.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Picture thanks to NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, retired priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and former associate priest of Our Girl of Great Advice Parish on Hermitage Pathway in Chicago’s McKinley Playground neighborhood, passed away 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 University of Loyola University and also the Educational Institution of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy in Mundelein. Cleary was actually blessed to the priesthood on May 9, 1979, by Cardinal John Cody, as well as he celebrated his very first thoughtful Mass on May thirteen of the same year at St.
Jerome Church in Chicago. He then acted as associate minister at St. Boniface Parish on Noble Road in Chicago as well as Our Woman of Great Advise Parish.From 1982 to 1984, Cleary functioned as head of state of the Organization of Chicago Priests and also was elected to the National Alliance of Priests’ Councils Manager Panel in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was throughout this time that Cleary learnt more about Rev.
William B. Wasson and also his goal at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a non-profit company that intends for enhancing the lives of orphaned and also left children in Latin The United States and the Caribbean. Cleary’s initial strategy was to volunteer for one summertime at NPH’s main orphanage in Mexico yet “he promptly experienced contacted us to keep beyond his three-month term, plunging into what ended up being a lifelong dedication to the youngsters of NPH,” the NPH site specified.
Cleary served for years as National Supervisor of NPH Mexico before ending up being executive director of NPH International. He dwelled at NPH’s main home in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he dedicated his lifestyle to the organization’s mission as well as the kids. He after that ended up being chaplain for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico as well as retired in 2023.Lifestyle Along With Great Devotion.Diocesan Ronald Hicks, mind of the Diocese of Joliet as well as one of Cleary’s closest good friends, keeps in mind Cleary as an advisor, role model and also good friend that “lived life along with terrific commitment.” Just before entering into the College of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, Hicks spent a year in Mexico offering services for some of NPH’s homes in Mexico.” He (Cleary) not merely offered metaphysical guidance however additionally a true devotion to the goal of strengthening the kids’s lifestyles,” Hicks pointed out. Outright Passion and Company.” As a result of watching his priesthood and just how he stayed it, he motivated me to get in the priesthood myself.” Hicks proceeded that “over the years, countless children have profited from his affection as well as devotion he adhered to guidelines of outright affection and also solution, making certain that the little ones brought up in the home were actually certainly not simply receivers however found out just how to give back.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his good friend as well as schoolmate as a wonderful clergyman along with a “missionary heart who was actually effectively ased if as well as recognized through his classmates.” Sakowicz additionally recollected that “Philip never searched for the spotlight as well as consistently tried to carry others in to the spotlight.”.
Companies on November 21.One more friend as well as classmate was actually Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was one of the most respected participants of our lesson as well as an accurate innovator,” Rataj said.
He recollected Cleary’s enthusiasm permanently and his charisma mentioning “he was a fast friend to all as well as lived an incredibly loyal and splendid lifestyle.”.All lasts rites are going to occur at St. Zachary Church, 567 W. Algonquin Roadway in Des Plaines.
Visiting hours will definitely be Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will definitely comply with at 11 a.m.
and also is going to be actually celebrated by Bishop Hicks. A personal interment will certainly occur whatsoever Saints Catholic Burial Ground in Des Plaines.