About Us
The Roman Catholic Cathedral in Tashkent is the main Catholic church of the Apostolic Administration of Uzbekistan.
The history of our church began with the arrival of a small Catholic community in Tashkent at the end of the 19th century. To meet the spiritual needs of the local Catholics, in 1902, Father Justyn Bonaventura Pranaitis, a professor at the Saint Petersburg Imperial Theological Academy, was sent to the Turkestan region. In 1912, in the central part of Tashkent, on the banks of the Salar Canal, he began the construction of the Catholic church. Today, the cathedral, consecrated in honor of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, is the center of the spiritual life for all Catholics in Uzbekistan.
The church is built in the Neo-Gothic style with characteristic architectural elements: stained glass windows, ornate brickwork, and a tall central spire topped with a cross.
Regular worship services are held in the church according to the liturgical calendar. We invite everyone to visit our church and participate in the Holy Mass.
The Schedule of Worship Services
- The Schedule of Worship Services*Weekly changes in the worship service schedule can be found in the «Parish Announcements» section
**During worship services, tourist tours are not allowed
Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday — day off
Tuesday — 7:00 PM
Wednesday — Friday — 6:00 PM
Saturday (Sunday Mass) — 6:00 PM
Sunday Mass Schedule (September - May)
Holy Mass in English — 10:00 AM
Holy Mass in Russian — 12:00 PM
Holy Mass in Korean — 4:00 PM
Sunday Mass Schedule (June - August)
Holy Mass in English — 9:00 AM
Holy Mass in Russian — 11:00 AM
Holy Mass in Korean — 4:00 PM - Tourist Visit Schedule*Tourist tours are not allowed during worship services
Monday — day off
Tuesday — Saturday — from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday — from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Please pay attention: from December 1, 2025, the church is open for tourist visits from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Parish Announcements
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May, 31Solemnity of The Most Holy TrinityLiturgical Calendar- Monday, June 1 — Memorial of Saint Justin, Martyr.
- Wednesday, June 3 — Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs.
- Thursday, June 4 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). Bilingual Mass at 19:00 (Russian and English). This is a Holy Day of Obligation.
- Friday, June 5 — Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr. It is the First Friday of the Month – Adoration at 17.00 hrs in the Chapel below the main Church.
- Sundays: 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM (before Mass)
- First Fridays: 5:00 PM (during Eucharistic Adoration)
Parish Reminders- Parish Priest Travel: Fr. Michal will be away for Franciscan Chapter, holidays and other duties from June 4 to mid September. During his absence, Fr. Mark will serve in the parish. We warmly welcome Fr. Mark, who will also be assigned to Bukhara.
- Summer Schedule: From Next Sunday - June 7 until the end of August, Holy Mass on Sundays will be celebrated at 9:00 AM. Please note there will be no Friday Masses during the summer period.
- Mass Intentions: Envelopes for Mass intentions are available at the entrances of the chapel and the church. Please provide all necessary details along with your offering ($10 per intention), seal the envelope, and return it to Fr. Michal or the Sacristy.
- Lectors (Volunteers for Readings): Help us bring the Scriptures to life! We invite you to join our team of Sunday readers. To be added to the schedule, please contact Rashmi D'Souza at [rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com].
- Daily Readings: You can access the daily Scripture readings on the USCCB website: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading
- Stay Updated: Stay connected with our parish family! To receive the latest schedules and announcements via Telegram, please contact Preeti Lewis (@LPreeti).
The Lord be with you!
History of the Church
- Father Justyn Bonaventura Pranaitis began the construction of the Catholic church based on the design of the famous Polish architect Ludwik Pańczakiewicz. The first workers involved in the church's construction were Catholic soldiers stationed in Tashkent. Later, prisoners of war held near Tashkent became the builders. Among them were highly skilled engineers, sculptors, and stonemasons.1912
- After nationalization, various organizations were housed in the unfinished church, including a dormitory for the ElectroCable Factory and a warehouse for medical equipment. While the church was being used for other purposes, nearly all the sculptures inside were destroyed or looted.1925 - 1976
- By decision of the authorities, the building was restored and handed over to the Ministry of Culture of the Uzbek SSR. In 1981, the church was granted the status of an architectural and historical monument of Uzbekistan.1976
- After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the government of the Republic of Uzbekistan transferred the building of the church to the Catholic parish of Tashkent for free use.1992
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Contacts
Sacred Heart Parish
100047, Tashkent, Mahtumkuli St., 80/1
Parish Priest: Father Michał Gruszka OFM Conv (Order of Friars Minor Conventual)
100047, Tashkent, Mahtumkuli St., 80/1
Parish Priest: Father Michał Gruszka OFM Conv (Order of Friars Minor Conventual)
For pastoral matters requiring the presence of a priest, please contact the parish priest.
Mobile/Telegram/WhatsApp: +998 90 0248825
E-mail: pastor@catholics-in-tashkent.org
For administrative matters, please contact the office:
Landline: +998 (71) 233-70-35
E-mail: adm.ap.uz@gmail.com
For inquiries regarding church visits, tourist tours, educational events, as well as organizing prayers and celebrating Mass outside the established schedule, please contact:
Mobile/Telegram/WhatsApp: +998 90 9886817
E-mail: office@catholics-in-tashkent.org
Mobile/Telegram/WhatsApp: +998 90 0248825
E-mail: pastor@catholics-in-tashkent.org
For administrative matters, please contact the office:
Landline: +998 (71) 233-70-35
E-mail: adm.ap.uz@gmail.com
For inquiries regarding church visits, tourist tours, educational events, as well as organizing prayers and celebrating Mass outside the established schedule, please contact:
Mobile/Telegram/WhatsApp: +998 90 9886817
E-mail: office@catholics-in-tashkent.org
