.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Image courtesy of NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, retired clergyman of the Archdiocese of Chicago as well as former associate priest of Our Female of Really Good Advice Parish on Hermitage Avenue in Chicago’s McKinley Playground neighborhood, died Sunday, Nov.
3, 2024, at the grow older of 71, in Mexico. Cleary was actually born upon Sept. 5, 1953, in Chicago.
He went to Quigley Preparatory Academy in Chicago, Niles College of Loyola Educational Institution and the College of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein. Cleary was blessed to the priesthood on May 9, 1979, through Cardinal John Cody, and he commemorated his initial thoughtful Mass on Might 13 of the very same year at St.
Jerome Parish in Chicago. He then served as associate priest at St. Boniface Church on Noble Road in Chicago and also Our Lady of Great Guidance Parish.Coming from 1982 to 1984, Cleary functioned as president of the Organization of Chicago Priests as well as was selected to the National Federation of Priests’ Councils Manager Board in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was actually during the course of this time around that Cleary discovered Rev.
William B. Wasson and also his objective at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a not-for-profit association that aims at strengthening the lifestyles of orphaned as well as abandoned kids in Latin The United States as well as the Caribbean. Cleary’s initial plan was actually to volunteer for one summer at NPH’s primary home in Mexico but “he quickly experienced contacted us to keep past his three-month condition, starting what came to be a lifetime devotion to the children of NPH,” the NPH internet site explained.
Cleary offered for many years as National Director of NPH Mexico before becoming corporate director of NPH International. He lived at NPH’s main house in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he devoted his lifestyle to the association’s mission and the kids. He after that ended up being pastor for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico and also resigned in 2023.Life Along With Great Commitment.Bishop Ronald Hicks, mind of the Diocese of Joliet and also one of Cleary’s closest pals, don’t forgets Cleary as a mentor, shining example and pal who “resided life along with excellent dedication.” Before entering into the Educational institution of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy, Hicks devoted a year in Mexico offering services for some of NPH’s homes in Mexico.” He (Cleary) not only delivered metaphysical guidance yet likewise a real dedication to the objective of boosting the children’s lifestyles,” Hicks pointed out. Genuine Love as well as Solution.” Due to seeing his priesthood and also how he stayed it, he influenced me to enter into the priesthood myself.” Hicks proceeded that “over the years, numerous kids have actually benefitted from his affection and also devotion he followed concepts of unconditional affection and company, being sure that the kids increased in the home were actually not only receivers yet learned how to give back.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his close friend as well as schoolmate as a terrific priest with a “missionary soul who was actually extremely well ased if as well as valued by his classmates.” Sakowicz likewise recollected that “Philip certainly never searched for the limelight as well as always made an effort to deliver others in to the limelight.”.
Solutions on November 21.Another friend and also friend was Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was one of the most respected members of our training class and also a true forerunner,” Rataj said.
He recollected Cleary’s zest permanently as well as his personal appeal stating “he was actually a great friend to all as well as resided a really trustworthy as well as terrific life.”.All lasts rites will definitely take place at St. Zachary Church, 567 W. Algonquin Roadway in Des Plaines.
Visiting hours will be Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will observe at 11 a.m.
and also will certainly be actually commemorated by Diocesan Hicks. A private interment will happen whatsoever Saints Catholic Burial Site in Des Plaines.