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 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sunday — from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Parish Announcements
April, 20 – 26
Easter Sunday
🔗 Sunday notes
- Wishing Each Parishioner a Very Happy Easter – May the Risen Lord bless each one of you with peace and love.
- Those who wish to take Holy Water, may bless bring bottles along and take Holy Water from the font placed near the Altar.
- We welcome Victor into the Catholic Church and we pray that he remains faithful to Jesus always. Congratulations and God Bless.
- April 27, Sunday we will be celebrating the Divine Mercy Sunday. This day there will be Catechism classes as usual at 8.50 AM.
- The weekday Mass will continue every Friday at 19.00 at the Friary Chapel until the end of May 2025.
- We thank you for your generosity for your donations to the parish Support Fund. If any further information needed on Lenten collections, feel free to discuss with Fr. Michal or the members of the Parish Council.
- Mass Intention Envelopes are available at the Entrance of the Chapel and the Church or with Parish Council Members, which has to be completed with your intentions, all other details, love offerings (min. of UZ 100,000 per intention), sealed and returned to Fr. Michal or any Parish council members.
- We remind our Parishioners of the upcoming Picnic on 4 May 2025; there will be a change in the Mass timings for that day. It will be a combine Mass at 11.00. Keep checking the telegram channel for more details in the future.
- On May 10 in Rome, Brother Fakhriddin will be ordained as a deacon. Please remember him in your prayers during this final stage of preparation for the priesthood.
- Anyone interested in leading the readings on Sunday may contact Rashmi DSouza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com.
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
