A Catholic Cultural Centre in Helsinki

The Studium Catholicum is a Catholic cultural centre located right in the centre of Helsinki. French Dominicans founded it in the year 1949. The Dominican Order, with the agreement and cooperation of Helsinki Diocese, is in charge of the centre. A team consisting of brothers and lay persons take care of the daily activities at the Studium.

The goal of the Studium is to offer a possibility to reflect on the content of the Christian faith with the help of the Catholic tradition. Catholics in the first place, but also Lutherans, Orthodox, persons from other religions or without any religious obedience are equally welcome. There are many reasons to become interested in what the Catholic tradition has to say, and all these reasons deserve understanding and respect.

The Studium has a lecture room. We organize a wide range of lectures dedicated to Theology, History, Ecumenism, Art, and seminars on different topics. The Studium is also home to a number of group gatherings, such as Academicum Catholicum, Third Order laity (Carmelites, Dominicans), etc.

We also have a chapel. Lauds and Vespers are sung every day. Mass is celebrated three days a week. You are also invited to join a weekly ecumenical prayer group.

The Studium has a significant library with a collection counting more than 40 000 books and 60 different journals in different European languages (Finnish, English, Swedish, French, German, etc.). One can come to study and to borrow books. You will find on this site access to the Collection database.

The Dominican Order has a long history. In 2007 it celebrated the 800th anniversary of the foundation, by St Dominic of the first Dominican women's monastery in Prouilhe France. The history of the Dominicans in Finland is a rich one too. You will find on this site some more information and links regarding the Dominicans.

If you live in Helsinki, getting to the Studium is easy. One can also call or write an email. You will find on this site all the relevant information.