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*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 (October - 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 - September)
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 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sunday — from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Liturgical Calendar
- March 25 (Tuesday) – Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
- Our readings now match the translation used in The United Kingdom. Please find today’s readings on-line at: https://www.catholicireland.net/readings/?feature=sunday
- This Lenten period we will be having a Special Collection for our Charity Fund. Donations may be made in the back of the Church after mass. This donation is counted separately from the Sunday offering.
- On Tuesday, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. The Holy Mass in English will be held at 19:00 in the friary chapel. You are warmly invited.
- On Fridays during Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be held in the church after the Friday evening Mass, which is held at 19.00 in the friary chapel. There is no English Mass on Wednesdays during Lent.
- We have an unofficial group on Telegram, Tashkent Church ENGLISH community, with general information about the activities of the English Congregation. To be added to the group, please send a request by Telegram to https://t.me/LPreeti.
- Anyone interested in leading the readings on Sunday may contact Rashmi DSouza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com.
- 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
100047, Tashkent, Mahtumkuli St., 80/1
Parish Priest: Father Michał Gruszka OFM Conv (Order of Friars Minor Conventual)
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
