Two new temples bring the Church's global count to 385
Dedications in Wichita and San Luis Potosi mark the 228th and 229th consecrated buildings in the network.
By Gabriela Ivanov ·
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gained access to two new places of worship on Nov. 1. The dedications in Wichita, Kansas, and San Luis Potosí, Mexico, added 2,250 square feet of new sacred space to the church's infrastructure. These additions bring the total number of temples dedicated, under construction, or in planning to 385.
The San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple is the 228th building dedicated in the church's history. It sits on 3.9 acres and features a 9,300-square-foot structure. The building serves a district that includes seven stakes across the Mexican states of San Luis Potosí, Aguascalientes, and Zacatecas. It is the 15th dedicated temple in Mexico. The church announced the project on April 3, 2022, and broke ground on March 9, 2024.
The Wichita Kansas Temple is the 229th dedicated building. It occupies 6.4 acres with a 9,950-square-foot structure that stands 97.5 feet tall. This is the first temple in the state of Kansas. It serves four stakes in central and western Kansas. The project was also announced on April 3, 2022, with groundbreaking occurring on Sept. 7, 2024.
Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the San Luis Potosí temple. He told members that the building is special because of the people who make covenants there. He noted that the city was established after silver deposits were found in 1592. He compared the temple's offerings to the region's history of treasure and water. Sister Ruth Renlund, who accompanied her husband, described the weekend as a spiritually rich experience for the community.
Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Wichita temple. He expressed hope that individuals would find peace in their challenges by attending. Dorothy Lawrence, a member who lost her husband Roger in 43 years of marriage, attended the dedication. She said the temple is a blessing because it is close enough that attending is not a sacrifice. Her daughter teaches classes to students in Nigeria, which heightened Dorothy's appreciation for local access.
Izaya Vimahi, a member from Hawaii who now lives in Kansas, said the temple serves as a beacon of hope. He and his wife McKayla Vimahi, who married nearly five years ago, plan to attend more regularly. McKayla Vimahi said she learned from Elder Kearon that finding the Lord involves doing what others cannot do for themselves. The next temple dedication is scheduled for Nov. 22 in Torreón, Mexico.
The church will dedicate the Torreón Mexico Temple by Elder Gary E. Stevenson. This will be the 16th dedicated temple in Mexico. The two new temples opened after public open houses that ran from Sept. 24 to Oct. 10, 2026.
