January 3, 2003

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For More Information, Contact:
Sam Jackson (503) 233-8391
sjackson@archdpdx.org

ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR CATHOLIC MEMORIAL MASS
 

The 2003 special celebration of Mass honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
will occur on Saturday, January 18, 2003, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception. Archbishop John G. Vlazny, Archbishop of Portland, will be the celebrant
and homilist for the Mass.

This will be the first celebration of this Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception. This Mass has been celebrated annually since 1988, and has rotated
between Holy Redeemer, Immaculate Heart and St. Andrew Catholic Churches. The
combined gospel choirs of Immaculate Heart and St. Andrew Churches will provide the
music for this year's celebration.

DATE: Saturday, January 18, 2003
TIME: 5:30 P.M.
PLACE: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
N.W. 18th & Couch Streets
Portland, OR

The African-American Catholic Community of Oregon (AACCO) and the Archdiocese of
Portland are sponsoring the Mass.
 

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