Gerard Johannes Nicolaus de Korte (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣeːrɑr tɕoːˈɦɑnəs ˈnikoːlʌuz də ˈkɔrtə];[a] born 13 June 1955) is a Dutch Roman Catholic clergyman and Bishop of 's-Hertogenbosch.

Gerard Johannes Nicolaus de Korte was born on 13 June 1955 in Vianen in the Netherlands.

While writing his final thesis he received certificates in Greek and Latin.

In 1994 he was promoted to doctor of theology on a thesis titled Priesthood of reconciliation.

Possibilities and borders of the theology of the word, especially that of Eduard Thurneysen, for Catholic pastoral care.

On 18 June 2008, Pope Benedict XVI appointed him bishop of the diocese of Groningen-Leeuwarden, succeeding Msgr.