.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Image thanks to NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, retired priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and previous associate minister of Our Female of Good Advice Parish on Hermitage Method in Chicago’s McKinley Park area, passed away Sunday, Nov.
3, 2024, at the age of 71, in Mexico. Cleary was actually born on Sept. 5, 1953, in Chicago.
He joined Quigley Preparatory Academy in Chicago, Niles University of Loyola University and the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein. Cleary was actually blessed to the priesthood on Might 9, 1979, by Cardinal John Cody, and also he celebrated his first austere Mass on Might thirteen of the same year at St.
Jerome Parish in Chicago. He then functioned as associate pastor at St. Boniface Church on Royalty Road in Chicago and Our Woman of Great Advise Parish.Coming from 1982 to 1984, Cleary worked as president of the Affiliation of Chicago Priests and was actually selected to the National Federation of Priests’ Councils Executive Panel in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was actually during this moment that Cleary learnt more about Rev.
William B. Wasson as well as his purpose at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a non-profit institution that intends for strengthening the lifestyles of orphaned and also left youngsters in Latin The United States as well as the Caribbean. Cleary’s preliminary plan was to offer services for one summer months at NPH’s principal home in Mexico yet “he quickly felt called to stay past his three-month phrase, plunging into what ended up being a lifetime commitment to the children of NPH,” the NPH internet site specified.
Cleary offered for years as National Supervisor of NPH Mexico before coming to be executive supervisor of NPH International. He resided at NPH’s primary home in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he devoted his lifestyle to the association’s goal as well as the little ones. He after that ended up being pastor for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico and retired in 2023.Lifestyle Along With Great Commitment.Bishop Ronald Hicks, mind of the Diocese of Joliet and also among Cleary’s closest friends, always remembers Cleary as a coach, good example and good friend that “resided life with terrific dedication.” Just before getting in the University of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy, Hicks invested a year in Mexico volunteering for some of NPH’s homes in Mexico.” He (Cleary) not just delivered religious guidance however additionally a true devotion to the goal of enhancing the youngsters’s lives,” Hicks mentioned. Genuine Love and also Company.” Due to enjoying his priesthood and also exactly how he lived it, he encouraged me to enter into the priesthood myself.” Hicks continued that “for many years, a great number of little ones have actually benefitted from his affection and also commitment he adhered to guidelines of genuine affection as well as company, making certain that the youngsters brought up in the home were actually not merely receivers however knew exactly how to return.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his buddy and schoolmate as a terrific clergyman along with a “missionary center that was well ased if as well as valued by his friends.” Sakowicz additionally recalled that “Philip certainly never looked for the spotlight and also consistently attempted to bring others right into the limelight.”.
Companies on Nov 21.Yet another buddy as well as friend was actually Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was among one of the most highly regarded members of our course as well as a correct forerunner,” Rataj mentioned.
He recollected Cleary’s passion forever and also his charm stating “he was actually a fast friend to all and resided a really devoted and terrific life.”.All lasts rites are going to happen at St. Zachary Church, 567 W. Algonquin Roadway in Des Plaines.
Visiting hours are going to be Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass is going to comply with at 11 a.m.
and will certainly be actually celebrated by Diocesan Hicks. A personal interment will definitely take place whatsoever Saints Catholic Burial Ground in Des Plaines.