Holy Family of Nazareth Church

The Holy Family of Nazareth Church is a modern religious building in Koskela featuring clean architectural lines and functional worship spaces. The structure houses areas for prayer and religious gatherings designed to serve the local Catholic community.

The church was constructed in 1991 after Pope John Paul II blessed its cornerstone during his visit to Finland in 1989. This building marked the establishment of a Catholic presence in the northern Finnish region.

The church maintains four neocatechumenal communities that support spiritual formation and religious education for Catholics in Northern Finland.

The church holds regular worship services and religious events, with schedules available on its website for those planning a visit. Information about opening times and gatherings can be checked in advance.

This is the northernmost Catholic parish in Finland, serving a vast area from Northern Ostrobothnia to Finnish Lapland. Its remote location makes it a rare religious gathering place for Catholics in this distant region.

Location: Oulu

Inception: 1991

Elevation above the sea: 14 m

Address: Liisantie 2

Website: http://perhe.katolinen.fi/Index.english.html

GPS coordinates: 65.04471,25.45551

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:06