Background
St. Gerard was established in 1927, graduating students who have gone on to serve in religious life, the medical profession, local and state politics, social services, law enforcement, the field of labor relations and the business world at large. St. Gerard has partnered with the Good Shepard Network to provide all of its students with Financial Aid and Tuition Assistance.
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