.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Photo thanks to NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, resigned priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and former associate minister of Our Lady of Good Advice Parish on Hermitage Avenue 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 went to Quigley Preparatory Academy in Chicago, Niles College of Loyola Educational Institution and also the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein. Cleary was ordained to the priesthood on May 9, 1979, through Cardinal John Cody, and he commemorated his initial thoughtful Mass on May 13 of the very same year at St.
Jerome Parish in Chicago. He then acted as associate pastor at St. Boniface Parish on Noble Road in Chicago and Our Lady of Excellent Counsel Church.Coming from 1982 to 1984, Cleary acted as head of state of the Association of Chicago Priests and also was actually elected to the National Alliance of Priests’ Councils Exec Panel in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was during the course of this time around that Cleary learned about Rev.
William B. Wasson and also his goal at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a not-for-profit association that intends for boosting the lives of orphaned as well as deserted kids in Latin The United States and the Caribbean. Cleary’s initial program was to offer for one summer season at NPH’s major home in Mexico but “he swiftly experienced contacted us to remain beyond his three-month condition, starting what became a long term dedication to the youngsters of NPH,” the NPH internet site stated.
Cleary provided for many years as National Supervisor of NPH Mexico prior to becoming corporate director of NPH International. He resided at NPH’s principal home in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he committed his life to the company’s goal as well as the youngsters. He at that point ended up being pastor for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico and also retired in 2023.Life Along With Great Dedication.Diocesan Ronald Hicks, mind of the Diocese of Joliet and also some of Cleary’s closest close friends, keeps in mind Cleary as a coach, good example as well as good friend that “lived life along with fantastic devotion.” Prior to getting in 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) certainly not just given metaphysical advice however likewise a genuine dedication to the objective of enhancing the little ones’s lives,” Hicks pointed out. Unconditional Passion as well as Company.” As a result of viewing his priesthood as well as how he lived it, he motivated me to enter the priesthood myself.” Hicks continued that “for many years, many kids have profited from his affection and also devotion he followed principles of genuine passion as well as service, making sure that the youngsters increased in the home were not only recipients but knew exactly how to give back.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his close friend as well as friend as a terrific priest along with a “missionary center who was quite possibly ased if as well as valued by his friends.” Sakowicz likewise recollected that “Philip never ever sought the spotlight and regularly made an effort to bring others into the spotlight.”.
Services on Nov 21.Another buddy and schoolmate was actually Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was one of the absolute most respected participants of our class and also a true forerunner,” Rataj stated.
He recalled Cleary’s zest for life and also his personal appeal mentioning “he was actually a great friend to all and lived a quite loyal and also remarkable life.”.All funeral services are going to occur at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Roadway in Des Plaines.
Visiting hours will certainly be Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, coming from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m.
as well as will certainly be actually commemorated by Bishop Hicks. A personal interment will definitely take place in all Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines.