Welcome to the catholic parish of Christ the King!
The church of Christ the King is a parish church in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Stockholm in the heart of Gothenburg on the west coast of Sweden.
The catholic parish of Christ the King in the center of Gothenburg was founded in 1862, and our current church was built in 1938.
We welcome all visitors. The church is usually open Mon-Fri 7:45 AM to 6:45 PM (until end of the last mass for the day) and Sat-Sun 8:00 AM to 6:45 PM (until the end of the last mass in the evening). Please check the daily mass schedule below.
Holy mass
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered daily in Swedish. In addition, the Mass is regularly offered in Polish, Croatian, Spanish, Slovenian, Arabic and English. Please see the “Gudstjänstordning” for details. The Chaldean community is using the Annedalskyrkan for weekly celebrations.
Confessions
Opportunity for confessions every Wednesday to Friday between 5 pm and 5.45 PM, Sunday between 9 AM and 11 AM, and by appointment before and after Mass in English on Sundays at 6 PM. Confession at other times is possible by appointment with a priest by telephone or email. During the Month of July there are no fixed times for confessions, only by appointment.
Catechises
Our parish offers catechism classes for children in preparation for their First Holy Communion and for deepening their knowledge of the faith, and for teenagers in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
First Holy Communion Preparation Classes in English will begin November 19, 2023 at 5 PM. The catechism classes will be held on Sundays 5 PM to 7 PM (including Mass) during the school year. The two year program is intended for children in elementary school.
Class dates: Nov 19, Dec 3, Dec 17, Jan 14 2024, Jan 21, Feb 4, Feb 25, Mar 3, Mar 17, Apr 14, Apr 28, May 19, Jun 2.
The catechism classes in Swedish for children take place every other Sunday after the 9:30 AM mass during the school year. The classes for teenagers are held on every other Sunday 11 AM to 2 PM (year 1) and every Tuesday 5-7 PM (year 2).
Please contact our catechists coordinator Joanna Pestalozzi or the parish priests for more information.
Marriage preparation
Preparation for marriage is a requirement for couples intending to marry in the Catholic Church. The parish offers a marriage preparation course in English on four consecutive Thursdays 7–9 PM, beginning on February 15th 2024. For enrolment and more information, please contact father Gustav Ahlman.
The church of Christ the King
The church was built in 1938 and features the largest mosaic in the Nordic countries. The mosaic was gifted to the parish by the Pope Pius XII and it was finished in 1951. It’s surrounded by beautiful frescoes painted by professor Gebhard Utinger.
The mosaic and the frescoes were recently renovated, and we are currently fundraising for the restoration of the choir of Angels on the arches surrounding the sanctuary. We are deeply grateful for your donations for this project.
The English Mass Choir
The English Mass Choir welcomes everyone who would like to sing at the English Mass on Sundays at 6 PM. Join us occasionally or every Sunday. Rehersals start at 5.15 PM.
For more information please contact Samuel Eriksson, tel 0707-35 13 21 or Åsa Dahlström Johansson, tel 0706-253055.
Join The Vocal Ensemble
The Vocal Ensemble is recruiting new singers for Te Deum, an ambitious choral project. See the poster below for more information.
