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
Parish Announcements
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November, 2All Souls' Day (Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed)I. Upcoming Liturgical Calendar- Monday, 3 November: Prayerful commemoration of all departed members of the Franciscan Order.
- Tuesday, 4 November: Memorial of Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop.
- Friday, 7 November: First Friday of the month, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins at 17:00, with an opportunity for Confession.
- Sunday, 9 November: Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica.
- All Souls’ Day (Today): Following Holy Mass, we will proceed to the Botkin Street Cemetery to pray for all our departed. Prayers will begin 30 minutes after the end of Mass.
- November Remembrances: November is dedicated to praying for our departed loved ones. Please fill in the names of those you wish to remember on the sheets available at the church entrance, ensuring they are legible and in block letters. Completed forms should be returned to the Sacristy. All intentions submitted will be read out before the 10:00 Mass, starting at 9:45.
- Plenary Indulgence (November 1‑8): A plenary indulgence for the departed can be obtained during this period by visiting a cemetery and praying for the departed, or by reciting the Lord’s Prayer, the Creed, and a prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father in a church or chapel. The usual conditions apply: being in a state of grace, receiving Confession and Holy Communion, and praying for the Holy Father’s intentions.
We are concluding our fundraising efforts for the purchase and installation of a new, high‑quality sound system in our parish. We sincerely thank everyone who has generously contributed and supported this initiative. To date, $4,500 has been raised. Please join us in keeping our benefactors in your prayers as we move forward. For more information, feel free to contact the pastor.
IV. Parish Updates & Reminders- Saturday Adoration: Every Saturday, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration from 16:30 until the start of the evening Mass.
- Mass Intentions: Envelopes for Mass intentions are available at the entrance of the Chapel and Church. Kindly complete the required details with your offering ($10 per intention), seal the envelope, and return it to Fr. Michal or the Sacristy.
- Volunteers for Readings: If you’re interested in leading the readings on Sunday, please contact Rashmi D’Souza (rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com). We encourage all interested parishioners to register so we can allocate readings in advance for November and December 2025.
- Stay Updated: To receive the latest schedule and announcements, join our Telegram group by contacting Preeti Lewis (Telegram — @LPreeti).
We are pleased to invite you to the priestly ordination ceremony of our deacon, Fr. Fakhridin, which will take place in our church on Saturday, 22 November at 12:00. This is a unique celebration, especially here, and it’s likely that many of you have never participated in the liturgy of ordination before.
We kindly ask for your prayers for the candidate and warmly invite you to join us for this special occasion. Your presence will be a wonderful support for Fr. Fakhridin as he embarks on this important journey in his ministry.
The Lord be with you!
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)
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
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
