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April 2020

April 5, 2020 – Prophet Announces Eight New Temples at General Conference
April 3, 2020 – Angel statue will be brought down on Salt Lake LDS Temple as earthquake repairs, renovation work continue
April 2, 2020 – Stone Removal Set to Begin at Salt Lake Temple After Earthquake
April 1, 2020 – Orem Planning Commission approves zone change for LDS temple

March 2020

March 30, 2020 – 'Everything's been taken away': Coronavirus derails wedding plans for Utah residents
March 27, 2020 – Renovation of the Columbus Ohio Temple Scheduled
March 26, 2020 – Utah wedding industry to experience huge losses by temple closures due to COVID-19
March 26, 2020 – Temple area subdivision plan revealed
March 25, 2020 – Temple sealings and weddings are affected by COVID-19
March 25, 2020 – First Presidency Temporarily Closes All Temples
March 24, 2020 – Updated: Coronavirus crisis suspends temples on 3 continents, more than 100 temples now closed
March 24, 2020 – Oquirrh Mountain Temple closed for evaluation after potential COVID-19 exposure
March 24, 2020 – Some Mormons see a message in the Angel Moroni’s fallen trumpet
March 24, 2020 – Utah man who died of coronavirus had visited Bountiful temple
March 23, 2020 – Coronavirus crisis suspends temples on 3 continents; possible exposure closes Oquirrh Mountain temple
March 22, 2020 – 88 temples now closed. Learn more about adjustments to temple work due to COVID-19
March 22, 2020 – Bountiful Temple among latest closures on Sunday night; more than half of Latter-day Saint temples now closed
March 19, 2020 – Fallen Angel Moroni Trumpet Recovered From Salt Lake Temple Spire
March 19, 2020 – Earthquake caused structural damage to three important Latter-day Saint buildings, 12 meetinghouses
March 18, 2020 – With 44 temples closed, church directs that living ordinances be limited by temple district, state
March 18, 2020 – Condition of Salt Lake Temple After Utah Earthquake
March 18, 2020 – Utah earthquake causes Angel Moroni on Salt Lake Temple to lose his trumpet
March 16, 2020 – What to know about temple adjustments — for living ordinances and more — as closures reach 35
March 16, 2020 – LDS Church shuts down all historic sites nationwide due to coronavirus
March 13, 2020 – Temporary Adjustments Made to Temple Worship Around the World
March 12, 2020 – Pocatello temple construction unhampered by harsh winter weather
March 12, 2020 – Update: Gatherings of Church Members Temporarily Suspended Worldwide
March 11, 2020 – Church announces more temple closures, guidelines for large gatherings at BYU, BYU-Idaho, BYU-Hawaii, LDSBC
March 9, 2020 – ‘Anyone who loves Italy’ invited to fast Wednesday by Latter-day Saint leader as COVID-19 spreads
March 8, 2020 – LDS Church holds meeting for future neighbors of Orem Temple
March 7, 2020 – Kings leave Missionary Department and Primary General Board to serve at Laie Hawaii Temple Visitors’ Center
March 6, 2020 – Coronavirus concern closes Seattle Temple
March 3, 2020 – King Goodwill Zwelithini applauds completion of Durban South Africa Temple
March 3, 2020 – Ahead of Mormon temple groundbreaking, church donates 40,000 pounds of goods
March 2, 2020 – Temple to Temple Shuttle aims to help fellow Latter-Day Saints during St. George Temple repairs

February 2020

February 27, 2020 – Church closes 2 more temples as members and missionaries try to do their part to curb the coronavirus
February 27, 2020 – SkyFOX over the Kensington Mormon Temple
February 27, 2020 – COVID-19 and Its Impact on Latter-day Saints Around the World
February 27, 2020 – Washington D.C. Temple: How our sacred spaces shape us
February 27, 2020 – Washington D.C. Temple Open House and Rededication Dates Announced
February 26, 2020 – Brasília Brazil Temple Rendering Released
February 25, 2020 – Man accused of breaking into Logan Temple found mentally incompetent
February 21, 2020 – Update on Impact of Coronavirus on Latter-day Saint Missionaries and Members
February 21, 2020 – Church to Announce Washington D.C. Temple Open House Dates Thursday
February 16, 2020 – South Africa’s Second Temple is Dedicated
February 14, 2020 – Making time during the week for the temple is a blessing, according to students
February 13, 2020 – Elder Rasband Prepares for Temple Dedication in South Africa
February 12, 2020 – April Open House Announced for Rio de Janeiro Brazil Temple
February 11, 2020 – Church History Museum Opens Interactive Temple-Themed Exhibit
February 3, 2020 – Church celebrates historic opening of its Holy Temple in Durban
February 3, 2020 – Renovation Work Underway on St. George Utah Temple
February 3, 2020 – Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints builds temple in heart of uMhlanga

