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President Holland Rededicates the Toronto Ontario Temple
President Jeffrey R. Holland, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, rededicated the Toronto Ontario Temple on Sunday, March 23, 2025. "Today we are happy to break the lock on the Toronto Ontario Temple and its grounds, to have what we pray will be a continuous flow of faithful recommend holders in this renewed opportunity now open to us," he said. "Today, may we not 'go through the temple,' but may we have the temple 'go through us.'" The temple was rededicated following a renovation that began in October 2023 and concluded in December 2024.
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Ground Broken for the Birmingham England Temple
Ground was formally broken for the Birmingham England Temple on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Elder Scott D. Whiting of the Seventy and president of the Europe North Area presided. "Today marks a joyous occasion as we break ground for the Birmingham England Temple," said Elder Whiting. "This holy house will stand as a beacon of faith, peace and devotion to Jesus Christ for generations to come. We pray that it will bless not only those who enter its doors but also the surrounding community, as a symbol of love, service and unity."
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Installing Stained-Glass Windows in the Cleveland Ohio Temple
Exterior cladding of the Cleveland Ohio Temple has reached the top of the tower, while panes of stained glass are installed in the window openings. The temple will be a beautiful addition to the City of Independence, located 8 miles south of Cleveland. Independence was established as a township in 1814, became a village in 1914, and a city in 1960. It is a community that blends quiet residential neighborhoods with bustling business districts.
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Smithfield Utah Temple: A Beautiful Cache Valley Landmark
"I have seen much of the world, but this peaceful valley surrounded by these majestic mountains always feels like home to me," said Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Smithfield Utah Temple, held 33 months ago. "It is among the most beautiful places on earth." This heavenly house of the Lord is further beautifying Utah's Cache Valley as exterior stone cladding is installed on the west side of the building.
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Metal Barrier Removed from the Davao Philippines Temple Site
The metal construction barrier has been removed from the front of the Davao Philippines Temple site and replaced with a see-through netting that allows the permanent ornamental fence to be seen. Tests of the exterior lighting system are underway, and work is progressing on landscaping the grounds. Installation of the front door has not yet begun. Construction at the temple complex began 52 months ago.
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Cladding the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple Tower
Cladding of the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple tower in stone has been the focus of the installing crews over the past several weeks. Once completed, the scaffolding will come down and the unfinished areas at the northwest corner of the temple and around the portico can be completed. The temple stands in a picturesque setting near a tree-covered knoll along the McKenzie River.
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Building the Steeple Pedestal Atop the Kaohsiung Taiwan Temple
Reinforced concrete walls have been constructed for the main body of the Kaohsiung Taiwan Temple, and work has begun on building the steeple pedestal that sits over the center of the building. Hip roofs have been added to the ancillary buildings, located on the north and south sides of the property. Construction on the project began almost 16 months ago in November 2023.
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Adding a Sheathing Layer to the Wichita Kansas Temple
Framing has topped out for the multi-tiered tower atop the Wichita Kansas Temple. It will later be capped with a pyramidal spire and finial. On the main body of the temple, a sheathing layer is being attached to the exterior surfaces of the modules. Hanging brackets will then be attached for securing the cladding panels. Construction has been underway for approximately six months.
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Planting Vegetation on the Yorba Linda California Temple Grounds
On the grounds of the Yorba Linda California Temple, a variety of plants, trees, and shrubs are being planted in the flowerbeds and garden areas. Walkways are being paved, lamp posts installed, and fence panels hung. On the exterior, cladding and roofing are progressing as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing move forward on the interior. Tile is being laid on the floors and some of the walls as millwork is installed in the rooms.
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Pouring the Basement Walls for the Kona Hawaii Temple Addition
Boom pumps are in use at the Kona Hawaii Temple renovation project to pump liquid concrete into the basement wall forms for the underground portion of the addition where the baptismal font will be housed. The temple is being reconstructed with a slightly larger footprint that will add an additional 2,825 square feet. The temple is located on the Big Island of Hawai'i where a new stake was recently organized, headquartered in Puna.
