Pastoor van Arskerk, Haarlem

The Pastoor van Arskerk is a modernist church designed by architect Gerard Holt, featuring asymmetrical construction, flat roofs, and materials like concrete and Kunrader stone typical of reconstruction-period architecture.

Built between 1958 and 1961 as part of the post-World War II reconstruction effort, the church served the Catholic community until its closure on July 15, 2017, after nearly six decades of religious service.

Named after Saint Jean-Marie Vianney, known as the Curé of Ars, the church exemplifies the liturgical reforms of Vatican II with its open interior spaces designed for modern Catholic worship practices.

Located at Prinses Beatrixplein 4 in Haarlem's Parkwijk neighborhood, the former church building was converted into residential use in 2021 while maintaining its protected Rijksmonument status and architectural integrity.

The church housed an organ built by B. Pels in 1960, which was later replaced in 2016 by a pipe organ constructed by Pels & Van Leeuwen in 1968, originally made for a different church in Alkmaar.

Location: Haarlem

Inception: 19 century

Architects: Gerard Holt

Architectural style: reconstruction-period architecture

Part of: Beschermingsprogramma Wederopbouw 1959-1965

Address: Prinses Beatrixplein 4 te Haarlem, e.a.

GPS coordinates: 52.37889,4.66187

Latest update: July 25, 2025 20:24