Mission San Diego de Alcalá, founded in 1769, is the first of the 21 California missions established by Spanish Franciscan missionaries. It played a significant role in the Spanish colonization of California and is now a historical site and museum. The mission is managed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego, which oversees its preservation and operations, including religious services and community events. Today, it serves as a cultural and educational resource, highlighting the history of the mission system in California.
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