The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has some exciting updates about new temples in Mexico and Brazil, along with new locations in Idaho and South Carolina.
San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple
The open house for the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple starts on September 21, 2026, with a media day. Public tours run from September 24 to October 10, 2026, except on Sundays and October 3. Elder Dale G. Renlund from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will lead the dedication on November 1, 2026. This temple adds to the growing number of Latter-day Saint temples in Mexico, which now totals 27.
Interesting Fact: Over 1.5 million Latter-day Saints live in Mexico, meeting in around 1,800 congregations. The expansion reflects a significant growth trend for the Church in Latin America.
Santos Brazil Temple
On August 1, 2026, the groundbreaking for the Santos Brazil Temple will take place. Elder Ronald M. Barcellos will oversee the ceremony. Brazil is witnessing remarkable growth within the Church, with more than 1.5 million members and over 2,000 congregations. President Russell M. Nelson announced the Santos Temple in April 2022, emphasizing the temple’s role in enhancing spiritual momentum for Church members.
Caldwell Idaho Temple
The Caldwell Idaho Temple will be built on a spacious 19.2-acre site, featuring an 82,000-square-foot structure, including a meetinghouse. Idaho currently hosts ten temples, showing rapid growth in membership, with over 480,000 Latter-day Saints in about 1,300 congregations.
Greenville South Carolina Temple
Situated on an 8.8-acre plot, the Greenville South Carolina Temple will be a single-story, 18,850-square-foot building. This temple will be the second in the state, joining the Columbia South Carolina Temple, dedicated in 1999. Nearly 47,000 Latter-day Saints currently gather in 90 congregations across South Carolina.
User Reactions: Social media has buzzing with excitement about these new temples. Many members express their joy at having spaces to worship and connect with their faith.
Conclusion
These temple announcements reflect ongoing community growth and spiritual commitment among Latter-day Saints. As these temples open and break ground, members look forward to the blessings they will bring to their lives and communities. For more detailed information, you can check the official Church website.
