Paraguay temple nears completion
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Work progresses on the construction of the Asuncion Paraguay Temple — the first of its kind in the southern South American country.
The Asuncion Paraguay Temple is a symbol of the dramatic growth of the Church throughout the continent. When the temple is completed and dedicated, all of South America's Spanish-speaking countries will have a temple in operation. Brazil, a Portuguese-speaking country, currently has three temples in operation and a fourth under construction.
Building Paraguay's first temple has been a multi-task project demanding the cooperative efforts of construction workers, architects and engineers, said temple architect Humberto Canete.
"Everyone is working together to make sure the work is up to Church standards," Brother Canete said. "The temple is a structure that blends wells with the culture and surroundings of the region."
Brother Canete added all aspects of the temple project — from foundation to the temple roof — have come together to form a secure edifice of beauty. The granite that forms the temple exterior was quarried and cut in Brazil.
President Gordon B. Hinckley announced plans to build the Asuncion Paraguay Temple on April 3, 2000. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Feb. 3, 2001. The open house and dedication dates for the temple have not been finalized.
