.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Picture courtesy of NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, retired clergyman of the Archdiocese of Chicago as well as past associate minister of Our Female of Great Advice Parish on Hermitage Opportunity in Chicago’s McKinley Playground area, passed away Sunday, Nov.
3, 2024, at the age of 71, in Mexico. Cleary was born on Sept. 5, 1953, in Chicago.
He attended Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago, Niles College of Loyola University as well as the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein. Cleary was actually blessed to the priesthood on Might 9, 1979, through Cardinal John Cody, and also he commemorated his first austere Mass on May 13 of the very same year at St.
Jerome Parish in Chicago. He then functioned as associate pastor at St. Boniface Parish on Royalty Road in Chicago and Our Lady of Great Advice Church.Coming from 1982 to 1984, Cleary served as president of the Affiliation of Chicago Priests and also was actually chosen to the National Alliance of Priests’ Councils Executive Panel in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was during this time that Cleary learnt more about Rev.
William B. Wasson and also his objective at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a not-for-profit institution that targets at improving the lives of orphaned as well as deserted little ones in Latin The United States and also the Caribbean. Cleary’s preliminary plan was to volunteer for one summer months at NPH’s primary orphanage in Mexico but “he swiftly really felt called to keep past his three-month phrase, starting what became a long-lasting commitment to the youngsters of NPH,” the NPH internet site mentioned.
Cleary served for years as National Director of NPH Mexico prior to coming to be corporate director of NPH International. He resided at NPH’s principal home in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he dedicated his lifestyle to the organization’s mission and also the kids. He at that point ended up being pastor for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico and also resigned in 2023.Lifestyle Along With Great Devotion.Bishop Ronald Hicks, mind of the Diocese of Joliet as well as one of Cleary’s closest friends, don’t forgets Cleary as a mentor, shining example as well as close friend who “resided lifestyle with excellent commitment.” Prior to getting into the College of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy, Hicks invested a year in Mexico offering services for among NPH’s orphanages in Mexico.” He (Cleary) certainly not just offered religious advice yet likewise a true devotion to the purpose of strengthening the little ones’s lifestyles,” Hicks mentioned. Outright Affection and also Service.” Because of seeing his priesthood and also exactly how he lived it, he influenced me to enter into the priesthood on my own.” Hicks carried on that “for many years, numerous little ones have benefitted from his love and also dedication he complied with principles of genuine affection as well as service, being sure that the little ones increased in the home were certainly not only receivers yet discovered just how to return.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his buddy as well as classmate as an excellent priest along with a “missionary center who was actually effectively suched as and also appreciated by his schoolmates.” Sakowicz additionally recalled that “Philip certainly never searched for the limelight and also consistently tried to carry others into the spotlight.”.
Companies on Nov 21.An additional close friend as well as friend was actually Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was among the absolute most reputable members of our course and a real innovator,” Rataj stated.
He remembered Cleary’s passion forever and also his charisma stating “he was actually a great friend to all as well as resided a really faithful and terrific lifestyle.”.All lasts rites will occur at St. Zachary Church, 567 W. Algonquin Roadway in Des Plaines.
Visiting hours will definitely be Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, coming from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will definitely comply with at 11 a.m.
and also will be commemorated through Diocesan Hicks. A private interment will definitely happen in any way Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines.