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California's First Mission


Welcome to Mission San Diego de Alcalá. This historic site is an active parish for the Catholic community and a welcoming cultural center for all faiths to visit. We  invite you to take part in our rich history, attend Mass, and get involved in our events. Seeking solace or curious to discover, all are welcome to experience the warmth and hospitality here.


Memorial Masses for Pope Francis

Wed, April 30, 2025

7:00 am and 5:30 pm in the Mission Church

Together with Catholics throughout the Diocese of San Diego,

all are welcome to come and pray for the blessed repose

of the soul of our Holy Father, Pope Francis.



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Mass Times
Saturday Vigil: 

5:30 pm - Mission Church

Sunday: 

7:30 am - Mission Church

9:00 am - St. Francis Chapel (Contemporary Music Group every other week) and Mission Church

10:30 am - Mission Church

10:30 am - St. Francis Chapel (Spanish)

12:00 pm - Mission Church
(Mission Choir)

5:30 pm - St. Francis Chapel

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Daily Mass
Monday - Friday:

7:00 am & 5:30 pm - Mission Church

First Saturday of the Month:

8:00 am - Mission Church

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Rosary, Adoration & Confession
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:

First Friday of the month, 7:30 am to 11:35 am and  6:00 pm to 6:35 pm in the Mission Church

Confession:

Saturday 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Mission Church or by appointment



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Visit the Mission

Welcome to Mission San Diego de Alcalá. California’s first mission was founded on July 16, 1769 by Saint Junípero Serra, a Franciscan priest. The Mission was relocated to the present site in 1774 in order to be closer to the American Indian (Kumeyaay) villages, a reliable source of water and good land for farming.

The first of a chain of 21 missions that stretch northward along the coast of California, Mission San Diego became known as the Mother of the Missions.

10818 San Diego Mission Rd

San Diego, CA 92108

Parish Office
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Mon – Fri
Phone: (619) 283-7319


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Pro-Life Rosary

Mission Church, 5:00 pm

Baby Shower

to support Birthline Pregnancy Center

Bring unwrapped Items to weekend Masses

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American Filipino Ministry

Afternoon Tea

California Room, 3:00-5:00 pm

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