January 2020

January 31, 2020 – A Local Temple Under Construction is Making Progress
January 24, 2020 – Date set for Mormon temple groundbreaking (Richmond)
January 24, 2020 – First Presidency Announces Groundbreaking Date for 4th Temple in PH
January 23, 2020 – Church announces groundbreaking date for Layton Temple
January 23, 2020 – Groundbreaking Dates Announced for Temples in Virginia, the Philippines and Utah
January 21, 2020 – Temple demolition draws crowds as west end torn down as part of renovation project
January 20, 2020 – Durban South Africa Temple Opens Doors to the Public
January 17, 2020 – Crews Prepare Salt Lake Temple Grounds for Excavation
January 17, 2020 – First Presidency Announces Adjustments in Temple Ceremonial Clothing
January 15, 2020 – Church Announces Location of Bengaluru India Temple
January 13, 2020 – Competency evaluation ordered for Smithfield man accused of breaking into Logan Temple
January 9, 2020 – Latter-day Saint building lost to fire now rebuilt and open for services
January 9, 2020 – Mormon temple in Henrico on track to break ground this summer
January 7, 2020 – Salt Lake Temple Undergoes Decommissioning
January 3, 2020 – Salt Lake City’s Temple Square begins four-year construction and renovation

December 2019

December 30, 2019 – It’s the start of a new era as Salt Lake Temple begins its 4-year renovation
December 28, 2019 – Utah couples line up to wed in temple ahead of 4-year closure
December 27, 2019 – Crowds pack Temple Square in advance of closure
December 26, 2019 – Smithfield man accused of Logan Temple break-in arraigned on charges
December 26, 2019 – Visitors flock to Temple Square on last Christmas before temple closes for renovations
December 24, 2019 – Police: Cache Valley man charged after Logan Temple Christmas Eve break-in
December 24, 2019 – Police arrest man suspected of breaking into and vandalizing Logan Temple
December 15, 2019 – Elder Soares Dedicates the Arequipa Peru Temple
December 12, 2019 – Orem temple will be located at nexus of major growth close to two Provo temples
December 11, 2019 – In 2020, Maryland Mormon temple will let non-Mormons inside for the first time since 1974 (Washington D.C.)
December 11, 2019 – New Temple Site Locations Announced in Texas and Utah
December 10, 2019 – FamilySearch Now Provides Ability to Document Same-Sex Family Relationships
December 4, 2019 – Visitor experience about to change at Salt Lake City’s Temple Square. Here’s how and why.
December 4, 2019 – Start of multi-year renovation of iconic Salt Lake Temple is days away; new interior renderings released
December 4, 2019 – New Renderings Released for Salt Lake Temple Renovation
December 2, 2019 – Estrutura da Igreja Mórmon vira meme nas redes sociais (Belém)
December 1, 2019 – Estrutura “extraterrestre” aparece em avenida de Belém e chama atenção nas redes sociais

November 2019

November 30, 2019 – Groundbreaking Completed for the Puebla Mexico Temple
November 29, 2019 – Temple Square Brings Christmas Cheer to Salt Lake City
November 26, 2019 – Will Temple Square have Christmas lights during the Salt Lake Temple reconstruction?
November 24, 2019 – Utah family finds purpose with temple building bricks company
November 22, 2019 – How Salt Lake Temple Closure in December Will Affect Area
November 21, 2019 – Temple Square lights switch on Nov. 9; seasonal celebrations scheduled
November 19, 2019 – Cambodian church members greet President Nelson and learn of new temple site
November 19, 2019 – In His First Visit to Cambodia, Prophet Unveils Phnom Penh Temple Rendering
November 18, 2019 – Elder Cook reflects on Hurricane Katrina during rededication and how the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple is a refuge from the storm
November 18, 2019 – Take a look inside the classic 100-year-old Hawaii temple with this new model
November 18, 2019 – Final checks done for Durban South Africa Temple open house
November 17, 2019 – Apostle Rededicates the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple
November 16, 2019 – Miles de personas visitan el Templo de Arequipa
November 15, 2019 – Salt Lake Temple’s four-year renovation set to begin this year
November 14, 2019 – TV documentary to feature Sandy Springs Latter-day Saints temple (Atlanta)
November 13, 2019 – Nauvoo Temple Moroni Statue Replaced After Damage
November 13, 2019 – How Angel Moroni Statues Protected Temples During Lightning Strikes
November 13, 2019 – New Moroni Nauvoo Temple
November 12, 2019 – CHANGING SKYLINE: Progress of Pocatello temple becoming visible
November 12, 2019 – Doors Open for Public Tours of the Arequipa Peru Temple
November 11, 2019 – Look inside the first visitors’ center in South America (São Paulo)
November 8, 2019 – New temple location in St. George ‘well-positioned’ for future community growth
November 7, 2019 – Construction worker may have had heart attack on job site (Yigo)
November 6, 2019 – Washington County Utah Temple Site Announced
November 3, 2019 – The most beautiful churches in Nigeria (Aba)
November 3, 2019 – Utah County's LDS-aligned private schools eye expansions as they continue to see growth (Mount Timpanogos)
November 3, 2019 – Rededication of the Asunción Paraguay Temple Is Complete
November 1, 2019 – St. George Temple set to close 3 years for extensive renovation efforts

