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Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá    

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The Mission San Diego de Alcalá is California’s first mission and was founded on July 16, 1769 by St. Junípero Serra, a Franciscan priest. The Mission was relocated to the present site in 1774 in order …
The Mission San Diego de Alcalá is California’s first mission and was founded on July 16, 1769 by St. 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 present mission church was named a minor basilica by Pope Paul VI in the bicentennial year of 1976. Today, it serves as an active parish for the Catholic community and as a cultural center for people of all faiths who are most welcome to visit the mission. Self-guided tours, docent-led tours, and a gift shop all help to make your visit a memorable one.
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Jun 16, 2023
This mission is beautiful. We were there on a Sunday so we heard part of a beautiful mass. The grounds were beautiful and the museum had a lot of historical information. They also had a nice gift sho… Full review by colombiajan
Apr 13, 2023
This was the first California mission. My 4th grader had been asking to visit a mission since their Missions unit at school. This one is conveniently located in San Diego and we made it part of our … Full review by juliayH7241FD
Dec 30, 2022
We attended Christmas Day Mass at the old mission church. We arrived a half hour early fearing crowds but although the church was full when Mass began, there was a seat for everyone. I grew up with s… Full review by NewEngland161
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