https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/news/ Receive news, events, and construction updates on the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. en-us © 2026, ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org 60 https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/assets/img/churchofjesuschristtemples.png https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:26:58 -0600 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:26:58 -0600 Groundbreaking services for the Cincinnati Ohio Temple will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Elder Alan T. Phillips of the United States Northeast Area Presidency will preside at the event. The temple will rise on a 35-acre site located at the intersection of Mason-Montgomery Road and Cedar Village Drive in the Cincinnati suburb of Mason. Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 29,630 square feet (2,750 square meters).

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/cincinnati-ohio-temple/photographs/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:26:58 -0600 Groundbreaking services for the La Paz Bolivia Temple will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Elder Juan Pablo Villar, President of the South America Northwest Area of the Church, will preside at the event. The 18,850-square-foot temple will rise on a 3.8-acre site located near Avenida Los Sauces and Calle 8 de Calacoto in La Paz. It will be the third temple constructed in Bolivia, joining the Cochabamba Bolivia Temple and Santa Cruz Bolivia Temple.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/la-paz-bolivia-temple/photographs/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:20:45 -0600 The public is invited to tour the newly completed Smithfield Utah Temple from Thursday, February 25, through Saturday, March 27, 2027 (excluding Sundays). The open house period will begin with a media day on Monday, February 22, followed by two days of tours for invited guests. Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will dedicate temple on Sunday, April 18, 2027. The ceremony will be broadcast to all congregations in the temple district.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/smithfield-utah-temple/photographs/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:13:44 -0600 A public open house for the Knoxville Tennessee Temple will be held from Wednesday, January 27, through Saturday, February 13, 2027 (excluding Sundays). The open house period will begin with a media day on Monday, January 25, followed by tours for invited guests on January 26. Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will dedicate the temple on Sunday, March 7, 2027. The service will be broadcast to all congregations in the temple district.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/knoxville-tennessee-temple/photographs/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:04:54 -0600 Precast concrete panels continue to be installed across the exterior of the Tampa Florida Temple, giving the building greater definition and steadily enclosing its structural frame. Inside, construction is advancing in the basement, where interior framing is underway alongside the installation of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems. The concrete base for the baptismal font has also been poured, establishing the foundation for one of the principal ordinance spaces.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/tampa-florida-temple/photographs/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:57:12 -0600 A welcome center trailer now stands at the site of the Cincinnati Ohio Temple, providing a future gathering place for visitors. The trailer is not yet in use, as construction of the temple has not begun. Meanwhile, crews have been carrying out preliminary site development and preparation work for several months, gradually transforming the property ahead of construction. A date for the temple’s groundbreaking has not yet been announced.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/cincinnati-ohio-temple/photographs/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:43:29 -0600 "The temple is a place of spiritual guidance, peace, hope and revelation," said Elder Karl D. Hirst of the United States Central Area Presidency at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Colorado Springs Colorado Temple on Saturday, September 12, 2026. "For us, temples are literally the house of the Lord. The Lord visits His temples, and they are the most precious and sacred of all our places of worship." When the temple is dedicated, it will be the fourth operating temple in the state.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/colorado-springs-colorado-temple/photographs/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:06:15 -0600 Rising above the low-lying landscape of South Tarawa, the steeple framework for the Tarawa Kiribati Temple has been installed above the north end of the prefabricated modules. The new steel structure adds a distinctive vertical element to the temple, which is becoming a prominent landmark for the local Latter-day Saint community. Additional steel members are staged on site as framing continues.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/tarawa-kiribati-temple/photographs/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:31:42 -0600 The Cape Town South Africa Temple is rising above its foundations as reinforced-concrete columns and walls take shape, while extensive formwork and scaffolding support construction of the upper structures. Around the building, brick masonry is being added to form steps, retaining walls, and other hardscape elements of the developing grounds. A black waterproofing membrane is being applied to below-grade structures.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/cape-town-south-africa-temple/photographs/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:55:32 -0600 The first signs of a superstructure are emerging at the Springfield Missouri Temple site, where wood framing for the adjoining meetinghouse is rising. Located on a 38-acre property on South Farm Road in southeast Springfield, the meetinghouse is taking form as crews erect the walls and set roof trusses over the broad, single-story structure. The groundbreaking ceremony for Missouri’s third temple was held just three months ago.