Holy Spirit Catholic Church
John Antonydas Gaspar has a diverse background in both research and pastoral roles, currently serving as a Volunteer Research Scientist at MCG Health since March 2024. Previous experience includes positions as Associate Pastor at Holy Spirit Catholic Church and Stella Maris Church, and as a Guest Scientist at MUSC College of Health Professions. Academic accomplishments span a Doctor of Medical Science in Stem Cell Biology from the University of Cologne and various degrees in bioethics and biotechnology from European and Indian institutions. Research experience includes a postdoctoral role at Mount Sinai Health System and a focus on genetic characterization at the National Chemical Laboratory.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
The purpose of Holy Spirit Catholic Church is to make God's kingdom present in the world. Jesus established his followers into a Church, under the leadership of the Apostles, as a body responsible for making His saving work present in the world. This means we are part of the universal Church and of the local archdiocese, as well as parishioners of Holy Spirit Church. There are inherent links between our responsibilities in our parish, our parish's responsibility for making the gospel present in the local community, and our parish's role in the archdiocese and even in the world beyond. For Holy Spirit Catholic Church and it’s parishioners, this responsibility/role involves participation in and furtherance of the three-fold mission of the Church: sanctifying, teaching, and guiding.