Catholic Churches in San Diego, California

Mission San Diego de Alcala

Diocese of San Diego

Directions

Address

10818 San Diego Mission Road
San Diego, CA 92108

About Mission San Diego de Alcala

Founded on July 16, 1769 by Saint Junípero Serra, Mission San Diego de Alcalá is California's first and oldest mission — and today an active parish within the Diocese of San Diego. Daily Mass is celebrated Monday through Saturday, with five Sunday Masses including a Spanish-language celebration, and First Friday Eucharistic adoration. The historic church and gardens welcome visitors year-round, and the parish's American Filipino and Hispanic ministries reflect the rich cultural diversity of the surrounding Mission Valley community.

Mission San Diego de Alcala is a Roman Catholic parish in San Diego, California, part of the Diocese of San Diego. The parish offers Mass 18 times per week, including Sunday at 7:30 AM and 9 AM and 10:30 AM and 10:30 AM and 12 PM and 5:30 PM. Confession is available on Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

7:30 AM
9 AM
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
Spanish
12 PM
5:30 PM

Monday

7 AM
5:30 PM

Tuesday

7 AM
5:30 PM

Wednesday

7 AM
5:30 PM

Thursday

7 AM
5:30 PM

Friday

7 AM
5:30 PM

Saturday

8 AM(1st Saturday, Mission Church)
5:30 PM

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Saturday

4 PM - 5 PM

Programs & Ministries

RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)

RCIA / OCIA

Men's Groups

Men's Group

Knights of Columbus & Columbiettes Liturgical Ministries Ministry to Those Who are Sick & Homebound Music Ministry Social Action Committee

Choir & Music Ministry

Choir

Schedule: Monday, 5:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at Mission San Diego de Alcala? ▼

Mission San Diego de Alcala Mass times: Sunday at 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 PM, 5:30 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

When is confession at Mission San Diego de Alcala? ▼

Mission San Diego de Alcala confession times: Saturday 4 PM - 5 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Mission San Diego de Alcala? ▼

Yes, Mission San Diego de Alcala celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does Mission San Diego de Alcala have daily Mass? ▼

Yes, Mission San Diego de Alcala offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7 AM, 5:30 PM.

Where is Mission San Diego de Alcala located? ▼

Mission San Diego de Alcala is located at 10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, CA 92108. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

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