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From December 1, the church is open for tourist visits from 2:00 PM to 5:00 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 (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
  • November, 30
    First Sunday of Advent
    1. Liturgical Calendar and Key Events
    The season of Advent is approaching — a time of reverent and joyful expectation as we prepare to commemorate Christ’s First Coming and look with hope toward His Second Coming. The liturgical character of this period is emphasized by the modest decorations in the church and the frequent use of the symbol of light — lighted candles.
    • Wednesday, December 3: Memorial of St. Francis Xavier, Priest.
    • Thursday, December 4: Optional Memorial of St. John Damascene, Priest and Doctor of the Church.
    • Friday, December 5 (First Friday of the month): Day in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. At 17:00 – Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for adoration and an opportunity for Confession.
    • Saturday, December 6: Optional Memorial of St. Nicholas of Myra, Bishop.
    2. Thanksgiving: We sincerely thank all who participated in the preparation for Fr. Fakhridin’s ordination: those who decorated the church, prepared the liturgy, sang, and welcomed guests. We remember you in our prayers.
    3. Charity Collection for the Feast of St. Nicholas
    In anticipation of St. Nicholas’s visit on Sundays, November 30 and December 7, a collection will be taken after Mass to raise funds for gifts for the children of our parish. We ask for your support for this good cause as we prayerfully await the visit of our guest.
    4. Canon Law Consultations
    For parishioners in an irregular situation concerning marriage and participation in the Sacraments, a consultation with a church lawyer, a specialist in Canon Law, is available. Please contact the pastor.
    5. Winter Schedule for Tourists
    From December 1, the church is open for tourist visits from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
    6. Solemnities in the Apostolic Administration of Uzbekistan
    A reminder of the calendar of Solemnities:
    • Holy Days of Obligation (if they fall on a weekday):
    • December 25 – The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
    • January 1 – Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
    • June 4 – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
    • August 15 – The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
    • December 8 – The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
    • Solemnities transferred to a Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord (January 6), The Ascension of the Lord.
    • You are invited to participate in Holy Mass for these (non-obligatory) Solemnities:
    • March 19 – St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
    • June 29 – Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles
    • November 1 – All Saints’ Day
    7. Charity Drive by the Missionaries of Charity Sisters
    The Sisters of Mother Teresa are preparing Christmas aid for the homeless and are collecting warm clothing for adults (men’s and women’s).
    Please note:
    • Children’s clothing is not needed.
    • Please bring items only if they are clean.
    • Items must be given directly to the sisters and not left in the parish.
    Contact: +998 71 299 59 93 (Sister Jose‑Trinidad).
    We sincerely thank you for your generosity and mercy!
    8. Advent Charity Initiative: ”Preparing the Way with Love”
    As we enter the season of Advent, we are called to prepare our hearts for the Lord. Following the example of St. John the Baptist, who urged people to share what they have, our parish will hold a special charity initiative.
    • Dates: From November 30, 2025, to December 21, 2025.
    • How to Give: Use the special donation envelopes available or contribute during the second collection at Mass.
    The Lord be with you!
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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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