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Things you may not have known about Gaspard, Inc.
My father, Robert E. Gaspard founded his company in 1954. He was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. His family was also manufacturing Vestments and other clerical needs (Gaspard and Sons), …
Third Generation Family Business
I am very proud to be the third generation in the Gaspard family business. My father, Jason Gaspard, is currently the President and my grandfather, Robert Gaspard, was the founder in 1954. Unfortunate …
Beginnings of Gaspard, Inc.
In the fall of 1980 I started working at Gaspard in the Customer Service department, but for only 1-2 days a week. After a week or so my husband, Robert Gaspard, asked me to work nearly full …
Behind the Scenes of Gaspard
My name is Shea and I am the in-house Graphic Designer at Gaspard. I wear many hats here at Gaspard just like any small company, we all help out where we can. Although, I cannot sew for the …
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Elizabeth Ann Seton is most well known as the first American to be canonized as a saint. She was born in New York, NY on August 28th, 1774 into a wealthy Episcopalian family. Unfortunately, her mother …
Saint Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas is a Catholic priest, philosopher, and Doctor of the Church. Although his date of birth has not been confirmed, it is believed to be January 28, 1225. He was born into a noble family, …
Gaspard Christmas Traditions & Favorite Memories
It’s hard to believe that the Christmas Season is once again upon us. Christmas, a time of celebration, is a wonderful time in which remembering the birth of Jesus as all our best feelings surfa …
Saint Joseph
Saint Joseph is a biblical figure most well known for being married to Mary, the mother of Jesus, as well as the Earthly father of Jesus. Joseph was a Jewish man from Nazareth with family lin …
Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick was a Christian missionary who would later go on to become a bishop in the fifth-century. His birthdate is unknown, but most agree that it was in 385 A.D. He was born in Roman Britain, …
The Meaning of Ash Wednesday
Many Christian churches practice “ashing” their parishioners on the forehead on Ash Wednesday, in a ritual that goes back to the ninth century. The ashes represent our mortality and remind us that …
The History of Easter
Easter is one of the most important holidays in the Christian church. It is a holiday in which we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. The holiday is the closing of the Lent season which starts with&n …
Giving Old Collections New Life
Back in December a Deacon from the Diocese of Little Rock, Arkansas came to Gaspard wanting to recreate the original Dalmatic he received from the Gaspard Serigraph Series when he became a Deacon. H …
Immaculate Heart of Mary
The Immaculate Heart of Mary is a Catholic devotion to the Virgin Mary. The devotion revolves around the belief that Mary was born without original sin and remained sinless throughout her li …
Saint John the Baptist
Saint John the Baptist is a Christian saint who is revered as a prophet and forerunner of Jesus Christ. He is said to have baptized Jesus in the Jordan River. He has also been celebr …
Saint Anthony
Saint Anthony of Padua is a Catholic saint who is known as the "Doctor of the Church." He was born in Portugal in 1195 to a wealthy family. Saint Anthony spent much of his ti …
Our Lady of Grace
Our Lady of Grace is the devotion given to the Virgin Mary by the Catholic Church. Many churches all over the world have dedicated themselves to the graces they have received from th …
Saint Peter
Saint Peter was one of the most important figures in early Christianity. A fisherman from Galilee, he was chosen by Jesus to be one of the Twelve Apostles. Pe …
Saint Paul
Saint Paul was one of the most important figures in early Christianity. It is believed that Paul was born in 4 BC. Although he was from Tarsus in Cili …
Assumption of Mary
The Assumption of Mary is the belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken up into heaven after her death. The Assumption is a doctrine of the Cat …
Saint Rose of Lima
Rose was born in the city of Lima, in the Viceroyalty of Peru, on April 20, 1586. Her baptismal name was Isabel Flores de Olivia. The “Rose� …
Saint Francis of Assisi
Saint Francis was born Giovanni Francesco Bernardone in Assisi, Italy in 1181. His father was a wealthy cloth merchant, and Francis was educated and groomed for a life in business. However, Francis ha …
Saint Michael
Saint Michael the Archangel is one of the most popular and well-known saints in Christianity. He is known as the patron saint of police officers, soldiers, and paramedics. This is because he is often …
Our Lady of Mercy
Our Lady of Mercy, also known as Our Lady of Ransom, is a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Catholic Church. mercy. The title "Our Lady of Mercy" is derived from the Latin Mater Misericordiae, w …
Our Lady of the Rosary
Our Lady of the Rosary is a title given to Mary, mother of Jesus Christ, by those who believe that the intercession of the Virgin Mary is responsible for their salvation. In 1206, a young priest, Domi …
Immaculate Conception
The Immaculate Conception is one of the most important feast days in the Catholic Church. It celebrates the moment when Mary, the moth …
Our Lady Guadalupe
Our Lady of Guadalupe is an image of Mary that is associated with a series of Marian apparitions. …
Holy Family
The Holy Family refers to Jesus Christ, his mother the Virgin Mary, and his Saint Joseph. This term is used mainly …
The Meaning of the Christmas Tree
As soon as the Thanksgiving turkey is finished and leftovers have been used in various different ways, millions of families across the world p …
The Significance of Pentecost
The Significance of Pentecost Pentecost is a significant holiday that's celebrated in the Catholic Church for its spiritual and historical significance. Pentecost celebrates the descent of …