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New, remodeled LDS temples bring total to 139

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By Joseph Walker, Deseret News

Published: Monday, Oct. 1 2012 5:00 a.m. MDT

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The past year has seen the LDS Church dedicate four new temples, rededicate another and break ground to launch the construction of four more, as "the building of temples continues uninterrupted," according to church President Thomas S. Monson.

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Groundbreaking ceremonies heralding the start of temple construction have been held during the past year for new temples being built in Payson, Utah; Sapporo, Japan; Fortaleza, Brazil; Tijuana, Mexico; Indianapolis, Ind.; and Provo, Utah, where that city's second temple — the Provo City Center Temple — will be built on the site of the historic Provo Tabernacle, which was destroyed by fire in late 2010.

"The building of temples continues uninterrupted," President Monson said during last October's general conference, adding that the church is making progress in placing temples closer to church members.

There are 139 temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in operation around the world, with 14 more temples under construction and 13 in various stages of planning and preparation.

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Razzle2
Bluffdale, UT

skeptic "Are there statistics on the percent of capacity use of the Temples, are they fully employed, or are they more symbolic and public attractions for Mormon out reach and statements of presence."

Right....really? Star Valley, More..

  • 2:09 p.m. Oct. 1, 2012
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skeptic
Phoenix, AZ

Are there statistics on the percent of capacity use of the Temples, are they fully employed, or are they more symbolic and public attractions for Mormon out reach and statements of presence.

  • 12:56 p.m. Oct. 1, 2012
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Twin Lights
Louisville, KY

Skeptic,

I have limited experience in the west but my infrequent observation of temples there indicates that they are well utilized. In the east, the smaller temples I am familiar with get strong usage when you would expect they would - More..

  • 2:39 p.m. Oct. 1, 2012
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