Pastoral Care Department

Chaplain Jerry Gaggini

Chaplain Jerry Gaggini grew up right here in Jackson. Besides his full-time work at Baptist Medical Center, he has taught law and ethics at Belhaven College since 2002. He holds a master’s degree in theological studies from Spring Hill College in Mobile, an undergraduate degree in business administration from Belhaven, and doctorate in law from Mississippi College School of Law.
He is an active member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Flowood. Chaplain Gaggini has ecclesiastical endorsement from the Roman Catholic Bishop of the Jackson Diocese.

His ministry responsibilities include the Adult Intensive Care Unit, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, 3N (cardiology), and 6C (surgical).