About Us
The Roman Catholic Cathedral in Tashkent is the main Catholic church of Uzbekistan, managed by the Apostolic Administration.
The history of our church began with the emergence of the Catholic community in Tashkent in the late 19th century. Today, the cathedral, located near the Ecopark, is the center of the spiritual life of Catholics in Uzbekistan.
The building is constructed in the Neo-Gothic style, featuring characteristic architectural elements such as stained glass windows, patterned brickwork, and a tall central spire with a cross.
The church holds daily services as well as special festive masses according to the Catholic calendar. We invite everyone to join our services or visit the cathedral during the hours open for public visits.
Schedule Church Services
- Mass ScheduleTuesday – 19:00
Wednesday - Saturday – 18:00
Sunday:
Mass in English – 10:00
Mass in Russian – 12:00
Mass in Korean – 16:00 - Office hoursTuesday - Saturday – from 14:00 to 17:00
Parish Announcements
January, 12–18
The Baptism of the Lord
Liturgical Calendar:
January 12 — Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
January 13 — Memorial St. Hilary of Poitiers, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
January 17 — Memorial St. Anthony the Great, Abbot
Pastor Fr. Michal
January 12 — Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
January 13 — Memorial St. Hilary of Poitiers, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
January 17 — Memorial St. Anthony the Great, Abbot
- Today’s Feast of the Baptism of the Lord marks the end of the Christmas season and the beginning of Ordinary Time. The first part of Ordinary Time will continue until March 5, which is Ash Wednesday.
- Catechism classes for all groups resume today.
- This Saturday, January 18, at 10:00, there will be a church cleaning session and the removal of Christmas decorations. All are welcome to help.
- Pastoral visits are ongoing. Families can invite the priest to bless their homes.
Pastor Fr. Michal
History of the Church
- The construction of the Catholic church in Tashkent was initiated by Father Justyn Bonaventura Pranaitis, based on a design by the renowned Polish architect Ludwik Panczakiewicz. Initially, the workers on the church construction were Catholic soldiers stationed in Tashkent. Later, the builders were prisoners of war held near Tashkent, among whom were highly skilled engineers, sculptors, and stonemasons.1912
- After Father Pranaitis' death, the construction continued under the leadership of Catholic priest Bolesław Rutenis. Following the revolution and the Bolshevik rise to power in Tashkent, the construction was halted primarily due to a lack of funds.1917
- In the unfinished church, various enterprises, as well as a dormitory and warehouse, were housed. During the entire period that the church was used for purposes other than its intended function, all the sculptures inside were either looted or destroyed.1925 - 1976
- After the authorities' decision to restore the building, it was renovated and transferred to the Ministry of Culture of the Uzbek SSR. In 1981, the church building was declared an architectural and historical monument of Uzbekistan.1976
- By the decision of the authorities of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the cathedral building was transferred to the Catholic parish of Tashkent.1992
- A complete restoration of the church building began under the guidance of architect Sergey Adamov and engineer Alexander Ponomaryov.1993
- The Roman Catholic parish was led by Father Krzysztof Kukulka, a Franciscan from Poland, who was appointed by Pope John Paul II as the ordinary of the "Missio sui iuris" in Uzbekistan.1991 - 2005
- The building of the revived Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus was consecrated by Archbishop Marian Oles, the Apostolic Nuncio to Kazakhstan and Central Asia from 1994 to 2001.2000
- Pope John Paul II elevated the status of the church to that of an Apostolic Administration and appointed its first bishop, Jerzy Mazulewicz, who arrived from Rome.2005
- Sunday Masses at the church are conducted in four languages: English, Russian, Korean, and Polish.
The church is served by three Franciscan priests and the bishop of the Apostolic Administration of the church in Uzbekistan, Father Jerzy Mazulewicz, whose episcopal seat is located there.Present Time
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Contacts
100047, Tashkent, Mahtumkuli St., 80/1
Tue – Sat: 14:00 – 17:00
Phone: +998 (71) 233-70-35
office@catholics-in-tashkent.org
pastor@catholics-in-tashkent.org
Fr. Michał Gruszka, OFMConv
Phone: +998 (71) 233-70-35
office@catholics-in-tashkent.org
pastor@catholics-in-tashkent.org
Fr. Michał Gruszka, OFMConv
