Groundbreaking date set for João Pessoa Brazil Temple

A groundbreaking date of Jan. 24, 2026, has been announced for the João Pessoa Brazil Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Presiding over the ceremony will be Brazil native Elder Joni L. Koch, a General Authority Seventy and president of the Church’s Brazil Area.

That Saturday’s groundbreaking will be held the same day as the groundbreaking of the Jacksonville Florida Temple.

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