October 2019

October 29, 2019 – Site Announced for Moses Lake Washington Temple
October 29, 2019 – Se anuncia programa de puertas abiertas del Templo de Arequipa
October 24, 2019 – Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple Opens Doors to the Public
October 23, 2019 – Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints Had Conference On Christ
October 20, 2019 – Latter-day Saint Apostle Rededicates Frankfurt Germany Temple
October 20, 2019 – A disease, an unexpected cure and more memories from Elder Uchtdorf before the Frankfurt Germany Temple rededication
October 20, 2019 – Why Elder Uchtdorf says the rededicated Frankfurt Germany Temple is ‘a symbol of unity’
October 19, 2019 – See the Saratoga Springs temple site and learn why the groundbreaking is a ‘miracle’ for Latter-day Saints
October 19, 2019 – LDS members eagerly brave the cold for Saratoga Springs temple groundbreaking
October 19, 2019 – Ground Broken for Utah’s 18th Temple
October 18, 2019 – What you need to know for the LDS Church's Saratoga Springs Temple groundbreaking
October 17, 2019 – Der Tempel öffnet wieder (Frankfurt)
October 15, 2019 – The white church near the M61 that you can see while driving and the story behind it
October 14, 2019 – Southern Utah Heritage Choir performs at St. Peter’s Basilica, new Rome LDS temple
October 13, 2019 – Raleigh North Carolina Temple Is Rededicated
October 11, 2019 – Asunción Paraguay Temple Opens for Public Tours
October 9, 2019 – Orem temple announcement catches some off-guard, excites area mayors
October 8, 2019 – Why the Bacolod temple announcement is a story of faith and conversion nearly 40 years in the making
October 8, 2019 – Rendering of the Layton Utah Temple Released
October 6, 2019 – Church Updates Temple Recommend Interview Questions
October 5, 2019 – President Nelson Announces Eight New Temples During General Conference
October 5, 2019 – After this week’s historic policy change, what’s next for Latter-day Saints at general conference?
October 2, 2019 – General Conference Leadership Sessions Begin (Witnessing Ordinances)

September 2019

September 26, 2019 – New Temple will be built in Erda
September 26, 2019 – Latter-day Saint temple may hurt Tooele drive-in theater experience, owner says
September 26, 2019 – Rendering Released for the Feather River California Temple
September 25, 2019 – Residents, church members ‘thrilled’ about centralized location of Tooele Valley temple
September 25, 2019 – Tooele Valley Utah Temple Site Announced
September 24, 2019 – Groundbreaking Scheduled for the Puebla Mexico Temple
September 19, 2019 – Raleigh North Carolina Temple Opens for Tours
September 19, 2019 – Guatemala Missionary Training Center Closing
September 16, 2019 – 3-pronged temple-area project rolls along (Mesa)
September 16, 2019 – 104-year-old man shares how volunteering in the St. George Temple each week keeps him young
September 15, 2019 – ‘We too are explorers’: Elder Andersen compares historic Portuguese navigators to Lisbon’s dedicated temple
September 15, 2019 – Elder Neil L. Andersen Dedicates Lisbon Portugal Temple
September 14, 2019 – Elder Andersen calls Lisbon temple the start of a ‘new chapter’ for the Church in Portugal
September 12, 2019 – How Elder and Sister Uchtdorf have come full circle since organizing the Frankfurt temple open house 32 years ago
September 10, 2019 – Building a temple in Russia may be a heavy lift in a nation not eager to even see LDS chapels
September 6, 2019 – How having a temple in Haiti is making the youth proud to be Latter-day Saints
September 5, 2019 – Saratoga Springs Temple Groundbreaking Date Announced
September 1, 2019 – First Haitian Temple Is Dedicated

