DATE: September 7, 2001

                                                               NEWS RELEASE
                                                                                   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                                                                                   For More Information, Contact:
                                                                                   Bud Bunce (503) 233-8373
                                                                                    bbunce@archdpdx.org

ARCHDIOCESE WELCOMES ASSISTANT YOUTH MINISTER

        The Archdiocese of Portland welcomes Michal T. Horace as assistant director for
Archdiocesan youth and young adult ministry. His duties will involve coordinating the
direct services for the Archdiocesan office including development of the International
World Youth Day trip, youth retreats and camps, youth conferences and rallies,
participation in the National Catholic Youth conference and service programs.

        Michal most recently served as youth minister / director of youth ministry at the
National Shrine of Our Lady of Snows in Belleville, IL. In that role he collaborated with
regional diocesan youth ministers and national youth ministry organizations. Other
pastoral experiences included being director of youth ministry at Assumption Catholic
Church in St. Louis, MO, assistant youth minister at Blessed Sacrament parish in
Alexandria, VA and serving as youth minister for a five-parish program in Arlington, VA.

        Mr. Horace received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering at Parks
College of St. Louis University, Cahokia, IL. He received a Religious Education
Certificate from the Paul VI Institute of Catechetical & Pastoral Studies, St. Louis, MO,
and a Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies from the Center for Ministry
Development/Archdiocese of St. Louis. He is currently working on a Master of Arts in
Pastoral Studies through the Aquinas Institute of Theology, St. Louis, MO.

        Michal is an accomplished performance and liturgical singer and musician.
Michal is happy to be part of the Archdiocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult
Ministry.
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