Nuns pray in front of a memorial to Pope Francis at Mission San Diego de Alcalá. (Photo courtesy Mission San Diego de Alcalá via Facebook) Catholics throughout the San Diego area joined the ...

Carlsbad, California, conveniently located between San Diego and Los Angeles, is ideal for anyone exploring beaches, national ...

THE National Historical Commission of the Philippines will unveil a historical marker for the San Diego de Alcala Parish in the city of Valenzuela on the occasion of the feast day of its patron saint ...

The Spanish Franciscan Friars established the Mission San Diego de Alcala. They also established the city of San Diego around it, in 1769 and also made significant contributions to develop the city.

Inside the sanctuary at Mission San Diego de Alcala, candles are lit in tribute. “It’s simple, but it's so meaningful,” said Mark Borza. His daughter attended services at the church growing up.

San Diego is the site of Catholicism's first foothold in California, through the founding of Mission San Diego de Alcala in 1769. The diocese serves 1.4 million Catholics, with 96 parishes, 204 ...

through the founding of Mission San Diego de Alcala in 1769. The diocese serves 1.4 million Catholics, with 96 parishes, 204 active priests, and about 80 Catholic schools. The diocese first filed ...

through the founding of Mission San Diego de Alcala in 1769. The diocese serves 1.4 million Catholics, with 96 parishes, 204 active priests, and about 80 Catholic schools.

Check out Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, California’s first mission built in 1769. It offers Sunday mass at five different times throughout the day. Self-guided tours are available with $ ...