August 2019

August 31, 2019 – Almost a decade after Haiti quake, Latter-day Saints have rebuilt physically and spiritually
August 30, 2019 – Mormon church unveils renderings for Henrico temple, Virginia's first
August 30, 2019 – President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa Visits Lisbon Temple
August 29, 2019 – Pocatello temple construction on schedule
August 29, 2019 – Mormon temple plans unveiled in Henrico
August 28, 2019 – Mormon church unveils renderings for Henrico temple, Virginia's first
August 28, 2019 – Richmond Virginia Temple Renderings Released
August 26, 2019 – Delivering an angel in Richland (Columbia River)
August 19, 2019 – Logan Temple has rich history and towering presence in Cache Valley
August 18, 2019 – As referências arquitetónicas do Templo de Lisboa (Lisbon)
August 17, 2019 – Groundbreaking for the Belém Brazil Temple
August 17, 2019 – Abertura de Terra do Templo de Belém é marcada por forte emoção e espiritualidade de membros do Pará
August 13, 2019 – First Temple in Portugal Opens to the Public
August 6, 2019 – See the first interior photos of the Haiti Port-au-Prince Temple
August 6, 2019 – Open House Begins for Haiti Temple
August 6, 2019 – Church Releases Hong Kong China Temple Renovation Details
August 2, 2019 – Groundbreaking Announced for the Belém Brazil Temple
August 1, 2019 – Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints purchases land in Moses Lake

July 2019

July 15, 2019 – Layton Utah Temple Site Announced
July 14, 2019 – Reservas agora disponíveis para visitar o Templo de Lisboa Portugal
July 5, 2019 – Pocatello LDS Temple Making Serious Headway

June 2019

June 28, 2019 – Nauvoo Temple Struck By Lightning - Moroni Statue Damaged
June 19, 2019 – ‘Mormon Land’: As Manti’s Miracle Pageant ends, historian looks back at a show that started small, dreamed big and united a Utah town for 52 years
June 18, 2019 – Durban South Africa Temple Open House and Dedication Dates Announced
June 17, 2019 – For Catholic quinceañeras, Oakland’s Mormon temple is place to be
June 16, 2019 – Oaks rededicates Oakland Temple, cautions Latter-day Saint youths against technology that can sap their self-esteem
June 16, 2019 – President Oaks Rededicates Oakland California Temple
June 15, 2019 – 3,000 youth welcome President Oaks, Elder Bednar to devotional prior to Oakland temple dedication
June 13, 2019 – Manti's Mormon Miracle Pageant prepares to come to a close with 52 years of memories
June 13, 2019 – Around Pleasanton: Oakland Temple set for rededication on Sunday
June 11, 2019 – ABC4 News Pop Up Studio Tour: Manti
June 6, 2019 – Last Mormon Miracle Pageant presentations prepared
June 5, 2019 – Spreading light — stained glass artists share what it's like contributing their work to temples around the world
June 2, 2019 – Elder Ulisses Soares Dedicates Fortaleza Brazil Temple

