The Heilige Geestkerk (Holy Spirit Church)

The Heilige Geestkerk is a church located in Heerenveen, Friesland, Netherlands. The full address is Crackstraat 11 NABIJ, 8441 ES Heerenveen, Netherlands.

Here are some key details about the church:

• Address: Crackstraat 11 NABIJ, 8441 ES Heerenveen, Netherlands;
• Location: Heerenveen, Friesland, Netherlands;
• Church name: Heilige Geestkerk (Holy Spirit Church);
• Types: Place of worship, Church.

The church is located in the heart of Heerenveen, a small town in the province of Friesland. The church serves as a place of worship for the local community and is also a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful architecture and rich history.

De Heilige Geestkerk is de rooms-katholieke parochiekerk van de Heilige Geest in Heerenveen.

The Current R.K. Church

The current R.K. church, the fourth one, was built around 50 meters west of Crackstate in the center of the town. The design is by architect H.C.M. van Beers and is in traditionalist style.

The three-aisled church came into use in 1933. The building has a four-sided tower with a small spire and a tower, where there are three bells, with a high spire. Also, the chapel connected to the church has a spire. The pulpit comes from the studio of sculptor Friedrich Wilhelm Mengelberg. The organ from 1867 was made by Adema and is a national monument.

The History of the R.K. Parish

1. In 1636, the history of the R.K. parish in Heerenveen began.
2. The growth of the community led to the need for larger churches.
3. In 1842, the third building, located next to Oenemastate, was taken into use. This church remained in use until 1933 but was later demolished.

Since 2014, the communities of Heerenveen, Wolvega, Steggerda, and Frederiksoord have formed the HH. Petrus en Paulus parish.