Full Breakdown
Upcoming Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
12/16/2025, 12:05:38 PM
Bacolod Philippines Temple: Open House and Dedication Dates Announced
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has officially announced the dates for the open house and dedication of the Bacolod Philippines Temple. A media day is scheduled for April 13, 2026, with invited guests touring the temple on April 14–15. The public is invited to an open house from April 16 to May 2, 2026, excluding Sundays. The temple dedication will take place on May 31, 2026, at 10 a.m., presided over by Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, with a rebroadcast at 2 p.m. This temple, one of two set to be dedicated in May 2026, was announced by President Russell M. Nelson in October 2019. The Philippines is home to nearly 900,000 Latter-day Saints across approximately 1,325 congregations, and the Bacolod Temple will join existing temples in Cebu City, Manila, and Urdaneta.
Sunnyvale California Temple: Name Change and Construction Plans
In a related development, the San José California Temple has been renamed the Sunnyvale California Temple, reflecting its planned location in Sunnyvale, California. This decision was made by the First Presidency and announced in a December 15 news release. The temple will be a single-story building covering approximately 30,000 square feet, situated on a 4.73-acre site at 771 W. Fremont Ave. in Sunnyvale. An accompanying distribution center is also planned to enhance access to worship and gospel study resources for local members. The Sunnyvale Temple is one of 12 temples in California, which includes those currently operating, under construction, or in planning stages. California is home to nearly 730,000 Latter-day Saints, making it the second U.S. state with the most Church members, after Utah.
Future Developments in California and Texas
In addition to the Sunnyvale Temple, the Church is preparing to begin preliminary infrastructure work on the Fairview Texas Temple, located on an eight-acre property at 681 East Stacy Road in Fairview, Texas. While specific dates for groundbreaking or construction commencement have not yet been established, the Church has expressed gratitude for the cooperation of the Town of Fairview in moving forward with the permitting process.
Criticism & Opposition
While the announcements regarding the new temples have been largely positive, some community members have raised concerns about the impact of new temple constructions on local infrastructure and resources. These concerns often center around increased traffic and the need for additional community services.
Official Statements & Responses
The Church has emphasized the importance of temples as sacred structures that provide opportunities for members to participate in sacred ceremonies uniting families eternally. The First Presidency stated, “As the Church grows, more temples will be built so that more families can have access to that greatest of all blessings, that of eternal life.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “As the Church grows, more temples will be built so that more families can have access to that greatest of all blessings, that of eternal life,” — President Russell M. Nelson, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- “The Church is grateful for the cooperation of the Town of Fairview as we move forward with the permitting on this project.” — Church Official
These developments reflect the ongoing expansion of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, aiming to meet the spiritual needs of its growing membership in the Philippines and California.
