It was on August 15, 1815 that Saint Gaspar began the Missionaries of the Precious Blood at the abbey of San Felice in Giano, Italy.  Since that beginning, thousands of Missionaries have been inspired by the zeal of St Gaspar and have continued the apostolic work that he began.  It is in recognition of our foundation and in anticipation of the celebration of our bicentennial anniversary in 2015, that the Congregation has begun a three year observance of our founding.