Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Steel columns have been installed around the Cody Wyoming Temple modules, as framing of the upper structures gets underway. Construction of the temple began late last year following a ruling made by a district court judge in August 2024, that upheld the City of Cody's approval of a conditional use permit. A neighborhood group opposed to the location of the temple has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court of Wyoming. It is scheduled to be heard on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 ..read more

Monday, February 3, 2025 The Florianópolis Brazil Temple will be built on a 5.5-acre site located at Rua Cassol, 1120 in the Kobrasol neighborhood of São José, an adjoining city east of Florianópolis. It will stand across the street from the São José stake center. No exterior rendering has been released, as detailed design plans for the temple are still in development. The temple was the 23rd to be announced for the country of Brazil and will be the first constructed in the state of Santa Catarina ..read more

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 The location of the Huntsville Alabama Temple has been announced as a 21-acre property located southeast of the intersection of Gillespie Road and Browns Ferry Road in Madison, Alabama. Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 30,000 square feet. The temple will be the second in the state, joining the Birmingham Alabama Temple, which was dedicated in 2000 by former Church President Gordon B. Hinckley ..read more

Friday, January 10, 2025 A statement was issued yesterday by Elder Mark A. Bragg, president of the North America West Area, regarding the wildfires affecting Greater Los Angeles: "…We mourn with those who have experienced loss and ask for the Savior’s comforting spirit to be with them. We also express gratitude for the acts of faith and work sustaining those affected by this crisis. At this time, the Church is mobilizing its resources. Everyone is encouraged to volunteer and make themselves available to assist those in need. The Church is committed to helping during this emergency and througho ..read more

Friday, December 20, 2024 The beautiful stone exterior of the Bacolod Philippines Temple is visible over the blue construction barrier that surrounds the property. The project began three years with a groundbreaking ceremony where Elder Taniela B. Wakolo, Philippines Area President, said in his dedicatory prayer: "We have patiently waited for the time that a temple will grace this Bacolod area. Thy children here and those who will be served by the Bacolod temple district, their predecessors and their posterity, have yearned for the ordinances and covenants of the temple ..read more

Monday, December 16, 2024 An exterior rendering for the proposed design of the beautiful Winchester Virginia Temple has been published. The 30,000-square-foot temple will be constructed in the historic city (founded in 1744) on an 11.27-acre site located at 200 Merrimans Lane in Winchester. It will be the second temple constructed in the Old Dominion state, following the Richmond Virginia Temple (2023). A third temple has been announced for Roanoke ..read more

Monday, December 16, 2024 An exterior rendering of the Harrisburg Pennsylvania Temple has been published. The 20,000-square-foot, single-story temple will be constructed on a 5.36-acre site located at 605 Rutherford Road in Harrisburg. It will be the third temple built in Pennsylvania, following the Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple (2016) and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple (2024 ..read more

Monday, December 16, 2024 An artistic rendering of the Mexico City Benemérito Mexico Temple has been released. The two-story temple of approximately 29,000 square feet will stand near the Mexico City Missionary Training Center, located at Tenayuca-Chalmita 828 in the Zona Escolar neighborhood of the Gustavo A. Madero borough of Mexico City. It will be the second temple constructed in the city, following the Mexico City Mexico Temple (1983 ..read more

Monday, December 16, 2024 The location of the Buenos Aires City Center Argentina Temple has been announced as a 1.56-acre site located at the intersection of Avenida Córdoba and Reconquista in the San Nicolás neighborhood of Downtown Buenos Aires. The property previously served as a parking lot. The temple will be the second in Greater Buenos Aires, following the Buenos Aires Argentina Temple (1980 ..read more

Monday, November 25, 2024 The groundbreaking ceremony for the Tacloban City Philippines Temple will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Elder Michael B. Strong, Second Counselor in the Philippines Area Presidency, will preside. The temple will be constructed on a 6.99-acre site located on Tacloban Bypass Road in the Utap-Caibaan neighborhood of Tacloban City. Plans call for a two-story temple of approximately 21,407 square feet ..read more