Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala
by Stephen Stookey
Title
Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala
Artist
Stephen Stookey
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Established in 1769 by Franciscan missionary Junipero Serra, San Diego de Alcala stands as California's first church. Twenty-one Roman Catholic missions organized in the late-18th century ran up the Pacific coast from San Diego to Carmel.
This black and white image of the historic sanctuary--restored in 1931 to its appearance in 1813. Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala today is an active parish serving the spiritual needs of parishioners, pilgrims, and seekers.
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November 25th, 2014
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