Catholic Church in the Faroe Islands

St Mary's Church stands as the central Catholic place of worship in Tórshavn, accommodating around 300 registered members from 23 different nationalities.

The Catholic Church established its presence in the Faroe Islands in 999 when Norwegian King Olav Tryggvason sent Sigmundur Brestisson with priests to introduce Christianity.

The Franciscan Sisters operate St Francis School since 1933, providing education while maintaining Catholic traditions within the predominantly Lutheran society.

The church holds Mass every Sunday at 11:00 in St Mary's Church, offering religious services and support to Catholics across the North Atlantic archipelago.

Irish monks were the initial settlers of the Faroe Islands in the 6th century, introducing both sheep farming and oat cultivation to the territory.

Inception: 999

Website: https://katolsk.fo

GPS coordinates: 62.01440,-6.78000

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:47