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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September, 6Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
1. Liturgical Calendar- Sept 8, Tuesday — Feast of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
- Sept 9, Wednesday – Memorial Saint Peter Claver, Priest.
- Sept 12, Saturday – Optional Memorial – Holy Name of Mary.
- Sacrament of Reconciliation Schedule: The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available at the following times:
• First Fridays: 17:00 (during Eucharistic Adoration)
• Saturdays: 16:30 during Eucharistic Adoration (upon request)
• Confessions are also available by appointment at any time. Please contact the priest to schedule a time.
2. Parish Reminders- Autumn Schedule: From Sunday – Sept 6, Holy Mass on Sundays will be celebrated at 10:00 AM.
- Catechism Classes 2026-27: Admission forms for the 2026-27 Catechism program will be available from Mid Sept. More updates to follow. Tentatively, we aim to start the Catechism classes on October 11, 2026, at 8:50 AM.
- Invitation to serve - Parish Council and Ministries: The Parish Council invites interested parishioners to join and take up various ministry responsibilities, including Lectors, Collection, Projector, Choir, and other parish activities. Interested parishioners may contact any Parish Council member or Fr. Michal.
- Catechists Needed: We invite parishioners who feel called to serve as Catechists and help teach the Faith to our children. Please meet Fr. Michal for more information regarding eligibility and details.
- Poll: A poll will shortly be shared in our Telegram group to understand the interest of parishioners in having weekday Masses. Based on the responses, the Parish Council and Parish Priest will decide whether to begin celebrating weekday Masses in English.
- Save the Date – Parish Gathering: We are planning a combined English/Russian-speaking parish gathering and picnic on Sunday, 4 October, on the occasion of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. More details will follow.
- Mass Intentions: Mass intention envelopes are available at the entrances of the chapel and church. Please complete all required details with your love offerings ($10 per intention), seal the envelope, and return it to Fr. Michal or the Sacristy.
- Volunteers for Readings: Help us bring the Scriptures to life! We invite members to join our team of Sunday readers. To be included in the advance schedule, please contact Rey Del Prado (@MrReynldeas) or Patty James (@pattyjamesbkk).
- Bible Reading Guide: You can access daily 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 directly to your phone, please contact Preeti Lewis (Telegram: @LPreeti) to join our Telegram group.
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
