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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
Houston Texas South Temple Renamed the Fort Bend Texas Temple
The Houston Texas South Temple has been renamed the Fort Bend Texas Temple. It will be the second temple constructed in Greater Houston, joining the Houston Texas Temple. The sacred structure will rise on a 15.7-acre site located north of Fort Bend Parkway on the west side of Sienna Parkway in Missouri City, Texas. Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 46,000 square feet with an adjoining ancillary building and an on-site meetinghouse.
Groundbreaking Date Announced for the Teresina Brazil Temple
Elder Ciro Schmeil, First Counselor in the Brazil Area Presidency, will preside at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Teresina Brazil Temple on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The temple will rise on a 3.6-acre site located at the convergence of Av. Raul Lopes and Rua Des. Pedro Conde in the Noivos neighborhood of Teresina. Plans call for a temple of approximately 25,420 square feet.
Verdant Grounds of the Neiafu Tonga Temple
The lush green grass and foliage on the grounds of the Neiafu Tonga Temple are flourishing under the warm tropical conditions. The meticulously landscaped gardens are reflective of the natural beauty of heaven and provide a place for individuals to contemplate or for friend and family groups to gather. The arched transom window over the main entrance has been installed, matching the arched windows in the steeple.
Carving Italian Travertine for the Manhattan New York Temple
The same travertine quarries that built ancient Rome are now supplying the exterior cladding panels for the Manhattan New York Temple, which has been closed for major renovation for nearly two years. Prized for its strength and beauty, the durable stone was used for Rome's most famous landmarks, including the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, and Bernini's great colonnade. The stonecutting firm fulfilling the order for the temple has been carving travertine for four generations. The made-to-measure panels are like puzzle pieces that are secured to the exterior walls, using an identification system that pinpoints the panels' precise locations.
TEMPLE STATISTICS
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Total
213
Dedicated
63
Under Construction
107
Announced
The construction and renovation of Latter-day Saint temples is determined by the Church's First Presidency. New temple locations are most often announced at the Church's semiannual General Conference meetings.
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