.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Photo thanks to NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, retired priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and former associate pastor of Our Girl of Really Good Counsel Parish on Hermitage Method in Chicago’s McKinley Playground community, died Sunday, Nov.
3, 2024, at the grow older of 71, in Mexico. Cleary was born on Sept. 5, 1953, in Chicago.
He joined Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago, Niles University of Loyola College as well as the Educational Institution of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy in Mundelein. Cleary was actually ordained to the priesthood on Might 9, 1979, by Cardinal John Cody, as well as he commemorated his first thoughtful Mass on Might thirteen of the very same year at St.
Jerome Parish in Chicago. He at that point worked as associate priest at St. Boniface Church on Noble Street in Chicago and also Our Woman of Excellent Advice Parish.Coming from 1982 to 1984, Cleary worked as president of the Association of Chicago Priests and also was selected to the National Federation of Priests’ Councils Executive Board in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was during the course of this moment that Cleary discovered Rev.
William B. Wasson and also his mission at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a non-profit institution that focuses on enhancing the lifestyles of orphaned and also abandoned children in Latin America and also the Caribbean. Cleary’s initial plan was to volunteer for one summer at NPH’s major orphanage in Mexico however “he rapidly really felt called to remain past his three-month term, plunging into what ended up being a lifetime dedication to the children of NPH,” the NPH site mentioned.
Cleary provided for many years as National Supervisor of NPH Mexico prior to becoming corporate supervisor of NPH International. He stayed at NPH’s principal home in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he committed his lifestyle to the association’s mission as well as the little ones. He after that came to be pastor for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico and also retired in 2023.Lifestyle Along With Great Devotion.Bishop Ronald Hicks, mind of the Diocese of Joliet and among Cleary’s closest close friends, always remembers Cleary as a mentor, good example as well as friend that “resided lifestyle with excellent devotion.” Just before getting in the University of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, Hicks devoted a year in Mexico volunteering for some of NPH’s homes in Mexico.” He (Cleary) certainly not only delivered religious assistance however additionally an actual dedication to the goal of improving the kids’s lives,” Hicks stated. Genuine Affection and also Company.” As a result of watching his priesthood and also just how he resided it, he encouraged me to enter into the priesthood on my own.” Hicks proceeded that “for many years, plenty of kids have actually profited from his love and also commitment he complied with guidelines of unconditional love and service, being sure that the kids raised in the home were certainly not only recipients yet knew how to render.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his friend as well as friend as a wonderful priest along with a “missionary center who was actually very well just liked and valued through his friends.” Sakowicz also remembered that “Philip certainly never sought the limelight as well as consistently made an effort to deliver others into the spotlight.”.
Provider on Nov 21.Another buddy as well as schoolmate was Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was among one of the most revered participants of our class and also a correct innovator,” Rataj stated.
He recalled Cleary’s passion permanently and also his charisma pointing out “he was actually a fast friend to all as well as resided a quite loyal and also terrific life.”.All lasts rites will definitely happen at St. Zachary Church, 567 W. Algonquin Street in Des Plaines.
Visiting hours will certainly be actually Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, coming from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will definitely comply with at 11 a.m.
and also is going to be commemorated through Diocesan Hicks. An exclusive interment will occur in any way Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines.