Tad Walch
Elder Gerrit W. Gong encourages graduates to 'become their best BYU gospel self'
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted April 25 - 7:45 p.m.
On Thursday, the 2023-24 school year culminated in commencement exercises for 7,198 graduates, who were invited to become their "best BYU gospel self."
The landmark Kirtland Temple reopens for public tours: See the first photos
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted March 25 - 7:05 p.m.
Tours began Monday at the reopening of the Kirtland Temple, one of the most revered sites in the joint histories of the Community of Christ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
See how much the Church of Jesus Christ provided in humanitarian relief in 2023
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted March 21 - 11:28 a.m.
Humanitarian relief and other aid from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints totaled $1.36 billion in 2023, according to an annual report released Thursday.
Church announces purchase of historic Kirtland Temple, other historic sites and manuscripts
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted March 5 - 8:54 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints jointly announced Tuesday with the Community of Christ the sale of the Kirtland Temple, as well as other historic sites and manuscripts.
'I'm planning on eternity': President Holland rededicates historic St. George Utah Temple
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 10 - 6:49 p.m.
A grand symbol of a crown jewel of Latter-day Saint doctrine was rededicated Sunday by a beloved hometown boy with powerful emotional ties to both.
Newest apostle tells BYU-Hawaii grads: 'Put your hand into the hand of God'
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 9 - 10:09 a.m.
Elder Patrick Kearon delivered his first talk as an apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints early Friday morning to the fall graduating class of BYU-Hawaii.
Church responds to AP story detailing 2015 Idaho abuse case
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 4 - 7:24 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints responded Sunday night to an Associated Press story that detailed allegations about a former church member who allegedly sexually abused his daughter.
Heber Valley Utah Temple approved. See why the church agreed to dim the lighting
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 9 - 9:47 a.m.
The outdoor lighting at the proposed Heber Valley Utah Temple won't be as bright as originally planned, but the lights will turn on after a unanimous late night vote Wednesday.
Church did not provide tithing records to Tim Ballard, Operation Underground Railroad, spokesman says
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 7 - 7:17 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints responded Monday to allegations made last week in a lawsuit against Operation Underground Railroad founder Tim Ballard.
President M. Russell Ballard home after hospital stay for respiratory issues
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 2 - 5:52 p.m.
President M. Russell Ballard, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is home after spending time in the hospital with respiratory issues.
Sister Eyring's life cause for 'celestial celebration,' President Nelson says in funeral tribute
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 21 - 7:53 p.m.
Most of Sister Kathleen Johnson Eyring's 65 grandchildren and great-grandchildren sang "I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus" on Saturday during her funeral, a moment a son called a reflection of everything that she loved and invested in.
As war continues, BYU Jerusalem Center students and faculty leaving for Greece
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 13 - 10:35 a.m.
After a week of war between Israel and Gaza, the BYU Jerusalem Center is evacuating students and faculty to Greece, where studies will resume, the center announced Friday morning .
As Israel takes 'mighty revenge' on Hamas, classes continue at 'calm' BYU Jerusalem Center
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 10 - 9:04 p.m.
As Israel began to take its avowed "mighty revenge" for the Hamas invasion by pounding Gaza, students at the BYU Jerusalem Center peacefully attended classes on the campus.
New BYU-Idaho president charged to align university with prophetically inspired direction
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 10 - 8:05 p.m.
Charging him with preserving Brigham Young University-Idaho's "student-centered, teaching-focused culture," Latter-day Saint leaders formally installed Elder Alvin F. "Trip" Meredith III on Tuesday as the university's 18th president.
Israel at war: Here's the status of the BYU Jerusalem Center, students
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 7 - 2:03 p.m.
All of the students at the BYU Jerusalem Center are safe and accounted for after Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday, according to university statements.
Elder David A. Bednar tells 2023 Silicon Slopes Summit how a global church works
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 28 - 9:06 p.m.
Latter-day Saint leader Elder David A. Bednar spoke Thursday at Utah's Silicon Slopes Summit, responding to questions about political polarization, church finances and more.
President Nelson to watch conference remotely after fall, hopes to record message
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 28 - 1:37 p.m.
President Russell M. Nelson suffered a fall two days after his 99th birthday and will watch remotely this weekend as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints holds an international general conference.
Presidential inauguration: Shane Reese charged with pointing BYU toward success
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 19 - 2:09 p.m.
Latter-day Saint leaders formally installed Shane Reese on Tuesday as the university's 14th president.
'Reject prejudice of any kind': Latter-day Saint missionary handbook gets an update
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 22 - 1:14 p.m.
Latter-day Saint missionaries should reject all forms of prejudice and use their time wisely by limiting communications with friends and extended family to their weekly preparation day, according to new updates to the official missionary handbook.
Court reinstates James Huntsman's lawsuit for return of tithing he paid as a Latter-day Saint
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 8 - 10:52 a.m.
In a split decision, an appeals court on Monday reinstated part of the case of a man seeking the return of tithing he paid to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
PARTNER
The Miller family's $10M investment in Joseph Smith
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted July 24 - 12:08 p.m.
The 27 volumes of Joseph Smith's papers were published in five series — documents, revelations and translations, journals, histories and administrative records. In all, the printed books contain accurate and unabridged transcripts of 1,598 records by and regarding Joseph Smith.
BYU-Idaho names new school president as President Henry J. Eyring will return to Provo
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted May 16 - 5:51 p.m.
Elder Alvin F. "Trip" Meredith III, 52, a general authority seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will replace President Henry J. Eyring, 59, on Aug. 1 as the president of BYU-Idaho.
Innovative modular construction finishes 'beautiful' Helena Montana Temple 2 years after announcement
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted May 16 - 3:04 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints partnered with an Alabama company to manufacture a temple that maintains quality but is completed faster.
Salt Lake Temple gets new feature
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted May 9 - 7:39 a.m.
It's not quite open to the public yet, but the makeover to the Church Office Building Plaza is nearing completion. And if you walk by on State Street, you can see a new feature that hasn't been mentioned before.
