Announcement
The Pachuca Mexico Temple was announced by President Russell M. Nelson during the October 2024 General Conference on October 6, 2024. It will become the 20th temple in Mexico, further expanding temple access for members throughout the country. Mexico is home to more than 1.5 million members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in over 1,800 congregations, making it one of the largest Latter-day Saint populations in the world. (churchofjesuschristtemples.org)
Pachuca, the capital of the state of Hidalgo, has a long history of Church growth and is located about 60 miles (97 kilometers) northeast of Mexico City. The future temple will provide easier access to temple ordinances for members living in Hidalgo and neighboring regions who currently travel to temples in or near Mexico City. (churchofjesuschristtemples.org)
Current Status
The Pachuca Mexico Temple is currently in the planning and approval phase. At this time, no official temple site has been announced, no exterior rendering has been released, and no groundbreaking date has been scheduled. Church leaders continue working through the planning process before additional information is made public. (churchofjesuschristtemples.org)
What to Watch for Next
The next major milestone will be the announcement of the temple site within the Pachuca metropolitan area. After that, the Church is expected to release the official exterior rendering, followed by the announcement of a groundbreaking ceremony. Once construction is complete, public open house and temple dedication dates will be announced. (churchofjesuschristtemples.org)
Nearest Operating Temple
Until the Pachuca Mexico Temple is completed, members in Hidalgo generally attend the Mexico City Mexico Temple and, in the future, may also benefit from the Mexico City Benemérito Mexico Temple, which is currently in development. Once the Pachuca Temple is dedicated, it will significantly reduce travel for thousands of Latter-day Saints throughout Hidalgo and surrounding communities while helping meet the growing demand for temple worship in central Mexico. (churchofjesuschristtemples.org)
Final Thoughts
The Pachuca Mexico Temple represents another important milestone in the continued growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mexico. As the nation's twentieth temple, it will bring sacred temple blessings closer to members throughout Hidalgo and central Mexico. Although the project is still in its earliest planning stages, the announcement reflects the Church's ongoing commitment to making temple worship more accessible for faithful members across the country. (churchofjesuschristtemples.org)
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