.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Photo courtesy of NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, retired clergyman of the Archdiocese of Chicago and previous associate minister of Our Girl of Great Advice Parish on Hermitage Opportunity in Chicago’s McKinley Playground community, passed away Sunday, Nov.
3, 2024, at the age of 71, in Mexico. Cleary was actually born on Sept. 5, 1953, in Chicago.
He participated in Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago, Niles College of Loyola Educational Institution as well as the Educational Institution of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein. Cleary was ordained to the priesthood on Might 9, 1979, by Cardinal John Cody, and also he commemorated his 1st austere Mass on May thirteen of the same year at St.
Jerome Church in Chicago. He then worked as associate pastor at St. Boniface Church on Royalty Road in Chicago and also Our Lady of Great Counsel Parish.Coming from 1982 to 1984, Cleary functioned as president of the Association of Chicago Priests and also was selected to the National Alliance of Priests’ Councils Manager Board in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was during the course of this moment that Cleary learnt more about Rev.
William B. Wasson and his objective at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a non-profit institution that targets at boosting the lifestyles of orphaned and also abandoned children in Latin America as well as the Caribbean. Cleary’s preliminary strategy was actually to volunteer for one summertime at NPH’s major home in Mexico however “he swiftly really felt called to stay past his three-month term, embarking on what ended up being a long term commitment to the youngsters of NPH,” the NPH web site said.
Cleary offered for many years as National Director of NPH Mexico just before coming to be corporate director of NPH International. He lived at NPH’s principal house in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he dedicated his lifestyle to the company’s goal and the youngsters. He then became chaplain for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico and also retired in 2023.Life With Great Devotion.Bishop Ronald Hicks, mind of the Diocese of Joliet and among Cleary’s closest friends, bears in mind Cleary as a coach, role model and buddy that “resided lifestyle with fantastic devotion.” Before entering into the College of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, Hicks devoted a year in Mexico volunteering for one of NPH’s orphanages in Mexico.” He (Cleary) certainly not just supplied metaphysical guidance however also a real commitment to the purpose of improving the youngsters’s lives,” Hicks claimed. Outright Love and Solution.” Due to enjoying his priesthood and also just how he stayed it, he motivated me to enter into the priesthood myself.” Hicks proceeded that “throughout the years, numerous little ones have actually profited from his passion and also dedication he complied with concepts of genuine affection as well as company, making sure that the children brought up in the home were actually not only recipients however learned just how to render.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his pal and classmate as an excellent priest along with a “missionary soul who was actually quite possibly suched as as well as valued by his friends.” Sakowicz also recollected that “Philip never looked for the limelight as well as consistently made an effort to carry others right into the spotlight.”.
Provider on Nov 21.Yet another buddy as well as classmate was actually Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was just one of one of the most highly regarded members of our course and also a correct innovator,” Rataj said.
He remembered Cleary’s enthusiasm forever and his charm claiming “he was a fast friend to all and lived a really devoted and terrific life.”.All lasts rites are going to happen at St. Zachary Church, 567 W. Algonquin Roadway in Des Plaines.
Visitation hours are going to be Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, coming from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will certainly comply with at 11 a.m.
and is going to be celebrated by Diocesan Hicks. A private interment will take place in any way Saints Catholic Burial Site in Des Plaines.