May 2019

May 23, 2019 – A look at the Copenhagen Denmark Temple on its 15th anniversary
May 22, 2019 – Latter-day Saint leaders announce renovations to St. George Utah Temple
May 22, 2019 – ‘Absolutely incredible’; LDS church reveals details of pending St. George Temple renovations
May 22, 2019 – President M. Russell Ballard Teaches and Inspires on His First Visit to India
May 22, 2019 – Church Shares Renovation Plans for the St. George Utah Temple
May 21, 2019 – President Nelson Announces Site for New Temple in Auckland New Zealand
May 19, 2019 – Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple Rededicated
May 17, 2019 – MoCo’s Most Famous Takes on the County’s Most Famous Landmark (Washington D.C.)
May 14, 2019 – Histórico! O Élder Ulisses Soares dedicará o Templo de Fortaleza!
May 11, 2019 – Groundbreaking Held for Second Ecuador Temple
May 11, 2019 – Mormon Temple in Oakland Opens its Doors to the Public
May 7, 2019 – Latter-day Saints flock to future Saratoga Springs temple location
May 7, 2019 – Hike of the Week: Temple Quarry Trail is a family-friendly hike with historic views
May 7, 2019 – After 2 years, LDS Church releases details on Saratoga Springs temple
May 7, 2019 – Saratoga Springs Utah Temple Plans Provided
May 6, 2019 – Rare glimpse inside Oakland’s Mormon temple kicks off 3 weeks of public tours
May 6, 2019 – Rare Chance To Visit Oakland's Hilltop Temple
May 6, 2019 – Elder Holland rededicates 'stunningly beautiful' Memphis temple
May 6, 2019 – Couples Married Civilly Now Authorized for Immediate Temple Marriage
May 6, 2019 – Church leaders eliminate year-long wait period for temple sealing following civil marriage
May 6, 2019 – Presidente Falabella habla del nuevo Templo de Ecuador
May 5, 2019 – Elder Holland Rededicates Renovated Memphis Tennessee Temple
May 4, 2019 – Ground Broken for Three International Temples
May 4, 2019 – Realizan palada inicial para la construcción del Templo de San Juan, Puerto Rico
May 3, 2019 – Open House and Rededication Dates Announced for Two US Temples
May 3, 2019 – Praia: Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias lança primeira pedra para construir seu primeiro templo no país
May 2, 2019 – Surprising stories, fun facts and other things you might not know about the Salt Lake Temple
May 1, 2019 – Last Day For Tours At Newly Renovated Temple (Oklahoma City)
May 1, 2019 – How City Creek's newly remodeled Deseret Book plans to 'keep downtown alive' during Temple Square renovation
May 1, 2019 – Mormon Miracle Pageant set for last performances June 13-22

April 2019

April 29, 2019 – Elder Uchtdorf ermutigt Gläubige in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz (Frankfurt)
April 27, 2019 – Latter-day Saints to build temple in Yigo
April 26, 2019 – Twin Falls Temple—A Great Place to See Flowers in Full Bloom
April 24, 2019 – Oklahoma City Temple has open house
April 22, 2019 – Latter-day Saints preparing for temple reopening (Oklahoma City)
April 22, 2019 – Open House Begins for Brazil’s Seventh Temple (Fortaleza)
April 22, 2019 – Public Open House Begins for Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple
April 20, 2019 – History and renovations of Salt Lake Temple and others
April 20, 2019 – Will Salt Lake tourism suffer during major Temple Square renovations?
April 19, 2019 – Church hopes to complete Tooele Valley Temple during Salt Lake Temple construction
April 19, 2019 – The Salt Lake Temple is closing for renovation. Here are 13 facts about Temple Square
April 19, 2019 – Salt Lake Temple to close in December 2019, will remain closed for 4 years
April 19, 2019 – Renovated LDS temple set to reopen in Bartlett next month (Memphis)
April 19, 2019 – Plans Unveiled for Salt Lake Temple Renovation
April 19, 2019 – Interesting facts about the Salt Lake LDS Temple as it closes for renovations
April 19, 2019 – Details about Salt Lake Temple closure, renovation due at Friday news conference
April 18, 2019 – Interesting facts about the Salt Lake LDS Temple as it closes for renovations
April 17, 2019 – ‘Mormon Land’: Renovating Mormonism’s ‘Notre Dame’ and preserving historic LDS buildings
April 17, 2019 – 心を高め，霊を鼓舞してくれる天使モロナイ，再び東京の街を見渡す (Tokyo)
April 16, 2019 – How will Utah officials protect the iconic Salt Lake Temple from a fire like at Notre Dame?
April 15, 2019 – Thursday Pulpit: The Oakland Temple reopens after major renovations
April 15, 2019 – Church News: Temple dedication 'a dream' for Latter-day Saints in DR Congo — here are highlights from the event
April 14, 2019 – Elder Renlund Dedicates Kinshasa Temple in a Historic Occasion for Latter-day Saints
April 14, 2019 – Tillman Family visits New Temple (Memphis)
April 13, 2019 – The Kinshasa Democratic Republic of Congo Temple Dedication
April 13, 2019 – Special Youth Devotional in Kinshasa
April 11, 2019 – A first look at the Memphis Tennessee Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
April 11, 2019 – TEMPLE TRAFFIC: Pocatello residents voice concerns about construction vehicles
April 10, 2019 – Mormon church planning new temple in Moses Lake
April 8, 2019 – Will new temple increase home values in Tooele County? Experts say maybe
April 7, 2019 – President Nelson announces 8 temples with a new one in Tooele Valley
April 7, 2019 – Prophet Announces Eight New Temples at April 2019 General Conference