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/springfield-missouri-temple/photographs/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:56:57 -0600 As stone cladding nears completion on the main body of the Austin Texas Temple, crews have begun work on the top tier of the tower, adding another layer of architectural detail to the building’s prominent central feature. Work is also taking shape across the grounds, where lamp posts are being installed along the developing walkways and drives and posts for the perimeter fence are being set in place.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/austin-texas-temple/photographs/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:55:50 -0600 Reinforced concrete walls are now rising for the basement of the Heber Valley Utah Temple, even as the project remains the subject of a legal challenge. On September 4, the Utah Supreme Court heard oral arguments concerning Wasatch County’s approval of the temple. Nearby Red Ledges residents argue that the county improperly exercised its land-use authority in approving the project, while attorneys for the Church and the county maintain that the approval was within the county’s authority under state law. The justices have not established a timetable for issuing a decision. The court previously ruled that construction could continue while the lawsuit is pending.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/heber-valley-utah-temple/photographs/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:06:03 -0600 Demolition has begun on the existing meetinghouse where the Viña del Mar Chile Temple will be constructed. Crews are removing the roof and dismantling the interior, marking the first visible step toward development of the temple site. Once demolition is complete, the property will be cleared and prepared for the formal groundbreaking and subsequent construction. No groundbreaking date has been announced yet.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/vina-del-mar-chile-temple/photographs/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:48:33 -0600 The Port Vila Vanuatu Temple is becoming a prominent new landmark on Efate, Vanuatu’s largest and most populous island. The temple encompasses approximately 10,000 square feet and is accompanied by a meetinghouse and two-story ancillary building. Construction has advanced from the foundation stage to the installation of prefabricated building modules, exterior precast concrete panels, art-glass windows, and the temple’s distinctive spire. Landscaping and interior finish work are now well underway as the project moves toward completion.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/port-vila-vanuatu-temple/photographs/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:02:01 -0600 Construction of the Fairbanks Alaska Temple is progressing at a swift pace as crews take advantage of Alaska’s fall construction season. Exterior cladding is being installed across the temple, steadily transforming the structure into its finished appearance. Above the main building, the steel framework for the steeple has been erected, establishing the distinctive vertical element that will crown the temple.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/fairbanks-alaska-temple/photographs/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:56:59 -0600 Elder Steven C. Barlow, a member of the South America Northwest Area Presidency, will preside at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Piura Peru Temple on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The single-story temple of approximately 18,850 square feet (1,750 square meters) will rise on a 2.6-acre site located northwest of the intersection of Avenida Tallanes and Avenida Prolongación in Piura. Plans call for an accompanying ancillary building.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/piura-peru-temple/photographs/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:43:57 -0600 The open house for the Montpelier Idaho Temple began on Tuesday, September 8, with a media day for invited guests and journalists. Doors will open to the public from Thursday, September 10, through Saturday, September 26, excluding Sundays. No reservations are needed. The chicory flower motif, inspired by a flower common in the Montpelier area, appears in various stages of bloom throughout the temple’s interior. The temple’s color palette of gold, blue, green and yellow reflects the local wildflowers and the turquoise waters of nearby Bear Lake.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/montpelier-idaho-temple/photographs/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:05:13 -0600 The open house for the Managua Nicaragua Temple began this morning with a presentation to the media. The public is invited to tour the interior from Thursday, September 10, through Saturday, September 26, 2026, excluding Sundays. The design of the limestone-clad temple draws inspiration from the local region. A prevalent motif is the Plumeria rubra flower, Nicaragua’s national flower. In addition to nylon carpeting and hand-woven wool rugs, the flooring uses Crema Marfil and Cambria stone. The millwork was crafted from mahogany and teak, with floral-inspired designs.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/managua-nicaragua-temple/photographs/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:56 -0600 Scaffolding has been erected around the tower of the Lethbridge Alberta Temple, providing crews with access to the structure as exterior finishing work continues. Nearby, the temple spire is taking shape on a staging pad, where it is being assembled and finished before being lifted into place atop the tower. Across the main structure, installation of the water-resistive barrier and exterior stone cladding continues to advance.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/lethbridge-alberta-temple/photographs/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:20:26 -0600 Construction of the Londrina Brazil Temple is in the final stages. Scaffolding has been removed from the steeple, and the exterior lighting system is operating, accentuating the temple’s architectural design in the evenings. Landscaping has also been installed throughout the grounds, including the lawns, flowerbeds, and hardscape elements. With the exterior work substantially complete, crews are focused on the final details.