The First Presidency has announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the Maceió Brazil Temple will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, with Elder B. Corey Cuvelier of the Brazil Area Presidency presiding. Brazil will then have six temples under construction, joining 11 dedicated temples and one upcoming dedication. This continues the Church’s significant temple-building efforts in the country, home to over 1.5 million Latter-day Saints. Read more on the Church Newsroom