They’re the hidden hands behind the holy clothing of many churches. Gaspard Inc. has been operating out of Brookfield, Wisconsin for more than 60 years, providing custom made robes, vestments, and ...
WATERFORD, Conn. (AP) - When Elizabeth Morgan first set out to make church linens and garments in 1985, a combination of World War II’s upheaval of textile industries, the passing of women who knew ...
The items that make up a church's altar, or a priest's vestments, are storied and sacred to those who attend services. Christian parishioners used to the Sunday rituals of communion or the sight of ...
In the heart of Catholic tradition, liturgical vestments play a role of profound sacredness and symbolism. Each color, cut, and ornament tells a story, expresses a theological meaning, and contributes ...
The Rev. Michael Sniffen slips a cassock alb, a vestment worn by priests, over his head and notices it fits better than the first one he tried. "That looks much better," said Dorothy Graham, a sales ...
When outdoor temperatures soared past 100 degrees this season, we can't help but think of the poor souls donning the heavy gear at places of worship. We're talking clergy members and the vestments ...