At 6-foot-4 and 338 pounds, Arizona Cardinals offensive guard Taitusi “Deuce” Lutui says he has a “huge noggin.” So when he was fitted for his Roman soldier costume for the Mesa Arizona Temple Easter Pageant, he had a suggestion.

November 14, 2004

Michele Thompson knelt in the flower beds at the Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mesa and, using twist-ties, secured strings of red Christmas lights to flower arrangements.

A man under the influence of drugs or alcohol refused to leave the Mormon Arizona Temple visitors center Tuesday and then fought with Mesa police officers who tried to evict him, court records show.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will build another new temple in Arizona, this one in Phoenix, President Thomas S. Monson announced Friday. The news follows a decision by church leaders last month to bring two other temples to Arizona, one in Gilbert and the other in the Gila Valley.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to build two new temples in Arizona, one of them in Gilbert, officials said. That would double the number of temples in the East Valley, as Mesa’s temple celebrated the 80th anniversary of its dedication last fall.

SALT LAKE CITY - Top leaders of the Mormon Church are appealing to Gov. Janet Napolitano for help in revitalizing downtown Mesa, in order to protect the value of the city's oldest worship site.

September 25, 2004

Every year, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites the public to its Easter Pageant on the north lawn of the Mesa Arizona Temple.

Every year, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites the public to its Easter Pageant on the north lawn of the Mesa Arizona Temple.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to build two new temples in Arizona, one of them in Gilbert, officials said.

The Arizona Mormon Temple grounds in Mesa will burst into a dazzling blaze of colorful lights Friday night when the “Temple Garden Christmas: A Celebration of Lights and Music” kicks off for its 24th holiday season.

Continuing the tradition that has lasted more than three decades, the Mesa Arizona Temple Gardens will again host the spectacular Christmas lights display that is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the state.

An East Valley developer and downtown Mesa landowner is attempting to buy more property just west of the Arizona Mormon Temple.

The Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mesa on Friday flipped on its largest Christmas display yet.

November 27, 2004

There's quite a buzz among the approximately 60,000 Mormons living in Gilbert and Queen Creek, say local officials with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Church leaders in Salt Lake City announced plans last week to build two new temples in Arizona, with one near the intersection of Greenfield and Pecos roads in Gilbert.

Whether you’re into the religious back story of Easter or not, there’s one production that’s a must-see this time of year: Mesa’s “Jesus the Christ” Easter pageant.

Whether you’re into the religious back story of Easter or not, there’s one production that’s a must-see this time of year: Mesa’s “Jesus the Christ” Easter pageant.

Whether you’re into the religious back story of Easter or not, there’s one production that’s a must-see this time of year: Mesa’s “Jesus the Christ” Easter pageant.