Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve took to social media on Tuesday, June 6 to announce his slow return to work after recovering from health challenges.
"After having been away from Church assignments for several weeks due to some serious health challenges, I am pleased to begin slowly returning to work," Elder Holland said in his tweet
In an Instagram post
"While disappointed, I must confess that I am looking forward to the fact that, for the first time in my ministry, I’ll get to sit back and enjoy conference while holding hands with my sweetheart!" Elder Holland said in the Instagram post. "We will be watching together, and praying for all of you and for those who will be participating on the program."
A few days later on April 6, the Church put out an official statement
"Elder Holland also recently began dialysis for a kidney condition," the Church wrote. "Consequently, the First Presidency has excused him from all Church assignments and meetings for at least two months to allow his medical treatments and recovery to take full effect."
Elder Holland's condition
Elder Holland’s last public appearance since momentarily stepping down from Church assignments was at the March 21 BYU devotional where he announced