• Madrid Spain Temple© Fernando J. Calderon
Madrid Spain Temple

MADRID SPAIN TEMPLE
© Fernando J. Calderon

 

HOLINESS TO THE LORD
THE HOUSE OF THE LORD

"[Building this House] may be called a temporal work, but it pertains to the salvation of ourselves as well as our friends who have passed behind the veil, and also to the generations that are to come after us."
—Brigham Young

LATEST NEWS & EVENTS

Tarawa Kiribati Temple Awaits Next Phase of Construction

The latest photograph of the Tarawa Kiribati Temple shows the interconnected modules assembled on the foundation with windows installed in the framed openings. While the overall appearance of the temple has changed little in recent months, crews continue to make gradual progress as they prepare for the next phase of construction. Church members living on this remote Pacific atoll will be greatly blessed by the presence of the temple.
Photo:  Cole Robison

Construction Barrier Removed from Main Street Plaza

The majority of the construction barrier separating Main Street Plaza from the east side of the Salt Lake Temple has been removed, revealing the temple's elegant permanent ornamental fencing and lantern-topped posts. Demolition of the former Plaza Hotel is nearing completion, while restoration work continues on the historic Beehive House and Lion House. A six-month public open house, known as the Salt Lake Temple Celebration, is scheduled to run daily from April 5 through October 1, 2027, welcoming visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Photo:  Noy Ugay

Fort Worth Texas Temple President and Matron Called

Tommy Lawrence Hamilton and Debra Diane Prather Hamilton of the Hurst Texas Stake have been called as president and matron of the new Fort Worth Texas Temple. President Hamilton is a temple preparation instructor and temple sealer and former stake presidency counselor, bishop and high councilor. Sister Hamilton is a temple preparation instructor and temple worker and former ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Young Women presidency counselor and ward Primary presidency counselor.
Photo:  Temple de Cali, Colombia Facebook page

Front Portico Panels Installed at the Cali Colombia Temple

The exterior of the Cali Colombia Temple continues to take on its distinctive identity as crews install ornate stone panels across the front portico. Recently, engraved stones bearing the sacred inscription—Holiness to the Lord – The House of the Lord (in Spanish)—were set above the main entrance, marking an important milestone in the exterior finishing work. Across the street, reinforced concrete walls are rising for the ancillary building, where structural construction continues.

TEMPLE STATISTICS



385

Total


219

Dedicated


61

Under Construction


105

Announced


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Tarawa Kiribati Temple
Modules anchored to foundation; windows installed
Salt Lake Temple
4th dedicated temple in operation; closed for renovation; preparing for public open house beginning 5 April 2027
Fort Worth Texas Temple
Major construction completed; finalizing work on the interior and landscaping; furnishing the interior; temple president and matron called
Cali Colombia Temple
Exterior cladding underway; foundation work for ancillary building progressing