President Dallin H. Oaks is leading Latter-day Saints through a ‘glorious season of temple building’
President Dallin H. Oaks is overseeing a period of significant temple construction and renovation within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Multiple temples are being built or renovated worldwide, including locations in Mexico, Ecuador, and the United States. The Church has announced milestones for several temples and is accelerating construction while slowing down new temple announcements.
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- ✓ President Dallin H. Oaks is leading Latter-day Saints through a 'glorious season of temple building'
- ✓ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has 383 houses of the Lord worldwide
- ✓ President Oaks has slowed temple announcements and is accelerating construction
- ✓ The Cuernavaca Mexico and Otavalo Ecuador Temples are among the new temple projects
What changed
President Oaks has slowed down new temple announcements while accelerating construction across the Church, marking a shift in the temple building process.
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President Dallin H. Oaks leads Latter-day Saints in a 'glorious season of temple building'
President Dallin H. Oaks is overseeing a period of significant temple construction and renovation within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Multiple temples are being built or renovated worldwide, including locations in Mexico, Ecuador, and the United States. The Church has announced milestones for several temples and is accelerating construction while slowing down new temple announcements.
Why it matters
This temple building effort is part of a larger initiative by President Oaks to increase the number of temples and improve facilities for members of the Church. The Church currently has 383 houses of the Lord worldwide, with more under construction or planned. This development is significant for Latter-day Saints, who view temples as sacred spaces for spiritual growth and community.
What is confirmed
- President Dallin H. Oaks is leading Latter-day Saints through a 'glorious season of temple building'
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has 383 houses of the Lord worldwide
- President Oaks has slowed temple announcements and is accelerating construction
- The Cuernavaca Mexico and Otavalo Ecuador Temples are among the new temple projects
What to watch next
- Updates on the Salt Lake Temple Celebration
- New temple announcements and groundbreaking ceremonies
- Completion milestones for ongoing temple construction projects
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- Deseret News — President Dallin H. Oaks is leading Latter-day Saints through a ‘glorious season of temple building’
- newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org — News for the Cuernavaca Mexico and Otavalo Ecuador Temples
- thechurchnews.com — See 6 maps showing the worldwide locations of Church’s 383 houses of the Lord
- LDS Living — The first international temple announced under Pres. Oaks just got a site location
- ABC4 Utah — Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces milestones for multiple temples
- www.thechurchnews.com — President Dallin H. Oaks: ‘Concluding remarks’
- www.ldsdaily.com — 7 Takeaways from President Dallin H. Oaks’ October 2026 General Conference Address
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