Bacolod Philippines Temple Achieves Milestones and San José California Temple Gets Renamed
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made significant announcements concerning two temples: the Bacolod Philippines Temple and the Sunnyvale California Temple.
Bacolod Philippines Temple Milestones
The Bacolod Philippines Temple is set to achieve important milestones in 2026. A media day for invited guests will occur on April 13, 2026. Following this, the public can tour the temple during an open house from April 16 to May 2, excluding Sundays. The temple dedication will be presided over by Elder Neil L. Andersen from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 10 a.m., with a rebroadcast at 2 p.m.
This temple was announced in October 2019 by President Russell M. Nelson, highlighting the commitment to providing access to sacred spaces as the Church expands. Currently, nearly 900,000 Latter-day Saints reside in approximately 1,325 congregations across the Philippines. The Bacolod Temple will complement another temple— the Davao Philippines Temple— scheduled for dedication on May 3, 2026, under the leadership of Elder Dale G. Renlund.
Current and Future Temples in the Philippines
- Cebu City Temple
- Manila Temple
- Urdaneta Temple
Temples under construction include:
- Alabang
- Bacolod
- Cagayan de Oro
- Davao
- Tacloban
Temples announced for future construction include:
- Iloilo
- Laoag
- Naga
- San Jose del Monte
- Santiago
- Tuguegarao City
Renaming of San José California Temple
The San José California Temple will now be recognized as the Sunnyvale California Temple. Located at 771 West Fremont Avenue, the new temple will cover a 4.73-acre site. Plans detail a single-story structure of 30,000 square feet, along with a distribution center.
California holds a substantial population of Latter-day Saints, with nearly 730,000 members across about 1,100 congregations. The state is experiencing temple growth, with the Sunnyvale Temple joining 12 other temples that are either operational, under construction, or announced.
List of Existing and Planned California Temples
- Bakersfield Temple
- Feather River Temple
- Fresno Temple
- Los Angeles Temple
- Modesto Temple
- Newport Beach Temple
- Oakland Temple
- Redlands Temple
- Sacramento Temple
- San Diego Temple
- Yorba Linda Temple
These developments reflect the Church’s commitment to expanding its presence and providing spiritual facilities to its growing congregation in both the Philippines and California.