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Groundbreaking Held for the Antananarivo Madagascar Temple
Elder Denelson Silva, First Counselor in the Africa South Area Presidency, presided at the groundbreaking ceremony for Antananarivo Madagascar Temple on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was accompanied by Elder Dwayne J. van Heerden, Area Seventy, and other local leaders and dignitaries. In his site dedicatory prayer, spoken in Malagasy, Elder Silva asked "that not only the workforce, but the neighborhood, this city, this country and all the other cities that will be part of the district of the future Antananarivo Madagascar Temple can also feel that Thy future house will bring more peace, more hope and bring more faith in their lives."
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Structural Walls Rising for the Santiago West Chile Temple
The reinforced concrete structural walls of the Santiago West Chile Temple continue to rise. Construction of the 12,500-square-foot temple began 7 months ago in the Santiago commune of Maipú. It is the second temple to be constructed in Chile's capital (and largest city) where Church members are organized into 28 stakes. The city was founded in 1541 by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia.
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Sheathing and Cladding the Knoxville Tennessee Temple
As stone cladding of the Knoxville Tennessee Temple exterior progresses, the middle section of the tower has been sheathed, and a waterproofing barrier is being applied. Construction of this house of the Lord, which began almost 14 months ago, is moving forward at a good pace. The temple will serve Church members living in East Tennessee where a new stake was recently organized, headquartered in Johnson City.
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Mezzanine Level Walls in Place for the Ribeirão Preto Brazil Temple
The exterior walls are being set for the mezzanine level of the Ribeirão Preto Brazil Temple, which will be topped with a beautiful windowed tower. Despite the frequent rains, construction is progressing well thanks to the tilt-up method of construction being utilized. The two-story accommodation center will provide patron housing on the first floor and apartments for the temple president and matron and the counselors and assistant matrons on the second floor.
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Planting the Managua Nicaragua Temple Grounds
The royal palms that flank the entrance plaza to the Managua Nicaragua Temple are a majestic sight under the sunny blue Nicaraguan skies. Beneath the fluttering fronds are numerous plants that are being established in the flowerbeds on the grounds. Exterior cladding covers the body of the temple and has begun on the steeple frame.
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Trees Planted on the Modesto California Temple Grounds
On the grounds of the Modesto California Temple, trees are being planted and mulch is being spread in the parking lot islands. Scaffolding has been erected around the steeple frame ahead of sheathing and cladding while stone panels continue to be hung on the exterior walls. Construction of the 30,000-square-foot temple has been underway for the past 17 months.
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Teton River Idaho Temple Foundation Progress
On the north side of the Eastern Idaho community of Rexburg, home to Brigham Young University–Idaho, construction continues on the city's second temple. The Teton River Idaho Temple will be a three-story edifice of approximately 100,000 square feet. Most of the basement walls have been installed, and utility lines are being run. The temple is located near the intersection of North 2nd East and Teton River Temple Street.
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Installing a Sheathing Wrap on the Londrina Brazil Temple
A sheathing wrap is being fastened to the concrete exterior walls of the Londrina Brazil Temple to protect the structure against water intrusion. Located in the state of Paraná in the South Region of Brazil, Londrina (literally "Little London") was named after British entrepreneurs who established railroad transportation in the region. Construction of the temple began nearly 7 months ago.
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First President and Matron of the Harare Zimbabwe Temple Called
Dunstan George Bernard Tiwayi Chadambuka and Pertunia Mudarikwa Chadambuka of the Mutare Zimbabwe Stake have been called as the first president and matron of the Harare Zimbabwe Temple. President Chadambuka is a bishopric counselor and temple worker and a former Area Seventy, mission president, district president, and branch president. Sister Chadambuka is a ward Primary president and temple worker and former mission president companion, district Relief Society president, branch Relief Society president, and branch Young Women president.
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First Ground Floor Slab Poured for the Austin Texas Temple
The first concrete slab has been poured for the ground floor of the Austin Texas Temple. The project began with installing the partial basement where the support walls for the baptismal font can be seen. Footings were then installed for the main floor before the concrete slab was poured. The holes in the slab will accommodate plumbing lines that will connect to underground pipes.
