The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the groundbreaking ceremony for the San Luis Potosí México Temple, marking a significant step forward for the project. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 9, 2024, signaling the commencement of construction for this sacred edifice in central Mexico. Elder Sean Douglas, a General Authority Seventy, will preside over the groundbreaking service and dedicate the site with a prayer.
This new temple, designed to be 9,300 square feet, will be built on a 3.87-acre site strategically located across from Parque Morales in San Luis Potosí. This location, announced in October 2022, places the temple in a prominent and accessible area within the city. The plans for the San Luis Potosí México Temple were initially revealed in April 2022 by President Russell M. Nelson, demonstrating the ongoing expansion of the Church and its commitment to providing sacred spaces for worship and spiritual growth in Mexico.
San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple exterior rendering. The temple will be constructed near Parque Morales, serving members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the San Luis Potosí region.
The official exterior rendering of the San Luis Potosí México Temple was unveiled on February 5, 2024, coinciding with the groundbreaking announcement. This rendering provides a first look at the design of the temple, which will be a single-story structure. The temple’s architecture is expected to reflect the rich cultural and historical influences of the San Luis Potosí region, becoming a beautiful landmark in the community.
San Luis Potosí, the capital and most populous city of the state of the same name, is a major industrial and metropolitan center in central Mexico, with a population exceeding one million residents. The San Luis Potosí México Temple will become the 18th temple in Mexico, joining a network of temples that serve Latter-day Saints across the nation. At the time of its announcement, there were 17 other temples in Mexico, including those in major cities and regions such as Ciudad Juárez, Colonia Juárez Chihuahua, Culiacán, Guadalajara, and Mexico City, highlighting the extensive presence of the Church in the country.
Aerial view of the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple site in Fraccionamiento del Parque, San Luis Potosí. The 3.87-acre site is located at Arboleda 100, near Parque Morales.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the San Luis Potosí México Temple is a highly anticipated event for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the region and across Mexico. This temple represents a significant spiritual landmark and will provide countless blessings to individuals and families for generations to come. Further details about the temple and the groundbreaking ceremony can be found on the official newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
