturday, September 12, 2026 (excluding Sundays). Weekday hours are 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday hours are 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tours are free, and no reservations are needed.
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Landscaping Gets Underway on the Port Vila Vanuatu Temple Grounds
Construction of the Port Vila Vanuatu Temple is in its final stages as crews focus on completing the surrounding grounds. The monument sign base, perimeter fence columns, entrance planters, and stairway have all been installed. Temporary fencing and construction materials remain on site as landscaping progresses. With the exterior finishes complete for the temple, meetinghouse, and ancillary building, the project is steadily moving toward completion.
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Site Preparation Underway for the Coeur d'Alene Idaho Temple
Preparatory work is underway at the Coeur d'Alene Idaho Temple site as the project moves toward groundbreaking later this month on Saturday, August 29. Heavy equipment is grading and leveling the 10.91-acre property, establishing the building pad and preparing the site for the next phase of construction. Survey crews are laying out the site, while earthmoving operations continue across the future temple grounds.
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Vertical Construction Accelerates at the Tampa Florida Temple Site
Construction of the Tampa Florida Temple is advancing rapidly as the structural steel framework continues to rise above the completed foundation. Much of the building's primary steel skeleton is now in place, clearly defining the temple's footprint and interior spaces, while the central tower begins to take shape. Steel decking is also being installed across the mechanical level in preparation for a concrete floor slab.
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Foundation Work Begins for the Fairview Texas Temple
Construction at the Fairview Texas Temple has entered the foundation phase as crews form the concrete footings for the basement and baptismal font. Wood formwork now outlines much of the lower-level foundation, including the octagonal footing layout for the baptismal font. Underground plumbing lines have also been installed throughout the excavation ahead of the foundation concrete pours.
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Roofing Advancing at the Birmingham England Temple
Roofing work is progressing steadily at the Birmingham England Temple, with standing-seam metal panels now covering the north and south wings while steel framing remains exposed over the east and west wings. The temple’s central tower has reached its full structural height, further defining the building’s architectural profile. As the structure is enclosed, crews will prepare for the next phase of interior construction.
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Site Improvements Progress at the Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple
Across the grounds of the Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple, crews are making steady progress on the concrete driveways, walkways, and parking areas surrounding the temple. Landscaping is also taking shape with newly planted palm trees, lawns, shrubs, and planting beds, while workers continue installing irrigation systems and finishing other site improvements. Meanwhile, the exteriors of both the temple and ancillary building are substantially complete.
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Opening Dates Announced for the New Anchorage Alaska Temple
A public open house for the new Anchorage Alaska Temple has been announced for Thursday, May 13, through Saturday, May 29, 2027 (excluding Sundays). The event will begin with a media day held on Monday, May 10, followed by two days of tours for invited guests. The dedication will be held on Sunday, June 13, 2027, and be broadcast to all units in the temple district. The original temple, still operating on the same property as the new temple, will permanently close on Monday, March 22, 2027. It will be replaced with a new meetinghouse.
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Santa Cruz Bolivia Temple Enters Late Stages of Construction
Construction of the Santa Cruz Bolivia Temple has entered the late stages with exterior work nearly completed. The temple features a light-colored stone façade, beautiful art-glass windows, and a distinctive tower with red tile roofing and a finial. Landscaping continues across the grounds, while crews complete the site's perimeter improvements, including sidewalks, curbing, and plantings. Temporary construction screening remains in place.
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Infrastructure Work Progresses at the Lehi Utah Temple Site
Construction activity is advancing across the Lehi Utah Temple site, where significant progress has been made on the extensive retaining wall system. At the rear of the property, crews have completed long sections of tiered retaining walls that terrace the hillside and establish the upper grade behind the temple. Additional retaining walls are also taking shape along the boundary between the meetinghouse site and the temple grounds.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for the Santos Brazil Temple
In his first assignment since beginning his service in the Brazil Area Presidency, Elder Ronald M. Barcellos of the Seventy presided at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Santos Brazil Temple on Saturday, August 1, 2026. "The construction of this temple will bring glorious blessings into the lives of thousands of people throughout this region," he said. The ceremony was held in the Jabaquara Ward meetinghouse, located on the very site where the 23,000-square-foot temple will soon rise.
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Springfield Missouri Temple Footprint Takes Shape
Since the June 6 groundbreaking ceremony for the Springfield Missouri Temple, construction has advanced steadily. Concrete footings and foundation walls now define much of the temple's footprint, while crews continue forming and pouring the remaining sections of the foundation. Underground utility installations and gravel base preparation are also progressing across the site, laying the groundwork for vertical construction in the coming months.