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Construction Progress at the Grand Rapids Michigan Temple Site
Since December's groundbreaking event for the Grand Rapids Michigan Temple, construction has been underway at the site for the past three months. The footings and foundations for the temple are being installed, and the exterior walls for the ancillary building are being erected. Along the street side of the property, ground is being prepared for paving the driveways and parking areas.
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Roof Deck Installed on the Anchorage Alaska Temple
The roof deck has been installed on the Anchorage Alaska Temple, and the windows and doorways are being covered to enclose the structure. Similarly, the maintenance building that is under construction in the north corner has been enclosed in plastic sheeting. The temple stands on the site of the former Anchorage stake center, which was demolished before construction began. The currently operating temple, dedicated in 1999, is located at the south end of the property. It will be replaced with a new meetinghouse once the new temple is completed.
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Final Stages of Cladding the Ephraim Utah Temple
Exterior cladding of the Ephraim Utah Temple is in the final stages. In addition to the steeple, the north and south walls of the building have been clad and portions of the east and west walls. Areas remaining to be clad include the front portico, the rear center section, and various upper walls. The concrete hardscape structures have been waterproofed and will also be clad. Lamp posts have been installed along driveways and in the parking areas.
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Ornamental Fence Visible at the Alabang Philippines Temple
With the construction barrier removed from the Alabang Philippines Temple site, the ornamental fence is now visible from the street. Deciduous trees, plants, and groundcover have been planted in the park strip along the sidewalk. The temple is located approximately 15 miles (25 kilometers) south of the Manila Philippines Temple. It will serve many of the 51 stakes and 13 districts that currently belong to the Manila temple district.
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Site Preparations to Begin for the Vancouver Washington Temple
Approvals have been granted for preliminary construction at the Vancouver Washington Temple site. Crews will clear the land, install utilities, and realign Bybee Road to accommodate construction of the temple. "The commencement of this work marks an exciting milestone in the process of building a house of the Lord in the Vancouver area," said Elder Gordon L. Treadway, Area Authority for the Church. "This sacred place will be a tremendous blessing for the many Latter-day Saints in the area and throughout Southwest Washington. We are grateful for the ongoing support and collaboration from the city of Camas." A groundbreaking date will be announced later.
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Scaffolding Coming Down from the Bacolod Philippines Temple Tower
Scaffolding is being removed from the domed central tower of the Bacolod Philippines Temple, as cladding of the exterior wraps up. The roof parapet features decorative urns that add a distinct beautify to this house of the Lord. Landscaping of the grounds continues where plantings are getting underway in the flowerbeds. The temple is one of five currently under construction in the Philippines.
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Installing Portico Column Wraps at the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple
At the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple, column wraps are being installed around the structural pillars of the front portico. Most of the exterior walls have been plastered and painted, and stained glass installation is underway. Soft landscaping has begun with the spreading of mulch and the planting of trees. The temple has been under construction for approximately 40 months.
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Cladding of the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple Completed
Scaffolding has been removed from the central tower that sits atop the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple where the work of stone cladding has been completed. Interior finish work and landscaping is progressing. The temple is one of two under construction in Central America, the other being the Managua Nicaragua Temple. Plans have been announced for two more temples in Guatemala and another in El Salvador.
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Cladding of the Lindon Utah Temple Nears Completion
At the Lindon Utah Temple site, scaffolding has been removed from the south steeple and most of the north steeple. The newly clad structures rise high above the temple roof, pointing toward heaven. In addition to the north steeple, a little work remains on the north and south porticos, but the building's exterior is nearly complete. Decorative window spandrels are being installed between the stained-glass windows on the second and third floors.
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Neiafu Tonga Temple Stands Next to Saineha High School
Even under rainy conditions, construction work moves forward at the Neiafu Tonga Temple site where crews are preparing the grounds for landscaping. The temple sits next to the campus of Saineha High School where students are educated in an intercultural, gospel-centered environment that increases faith in God and the restored gospel. The curriculum is intellectually enlarging, character building, and leads to a life of learning and service.
