.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Photo thanks to NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, retired clergyman of the Archdiocese of Chicago as well as past associate minister of Our Lady of Good Advise Parish on Hermitage Opportunity in Chicago’s McKinley Park neighborhood, passed away Sunday, Nov.
3, 2024, at the age of 71, in Mexico. Cleary was actually born upon Sept. 5, 1953, in Chicago.
He joined Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago, Niles College of Loyola Educational Institution and also the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein. Cleary was actually blessed to the priesthood on May 9, 1979, through Cardinal John Cody, and also he celebrated his initial solemn Mass on Might 13 of the same year at St.
Jerome Church in Chicago. He then served as associate pastor at St. Boniface Parish on Noble Road in Chicago as well as Our Girl of Great Guidance Church.From 1982 to 1984, Cleary functioned as president of the Affiliation of Chicago Priests and also was chosen to the National Federation of Priests’ Councils Manager Board in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was throughout this time that Cleary learned about Rev.
William B. Wasson and his purpose at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a not-for-profit association that intends for strengthening the lifestyles of orphaned as well as deserted children in Latin America and the Caribbean. Cleary’s first planning was actually to offer services for one summertime at NPH’s primary orphanage in Mexico however “he promptly experienced called to stay beyond his three-month phrase, embarking on what came to be a long-lasting dedication to the youngsters of NPH,” the NPH web site stated.
Cleary provided for years as National Supervisor of NPH Mexico just before ending up being executive director of NPH International. He stayed at NPH’s major house in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he dedicated his lifestyle to the company’s objective and the kids. He after that ended up being chaplain for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico and also retired in 2023.Lifestyle With Great Commitment.Bishop Ronald Hicks, mind of the Diocese of Joliet as well as among Cleary’s closest good friends, always remembers Cleary as a coach, role model and close friend that “resided lifestyle along with excellent devotion.” Just before getting in the University of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy, Hicks devoted a year in Mexico volunteering for some of NPH’s homes in Mexico.” He (Cleary) certainly not only offered metaphysical direction however likewise an actual dedication to the goal of enhancing the kids’s lifestyles,” Hicks claimed. Outright Love and Solution.” As a result of viewing his priesthood and how he resided it, he motivated me to get in the priesthood myself.” Hicks proceeded that “for many years, many children have gained from his affection as well as dedication he complied with principles of genuine affection as well as service, being sure that the kids increased in the home were certainly not only recipients however found out how to give back.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his friend and classmate as a fantastic clergyman along with a “missionary heart who was actually effectively just liked and also recognized by his classmates.” Sakowicz additionally remembered that “Philip never tried to find the limelight and always made an effort to bring others right into the spotlight.”.
Companies on November 21.Yet another close friend and also friend was actually Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was one of one of the most reputable participants of our class as well as a real forerunner,” Rataj stated.
He recollected Cleary’s passion permanently and his charm claiming “he was a fast friend to all and lived a really loyal as well as remarkable life.”.All lasts rites will certainly happen at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Street in Des Plaines.
Visitation hours will certainly be actually Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, coming from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will certainly observe at 11 a.m.
as well as is going to be celebrated by Bishop Hicks. An exclusive interment will certainly occur at All Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines.