Temples
Wichita temple open house underway
abc4.com reports the Wichita Kansas Temple opened for public tours September 21, with the open house running through October 11 before dedication later in October.
September 26, 2026 at 5:03 AM MT · via abc4.com · 2 sources
New statue of Christ installed on Temple Square as barriers come down
A new statue of the Savior has been installed on Temple Square as construction barriers are removed following the nearly seven-year closure for renovation. The statue's placement marks a visible milestone in the Temple Square restoration project.
September 25, 2026 at 5:01 PM MT · via Church News · 3 sources
Temple Square reopens after nearly seven-year closure
Temple Square reopened to public access September 25 after barricades that stood for nearly seven years were removed, FOX 13 reports. The iconic Salt Lake City site had been closed to through-traffic during the Salt Lake Temple's extensive renovation.
September 25, 2026 at 1:03 PM MT · via FOX 13 Salt Lake City · 4 sources
Church outlines transportation plans for Salt Lake Temple open house
The Church has released additional transportation planning details for the Salt Lake Temple open house expected to draw 22,000 visitors daily for six months in 2027. KSL reports the planning includes shuttle routes, parking arrangements, and coordination with RootsTech.
September 25, 2026 at 3:26 AM MT · via KSL · 4 sources
LDS Church to open Cincinnati-area temple in Mason, Ohio
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will open a temple in Mason, Ohio, in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Axios reports the temple is nearing completion and public tours are expected to be scheduled soon.
September 22, 2026 at 3:22 AM MT · via Axios · 5 sources
San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple opens to media ahead of public tours
More than 25 national and local media organizations attended a news conference and tour of the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple on Monday, September 21. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invited representatives to view the temple before it opens to the public.
September 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM MT · via Church Newsroom · 4 sources
Wichita Kansas Temple opens for public tours ahead of dedication
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has begun public tours of the Wichita Kansas Temple ahead of its scheduled dedication. Open houses allow members and the general public to tour temples before they are dedicated and restricted to members with recommend interviews.
September 21, 2026 at 4:02 PM MT · via ABC4 Utah · 9 sources
Milestones announced for four LDS temples across three continents
The Church announced milestones for temples in Knoxville, Tennessee; Smithfield, Utah; La Paz, Bolivia; and Cincinnati, Ohio. The updates include open house dates, groundbreaking schedules, and construction progress reports.
September 21, 2026 at 10:02 AM MT · via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org · 2 sources
Barcelona temple groundbreaking draws eclipse comparison
Church leaders at the Barcelona temple groundbreaking ceremony on September 19 compared the occasion to August's total solar eclipse visible across Spain, calling both transformative events that caused people to pause and look up.
September 19, 2026 at 12:03 PM MT · via Church Newsroom · 4 sources
Additional Salt Lake Temple tickets available; Knoxville temple tours announced
The Church released additional reservation slots for the Salt Lake Temple open house, while the Knoxville Tennessee Temple announced it will offer public tours starting in October. Both announcements expand public access to temple interiors before dedications restrict entry.
September 18, 2026 at 11:03 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 7 sources
Salt Lake Temple preservation called 'miracle,' engineer says
A project official told a University of Utah audience that the multiyear effort to seismically secure the Salt Lake Temple has been "nothing short of another miracle," comparing it to the original 1890s construction.
September 17, 2026 at 9:02 PM MT · via KSL · 4 sources
LDS Church announces Mason temple opening dates
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced it will open its Mason temple, Axios reports. The announcement provides dates for the temple's public opening.
September 17, 2026 at 7:02 PM MT · via Axios · 8 sources