News Releases
President Oaks’ Easter Reflection on Christ’s Sacrifice and Resurrection
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) In a new video message, President Dallin H. Oaks urges Church members and friends of the faith to study Christ’s teachings and establish Christ-centered Easter traditions.
February Friend to Friend Teaches Children About Sharing Jesus’ Love Through Service
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) “The whole point of service is to help us bless other people because that is what Jesus did,” Elder David A. Bednar taught children during a Friend to Friend episode from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints streamed on Saturday, February 15, 2025
The Prophet Announces Salt Lake Temple Open House Celebration Dates
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) In a post to his social media channels on February 14, 2025, President Russell M. Nelson announced the open house celebration dates for the Salt Lake Temple, which is now in its sixth year of renovation.
Mindanao Latter-day Saints Among Top September 2024 LET Passers
Two Latter-day Saints from Mindanao secured top spots in the September 2024 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LET). Leanne Celest Villanueva (left) ranked 2nd overall in the elementary level, while Nes Ainee Luczon (right) placed 4th in the secondary level.
Philippines Area Unveils Inspired Area Priorities
To “help establish and build the Church” in the Philippines, the Philippines Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the Philippines Area Priorities on February 2, 2025, through a five-minute video shared on official social media channels.
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Elder and Sister Uchtdorf Encourage Young Adults to Trust in God
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Harriet, both urged young adults on Sunday, February 2, 2025, to trust in God and remain faithful to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Church Recognized by DepEd for Its Impact on Education
The Philippines' Education Department recently recognized The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for its exceptional partnership and contributions to educational initiatives during the Stakeholder’s Forum and Appreciation Day held last December 23, 2024, in Davao City.
Tacloban Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Latter-day Saint Temple
Ground has been broken in for the Tacloban City Philippines Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The new sacred structure will rise on a 6.99-acre site located at Tacloban Bypass Road Brgy. Utap-Caibaan, Tacloban City, Leyte.
2025 Mission Leadership Assignments
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called new mission leaders for 164 missions worldwide. They will begin their service in July.
Primary Children Invited to Serve Other Children in 2025
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Primary organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which serves children ages 3 to 11, has a rich legacy of children serving other children since the Primary was organized on August 25, 1878.