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Christofferson Rededicates San Diego California Temple After Repairs

8/24/2026

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President D. Todd Christofferson rededicated the San Diego California Temple on Aug. 23, 2026.
The temple closed in July 2023 for HVAC upgrades and roof repairs.
A public open house June 18–July 11, 2026 drew nearly 300,000 visitors.
About 550 members attended the 11 a.m. ceremony, broadcast to 16 stakes in California and Arizona.
President Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated the temple in 1993; it is one of nine LDS temples in California.

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President D. Todd Christofferson rededicated the San Diego California Temple on Aug. 23, 2026.
The temple closed in July 2023 for HVAC upgrades and roof repairs.
A public open house June 18–July 11, 2026 drew nearly 300,000 visitors.
About 550 members attended the 11 a.m. ceremony, broadcast to 16 stakes in California and Arizona.
President Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated the temple in 1993; it is one of nine LDS temples in California.