.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Photo courtesy of NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, retired priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago as well as former associate pastor of Our Girl of Excellent Advice Church on Hermitage Pathway 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 participated in Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago, Niles College of Loyola College and also the College of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy in Mundelein. Cleary was ordained to the priesthood on Might 9, 1979, by Cardinal John Cody, as well as he celebrated his 1st thoughtful Mass on Might thirteen of the exact same year at St.
Jerome Parish in Chicago. He after that served as associate priest at St. Boniface Church on Royalty Road in Chicago as well as Our Woman of Great Guidance Church.Coming from 1982 to 1984, Cleary functioned as president of the Organization of Chicago Priests and also was selected to the National Federation of Priests’ Councils Manager Board in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was actually in the course of this time around that Cleary learned about Rev.
William B. Wasson and also his purpose at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a nonprofit institution that intends for boosting the lifestyles of orphaned and abandoned kids in Latin United States and also the Caribbean. Cleary’s preliminary plan was actually to volunteer for one summer at NPH’s primary home in Mexico however “he swiftly experienced called to keep past his three-month term, plunging into what became a long-lasting commitment to the kids of NPH,” the NPH website said.
Cleary served for years as National Director of NPH Mexico before becoming executive director of NPH International. He stayed at NPH’s main home in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he devoted his life to the institution’s objective as well as the children. He after that came to be chaplain for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico as well as resigned in 2023.Life Along With Great Commitment.Bishop Ronald Hicks, mind of the Diocese of Joliet as well as among Cleary’s closest buddies, don’t forgets Cleary as an advisor, shining example as well as good friend who “lived lifestyle along with excellent dedication.” Before getting in the University of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, Hicks invested a year in Mexico offering for among NPH’s homes in Mexico.” He (Cleary) not simply given spiritual advice but additionally an actual commitment to the purpose of strengthening the children’s lives,” Hicks mentioned. Unconditional Love and Solution.” Because of seeing his priesthood and how he stayed it, he motivated me to enter into the priesthood myself.” Hicks continued that “over the years, plenty of kids have actually taken advantage of his affection and also commitment he followed guidelines of genuine passion and also solution, being sure that the kids reared in the home were not simply recipients but found out just how to render.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his good friend as well as classmate as a wonderful clergyman along with a “missionary heart who was actually effectively just liked and also recognized by his friends.” Sakowicz likewise remembered that “Philip never ever searched for the limelight as well as always tried to take others right into the limelight.”.
Services on November 21.Another buddy as well as friend was Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was among one of the most respected members of our training class as well as a correct leader,” Rataj pointed out.
He recollected Cleary’s enthusiasm permanently and his charm mentioning “he was a fast friend to all as well as lived a very devoted and also terrific life.”.All lasts rites will occur at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Street in Des Plaines.
Visiting hrs will certainly be actually Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will adhere to at 11 a.m.
as well as is going to be commemorated by Diocesan Hicks. A private interment is going to develop in any way Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines.