Deacon Gerald Nora

Gerald Nora is a permanent deacon in the Chicago Archdiocese.  He provides Ignatian spiritual direction through his parish, St. Mary of Vernon, and Bellarmine, where he was trained in the Spiritual Exercises.  Deacon Jerry's other ministries include a concentration on hospital and nursing home chaplaincy.  Jerry and his wife Patty have four grown children and eleven grandchildren.  Jerry is a retired lawyer.