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Starting from September 7, Sunday Holy Masses will be held according to the new schedule: Mass in English – at 10:00 AM; Mass in Russian – at 12:00 PM; Mass in Korean – at 4:00 PM
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 (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 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Sunday — from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Parish Announcements
  • August, 31
    22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
    Liturgical calendar:
    • September 3, Wednesday: Memorial of Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church.
    • September 5, Friday: Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Virgin. The Solemn Mass with the community of Missionaries of Charity (Sisters of Mather Teresa) will be at 19.00. As it is the First Friday of the month, at 18:00 the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will begin, and there will be an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

    1. The forms to register children for Catechism will be available with Fr Michal. Parents interested in enrolling their children for the Catechism classes should complete the form and return it no later than 7 September 2025.
    2. From 7 September 2025, The English Mass will begin at 10.00 am.
    3. The Parish Priest invites Parishners to join the Parish Council to support the various activities and the smooth functioning of the Parish. Interested members should meet Fr Michal.
    4. We are planning to purchase new equipment to improve our sound system and kindly ask for the support of our parishioners. Those who wish to contribute are invited to meet and discuss with Fr. Michal and Andrew. The exact cost estimate will be available in the coming weeks.
    5. Mass Intention Envelopes are available at the Entrance of the Chapel and the Church or with Parish Council Members, kindly complete all required details (your intentions, contact information etc.) with your love offerings (min. of UZ 100,000 per intention), seal and return it to Fr Michal or any Parish council members.
    6. Anyone interested in leading the readings on Sunday may contact Rashmi D'Souza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com.
    7. We encourage our Parishners to use the USCCB website for all readings for this year - https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading.
    8. To be updated with the church schedule and announcements, you can join the telegram group by sending a message to Preeti Lewis - https://t.me/LPreeti (Telegram app).
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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)

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
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