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Tower Frame Rises for the Lone Mountain Nevada Temple
Construction of the Lone Mountain Nevada Temple continues to make impressive progress as the building's structural frame nears completion. The steel framework for the central tower has recently been erected, while installation of the architectural precast concrete panels is advancing around the lower levels of the exterior. With these additions, the temple's distinctive architectural design is becoming increasingly apparent.
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First Structural Steel Erected for the Missoula Montana Temple
Construction of the Missoula Montana Temple is advancing swiftly following last month's groundbreaking ceremony. Crews have established much of the reinforced concrete footings and foundation system, creating the base for the temple's structural frame. The first sections of structural steel have now been erected, marking the beginning of vertical construction. In the coming weeks, additional steel members will be installed as the superstructure continues to rise.
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Windows Installed in the Winchester Virginia Temple
Moisture-resistant wall sheathing now fully encloses the main body of the Winchester Virginia Temple, while windows have been installed throughout the building. The steel framework for the temple's central tower rises prominently above the roofline, which will support a spire and finial. On the grounds, concrete curbs have been poured along the future driveways and parking areas, reflecting steady progress on the site's infrastructure.
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João Pessoa Brazil Temple Begins Vertical Construction
Construction of the João Pessoa Brazil Temple has reached a major milestone with the installation of the first tilt-up concrete wall panel. Using a large crawler crane, crews carefully lifted the massive panel and set it into its permanent position, marking the beginning of the temple's structural walls. Additional tilt-up panels will be erected in the coming weeks. The project began with a groundbreaking held six months ago.
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Two-Story Steel Frame Rises at the Wellington New Zealand Temple Site
Structural steel framing continues at the Wellington New Zealand Temple, where the temple's two-story frame has rapidly taken shape. A mobile crane remains on site to lift and position steel members while ironworkers complete structural connections throughout the building. With the primary steel framing nearing completion, the project is preparing for the installation of floor decking, exterior wall systems, and roof framing.
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Stone Cladding Advances Up the Kona Hawaii Temple Steeple
Stone cladding of the Kona Hawaii Temple steeple is underway. Scaffolding remains in place around the tower as crews install the remaining stone panels and prepare the structure for the future installation of the cupola and finial. At the front of the temple, extensive reinforced concrete hardscape walls have been completed, defining the elevated entrance plaza and establishing the framework for the surrounding landscaping and pedestrian walkways.
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Orlando Florida Temple Renovation Enters Third Year
The renovation of the Orlando Florida Temple has entered its third year as steady progress continues on both the building and its surrounding grounds. The temple's familiar exterior remains largely unchanged, but extensive work is underway inside to modernize the building infrastructure, refresh the interior finishes, and enhance the sacred spaces for future generations of patrons. Exterior efforts are focused on site improvements, where newly planted palms, shrubs, and groundcover are becoming established throughout the property.
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Finish Work Progressing Inside the Neiafu Tonga Temple
Construction of the Neiafu Tonga Temple has entered its final stages as crews focus on completing the building's interior. Finish work is progressing throughout the temple, including the installation of light fixtures, mirrors, tile, millwork, and other architectural elements. Craftsmen are carefully completing the finishing touches that will prepare the house of the Lord for its opening. Dates for the public open house and dedication will be announced once construction is complete.
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Three New Statues Added to Temple Square
Three new statues depicting the life and ministry of Jesus Christ have been unveiled at Temple Square as the historic renovation of the Salt Lake Temple enters its final stages. On July 15 and 16, crews installed “Jesus Christ with the Woman at the Well,” “Jesus Christ and Mary at the Tomb” and “Jesus Christ Ordains Apostles.” In the coming weeks, “Jesus Christ With Mary and Martha” and “Jesus Christ Blessing the Children” will be added, bringing the total number of newly installed sculptures at Temple Square to 12.
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Colorado Springs Colorado Temple Groundbreaking Date Announced
Elder Karl D. Hirst of the United States Central Area Presidency will preside at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Colorado Springs Colorado Temple on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The service will be broadcast online to accommodate all who would like to participate. The temple will be constructed on a 18.6-acre site located south of the intersection of Flying Horse Club Drive and Barossa Valley Road where preliminary site development is underway.
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Torreón Mexico Temple Open House and Dedication Dates
A public open house for the Torreón Mexico Temple has been announced for October 22 through November 7, 2026 (excluding Sundays). The open house will begin with a media day on Monday, October 19, followed by two days of tours for invited guests. Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will preside at the dedication on Sunday, November 22. The dedicatory session will be broadcast to congregations in the temple district.
