Latter-day Saint temples continue to be built around the world as the gospel of Jesus Christ rolls forth. Here’s a quick look at temple news and updates from this last week.
Winnipeg Manitoba Temple Dedicated
On Sunday, October 31, Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Winnipeg Manitoba Temple. It is the 169th temple to go into operation, and the first temple to be dedicated in nearly two years due to postponements caused by Covid-19.
Rio De Janeiro Brazil Temple Open House And Dedication Dates
A public open house for the Rio De Janeiro Brazil Temple has been announced. The open house will run from Saturday, March 26 until Saturday, April 16, 2022, and will be open to the public. The temple will be dedicated on May 8 by Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Pago Pago American Samoa Temple Groundbreaking
Ground was broken for the construction of the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple on October 30. It will be the second temple constructed in the Samoan Islands. The temple will be built in the Ottoville neighborhood of Pago Pago.
Temple Reopenings
The Buenos Aires Argentina Temple is reopening in Phase 2.
The Pocatello Idaho Temple will reopen in Phase 3 after its dedication on November 7, 2021. Ordinances will begin as early as November 16, 2021.
After serving a mission to Samara, Russia, Tyler graduated from Utah Valley University with a degree in Creative Writing. Tyler is the author of Away From The Sun, a short collection of his written works. He lives in Provo with his drop-dead gorgeous wife, enjoys playing basketball, playing the banjo, studying history, and collecting Pokemon cards. Follow Tyler on Instagram @therealtylerbnelson
