Puebla Mexico Temple

Puebla Mexico Temple
Map
Number191
Dedication19 May 2024, by Gerrit W. Gong
Site6.81 acres (2.76 ha)
Floor area35,861 sq ft (3,331.6 m2)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

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Puebla Mexico Temple

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Additional information
Announced7 October 2018, by Russell M. Nelson[1][2]
Groundbreaking30 November 2019, by Arnulfo Valenzuela[3]
Open houseMarch 29 to April 20, 2024
LocationPuebla, Puebla, Mexico
Geographic coordinates19°05′05″N 98°14′09″W / 19.0846°N 98.2359°W / 19.0846; -98.2359
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms4
Sealing rooms3
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The Puebla Mexico Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Puebla, Mexico. The intent to build the temple was announced on October 7, 2018, by church president Russell M. Nelson, during general conference.[5] The temple is the 14th in Mexico and first in the state of Puebla.[6] A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on November 30, 2019, conducted by Arnulfo Valenzuela, a church general authority.[7]

  1. ^ "Twelve Temples Announced as October 2018 General Conference Closes: Number of temples operating, announced or under construction now above 200", Newsroom, LDS Church, 7 October 2018
  2. ^ LDS Church announces plans to build 12 new temples worldwide, pioneer generation temples will be renovated, KSTU Fox 13, 7 October 2018
  3. ^ Groundbreaking Announced for Puebla Mexico Temple, Newsroom, 24 September 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
  4. ^ Also confirmed here
  5. ^ "President Russell M. Nelson: 'Becoming Exemplary Latter-day Saints'". Church News. 2018-10-07. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  6. ^ "Puebla Mexico Temple". Church News. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  7. ^ "Ground broken for the Puebla Mexico Temple". Church News. 2019-12-01. Retrieved 2024-11-01.