.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Photograph courtesy of NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, retired priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and also former associate minister of Our Gal of Good Advice Parish on Hermitage Method in Chicago’s McKinley Park area, died Sunday, Nov.
3, 2024, at the grow older of 71, in Mexico. Cleary was actually born on Sept. 5, 1953, in Chicago.
He participated in Quigley Preparatory Academy in Chicago, Niles University of Loyola College and also the Educational Institution of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein. Cleary was commissioned to the priesthood on Might 9, 1979, by Cardinal John Cody, and also he commemorated his 1st thoughtful Mass on Might 13 of the same year at St.
Jerome Church in Chicago. He after that functioned as associate minister at St. Boniface Parish on Noble Road in Chicago and Our Gal of Great Counsel Parish.From 1982 to 1984, Cleary worked as president of the Association of Chicago Priests and was actually elected to the National Federation of Priests’ Councils Executive Board in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was actually throughout this time that Cleary learnt more about Rev.
William B. Wasson as well as his mission at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a non-profit organization that aims at improving the lives of orphaned as well as left little ones in Latin The United States and also the Caribbean. Cleary’s initial program was actually to offer for one summer season at NPH’s principal home in Mexico however “he promptly really felt called to stay beyond his three-month term, embarking on what came to be a lifetime dedication to the kids of NPH,” the NPH internet site specified.
Cleary provided for several years as National Director of NPH Mexico just before ending up being corporate supervisor of NPH International. He stayed at NPH’s major home in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he dedicated his life to the organization’s mission as well as the kids. He after that became 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 pals, bears in mind Cleary as a mentor, role model as well as friend who “resided life with wonderful devotion.” Just before getting in the University of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy, Hicks devoted a year in Mexico offering for some of NPH’s homes in Mexico.” He (Cleary) certainly not only delivered metaphysical support however likewise a true commitment to the objective of enhancing the youngsters’s lifestyles,” Hicks pointed out. Outright Affection and also Solution.” Due to seeing his priesthood and also how he lived it, he encouraged me to enter the priesthood on my own.” Hicks carried on that “for many years, numerous youngsters have taken advantage of his passion and devotion he observed principles of unconditional passion as well as service, being sure that the children brought up in the home were actually not merely receivers however learned just how to give back.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his good friend as well as schoolmate as a wonderful clergyman along with a “missionary center that was effectively suched as and also valued through his friends.” Sakowicz also recollected that “Philip never ever looked for the limelight and also consistently tried to deliver others into the spotlight.”.
Companies on Nov 21.One more buddy and classmate was actually Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was one of one of the most revered members of our lesson and also a true innovator,” Rataj claimed.
He recalled Cleary’s passion for life and his charisma pointing out “he was a great friend to all and also resided a really faithful and also splendid 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, coming from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will certainly observe at 11 a.m.
and also is going to be celebrated through Diocesan Hicks. A private interment will certainly take place at All Saints Catholic Burial Site in Des Plaines.