Puebla Mexico Temple

Groundbreaking of the Puebla Mexico Temple

The groundbreaking of the Puebla Mexico Temple was presided over by Elder Arnulfo Valenzuela, Mexico Area president, on Nov. 30, 2019. Elder Rafael E. Pino and Elder John C. Pingree Jr. — the first and second counselors, respectively, in the Mexico Area presidency — were also in attendance.

During his remarks to the congregation, Elder Pino said, “I assure you, dear neighbors, that the Church is going to be a good neighbor. This will be a place where you will feel peace, where holiness will radiate. This beautiful building will bring great improvements to the community. It will be a beautiful building, with very beautiful and clean gardens. We will be good neighbors without a doubt.”

The Puebla Mexico Temple is scheduled to be dedicated May 19, 2024, by Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

The Puebla Mexico Temple was announced Oct. 7, 2018, by Church President Russell M. Nelson. The groundbreaking and site dedication were held on Nov. 30, 2019, and presided over by Elder Arnulfo Valenzuela, Mexico Area president.

After a public open house from March 29 to April 20, 2024, the Puebla Mexico Temple will be dedicated May 19, 2024, by Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Architecture and Design of the Puebla Mexico Temple

As shown in exterior renderings and plans, the Puebla Mexico Temple will be a one-story building with a central tower above the entrance. Around the house of the Lord is a line of rectangular windows, and the arch around the entry doors is also a rectangle. Atop the building’s multilevel tower, which sits on a square base, is a domed cupola with an arched window on each side.

The temple’s exterior is planned to be white with red roofing, and the doors will be brown. A small fountain will stand in front of the entrance. Palm trees, grass fields and bushes with colors like purple, pink and yellow will adorn the grounds.

Groundbreaking Photos of the Puebla Mexico Temple