In Finland, a country with a population of five million, there are only eight Catholic parishes serving approximately 20,000 registered Catholics. However, based on estimates, the actual number may be closer to 40,000, which still constitutes less than one percent of the country's population. Bishop Raimo Goyarrola, who leads the only diocese in Finland, provided insight in an interview with Postoj, mentioning that the growing interest in the Catholic faith is leading to overcrowded churches. He states that many people are turning to the church in search of familial connections and community.

Bishop Goyarrola, who has a background as a psychiatrist and was ordained as a priest in 2002, noted that the Catholic Church in Finland is currently experiencing a revival of sorts, claiming they have reached 'a social bottom' and are now emerging from 'a black hole' evidenced by the number of conversions taking place. To accommodate the needs of the growing congregation, the diocese is renting church spaces from the Lutherans with whom they maintain very positive relations. Currently, around 300 adults are preparing to enter into the Catholic Church, indicating a significant interest in Catholicism despite the small size of its existing community.

Having recently been ordained as a bishop in 2023, Goyarrola discussed his journey to Finland and the unique opportunities that can arise from being part of a religious minority. His tenure indicates not only a church navigating challenges but also one discovering new methods of outreach and engagement with the community, particularly in a predominantly Lutheran country. This could have broader implications for how minority faiths operate in environments where they may need to build interfaith relationships to thrive.