Parishof the Sacred Heart of Jesusin Tashkent

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 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 centre of Tashkent, on the banks of the Salar Canal, he began building the Catholic church.

Today the cathedral, consecrated in honour of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, is the centre of 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 services are held according to the liturgical calendar. We invite everyone to visit our church and take part in Holy Mass.

Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Tashkent

Mass Schedule

Weekly changes to the schedule are published in «Parish Announcements»
Tourist visits are not allowed during services

Weekday Masses

Monday: day off
Tuesday: 7:00 PM
Wednesday — Friday: 6:00 PM
Saturday (Sunday Mass): 6:00 PM

Sunday Masses (September — May)

In English: 10:00 AM
In Russian: 12:00 PM
In Korean: 4:00 PM

Sunday Masses (June — August)

In English: 9:00 AM
In Russian: 11:00 AM
In Korean: 4:00 PM

Tourist Visits

Tourist visits are not allowed during services

Monday: day off
Tuesday — Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Please note: from December 1, 2025 the church is open for tourist visits from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Year of Saint Francis · 800 years since his death

Francis of Assisi: a Life in Pictures

An exhibition of frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue in our church — and online. Prayers of St. Francis and the conditions for the plenary indulgence.

View the exhibition

Parish Announcements

18October 2026

Twenty – Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Liturgical Calendar
- Oct 19, Monday – Optional Memorial Saints John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests and Companions, Martyrs.
- Oct 22, Thursday – Memorial St. John Paul II, Pope
Sacrament of Reconciliation Schedule: The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available at the following times:
- Sundays: Before Mass between 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
- 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.
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Parish Reminders
- 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.
- 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.

The Lord be with you!

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History of the Church

Father Justyn Bonaventura Pranaitis began the construction of the Catholic church to the design of the famous Polish architect Ludwik Pańczakiewicz. The first workers 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 of the Electrocable Factory and a warehouse for medical equipment. While the church was 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 church building to the Catholic parish of Tashkent for free use.
1992

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