Did you know that Sankt Franciskus Katolska Församling has witnessed a fascinating journey through time? Established in December 1950 this church has a rich history.
Sankt Franciskus Katolska Församling has been shaped by different religious orders. In 1956 the Passionist Congregation took over the responsibility. Later in 1990 the Conventual Franciscans also known as Gråbröderna returned. This marked their first presence in Jönköping since the Reformation.
Today Sankt Franciskus Katolska Församling is a vibrant community. It has around 4400 members from many countries. The church is located at Klostergatan 70B in Jönköping. You can reach them by phone or email. Their website provides more information.
Father Joseph Maria Nilsson OFMConv serves as both priest and kyrkoherde. He can be reached at 076-555 84 06. The church offers services in several languages. These include Swedish Arabic English Latin Polish Slovenian and Spanish. Both Roman and Oriental rites are practiced here.
Masses are not only celebrated in Jönköping. They also take place in Nässjö Vetlanda and Eksjö. Sankt Franciskus Katolska Församling is active with youth. JUK that is Jönköpings Unga Katoliker organizes events. Caritas Jönköping and music groups are also present. Prayer and spiritual groups meet in different languages.
The church welcomes individual prayer and worship every day. It is open from 7 AM to 7 PM. Sankt Maximilians Bok- och Presentbutik is a bookstore at the church. It opens during services or by appointment.
The Franciscans first came to Sweden in 1233. They arrived in Jönköping in 1283. King Gustav I’s Reformation disrupted their presence for centuries. The Conventual Franciscan friars returned to Jönköping in 1990. They built a friary at Sankt Franciskus Church. The Passionists had previously built the church on a different site.
Friar Arkadiusz Skodowski was a pioneer. He is now the superior in Motala. Friar Piotr Zacharewicz was the first priest ordained in Sweden in centuries. Bishop Hubertus Brandenburg ordained him. Friar Joseph M Nilsson has been in Jönköping since 1993. He is a member of the General Custody of the Sacred Convent of St Francis of Assisi in Italy.
The parish served by the friars in Jönköping covers a vast area. It spans over 10000 square kilometers. They also established the parish church in Värnamo. A church in Nässjö was purchased. It is expected to become independent.
The friars in Sweden support various groups. These include the Militia of the Immaculata and the Confraternity of St Joseph. They also assist the Neocatechumenal Way and the Secular Franciscan Order. The friars use social media for pastoral ministry. They preach retreats in Swedish English and Polish. One friar works with Sveriges Unga Katoliker a youth group.
Today Sankt Franciskus Katolska Församling stands as a testament to faith perseverance and community.