Welcome to
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.
Our Parish Lenten Penance Service will take place
Mar 18 at 7:00 pm in the Mission Church
All liturgies will take place in the Mission Church unless otherwise noted. SFC = St. Francis Chapel
MARCH 29
Palm Sunday of the
Passion of the Lord
(Palms will be blessed and
distributed at all Masses)
Masses: 5:30 pm (Sat); 7:30 am;
9:00 am; 9:00 am (SFC);
10:30 am; 10:30 am [Spanish] SFC;
12:00 pm; 5:30 pm (SFC)
MARCH 30, 31 & APRIL 1
Mon, Tues and Wed
of Holy Week
Masses:7:00 am and 5:30 pm
The Sacred Paschal Triduum
APRIL 2
Holy Thursday
of the Lord's Supper
Mass of the Lord’s Supper:
7:30 pm (SFC)
The Mission Church will be open for prayer before the reserved Blessed Sacrament until 10:00 pm
APRIL 3
Friday of the Passion
of the Lord
(Good Friday)
A day of fast and abstinence
Morning Prayer: 8:00 am
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion:
12:00 pm (SFC)
Stations of the Cross: 2:00 pm
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion:
7:30 pm (SFC)
APRIL 4
Holy Saturday
Morning Prayer: 8:00 am
The Easter Vigil
in the Holy Night:
8:00 to 10:00 pm (SFC)
APRIL 5
Easter Sunday of the
Resurrection of the Lord
Masses: 7:30 am; 9:00 am;
9:00 am (SFC); 10:30 am;
10:30 am [Spanish] SFC;
12:00 pm; 5:30 pm (SFC)
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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Lenten Penance Service
Mission Church, 7:00 pm
Fish Dinners
The Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes sponsor dinners from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the California Room. Pay at the door. $20 adults, $10 children up to age 11.
Stations of the Cross
Stations prayed at 6:15 pm in the Mission Church, except First Friday when they will follow Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament