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/londrina-brazil-temple/photographs/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:46:43 -0600 The grounds surrounding the Salt Lake Temple reopened to pedestrians last week, offering new opportunities to view the historic temple and its recently completed entrance buildings up close. The temple is being prepared for a six-month open house and celebration beginning April 5, 2027, marking a remarkable return to history. On April 5, 1893, exactly 134 years earlier, the temple opened its doors to visitors on the day before its dedication. Interest in next year’s open house has already been extraordinary, with one million reservations made on the first day the reservation system opened. Details on upcoming ticket releases will be shared at TempleSquare.org.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/salt-lake-temple/photographs/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:34:51 -0600 Construction of the Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple is focused on interior finishes and landscaping, with crews establishing trees, lawns, shrubs, and other plantings throughout the grounds. The two-story temple will have approximately 18,449 square feet (1,714 square meters) of floor space. An adjoining ancillary building will provide an arrival center, patron housing, and a distribution center. Once completed, the temple will be the seventh dedicated temple in the Philippines.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/cagayan-de-oro-philippines-temple/photographs/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:02:43 -0600 Construction of the Ribeirão Preto Brazil Temple is entering its final stages. Monument sign panels have been installed, and stone cladding has been added to the front staircases. Scaffolding was recently removed from the temple tower following completion of stonework. An architectural lighting system is also being installed to illuminate the temple at night. Landscaping is well advanced, with lawns, planting beds, flowers, and palm trees giving the grounds a finished appearance.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/ribeirao-preto-brazil-temple/photographs/ Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:26:18 -0600 The construction barrier is being removed from the Santiago Chile West Temple site, revealing the ornamental fencing with its fleur-de-lis finials. Landscaping is taking shape around the site, including xeriscaping, lawns, flowers, shrubs, and trees. Scaffolding is being removed from the arrival center as exterior finishing work wraps up. Work continues on the tower and installation of stained glass, with some panels featuring the copihue flower, Chile’s national flower.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/santiago-west-chile-temple/photographs/ Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:49:08 -0600 Crews have begun pouring the slab foundation for the Naga Philippines Temple, about a month after the groundbreaking ceremony. The city of Naga is located at the center of the Bicol Peninsula, about 250 miles (400 kilometers) south of Manila. The new temple will provide greater access to temple ordinances for Latter-day Saints throughout Bicol. Currently, members travel to the Alabang Philippines Temple.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/naga-philippines-temple/photographs/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:49:18 -0600 Construction is advancing steadily on the Teresina Brazil Temple, where the foundation has been completed and the superstructure is now rising. Reinforced-concrete walls and columns are taking shape, with extensive formwork and rebar supporting the structural work. A tower crane stands over the site, assisting crews as construction progresses upward. Teresina sits on the eastern bank of the Parnaíba River on the border between the states of Piauí and Maranhão.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/teresina-brazil-temple/photographs/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:12:35 -0600 A welcome center has opened near the construction site of the Missoula Montana Temple, providing a place for visitors to learn more about the project and to view the construction progress. Visitors also have the opportunity to write their names on small, one-inch stones, which will be placed beneath the building as construction of the foundation continues, creating a unique connection between the community and the temple.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/missoula-montana-temple/photographs/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:19:46 -0600 Construction preparations are underway for the Florianópolis Brazil Temple, where crews have begun clearing and grading the temple site. Heavy equipment is removing vegetation and debris while the expansive property is leveled and prepared for construction. Fencing has been installed around the site as the groundwork for the project is established. A date for the groundbreaking ceremony has not yet been announced.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/florianopolis-brazil-temple/photographs/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:45:10 -0600 Following months of deep excavation and structural work on the substructure and underground parking facility for the Singapore Temple complex, construction has now shifted above ground. Crews are beginning structural framing for the multistory meetinghouse and arrival center that will stand at the rear of the property. At the front of the site, near the street, the temple will rise as the centerpiece of the complex.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/singapore-temple/photographs/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:08:37 -0600 Brick is climbing the walls of the meetinghouse next to the Lone Mountain Nevada Temple, while stacks of clay shingles await installation on the roof. On the temple, precast concrete cladding panels have been installed on the ground floor, with crews now moving upward to the second and third levels. Inside, framing for the temple’s rooms and corridors is taking shape. With the one-year anniversary of the groundbreaking just over three weeks away, the project is showing substantial progress.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/lone-mountain-nevada-temple/photographs/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:17:46 -0600