.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Picture thanks to NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, retired priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and also former associate priest of Our Gal of Great Advice Parish on Hermitage Opportunity in Chicago’s McKinley Park area, died Sunday, Nov.
3, 2024, at the grow older of 71, in Mexico. Cleary was actually born on Sept. 5, 1953, in Chicago.
He joined Quigley Preparatory Academy in Chicago, Niles University of Loyola Educational Institution and also the College of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy in Mundelein. Cleary was ordained to the priesthood on May 9, 1979, by Cardinal John Cody, and he celebrated his very first thoughtful Mass on Might 13 of the exact same year at St.
Jerome Parish in Chicago. He then worked as associate minister at St. Boniface Church on Royalty Road in Chicago as well as Our Woman of Really Good Counsel Parish.From 1982 to 1984, Cleary worked as president of the Affiliation of Chicago Priests and also was selected to the National Federation of Priests’ Councils Manager Panel in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was actually in the course of this time around that Cleary learnt more about Rev.
William B. Wasson as well as his purpose at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a nonprofit company that targets at improving the lives of orphaned and abandoned little ones in Latin America and also the Caribbean. Cleary’s preliminary program was actually to offer services for one summer months at NPH’s major home in Mexico yet “he quickly really felt phoned call to stay beyond his three-month term, starting what ended up being a long-lasting commitment to the children of NPH,” the NPH internet site said.
Cleary offered for years as National Supervisor of NPH Mexico before ending up being executive supervisor of NPH International. He stayed at NPH’s major home in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he dedicated his life to the association’s objective and the children. He after that came to be pastor for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico and also retired in 2023.Lifestyle Along With Great Devotion.Diocesan Ronald Hicks, mind of the Diocese of Joliet and also among Cleary’s closest pals, bears in mind Cleary as an advisor, good example and good friend that “lived life with wonderful dedication.” Prior to getting into the University of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy, Hicks invested a year in Mexico offering for one of NPH’s homes in Mexico.” He (Cleary) not only supplied spiritual direction yet also an actual devotion to the goal of strengthening the kids’s lives,” Hicks stated. Outright Affection and Service.” As a result of enjoying his priesthood and exactly how he resided it, he encouraged me to get in the priesthood on my own.” Hicks continued that “throughout the years, countless youngsters have actually benefitted from his passion and also devotion he followed guidelines of genuine passion and also service, being sure that the children brought up in the home were not merely receivers however learned exactly how to give back.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his buddy and classmate as a terrific priest with a “missionary heart who was actually effectively liked and appreciated through his friends.” Sakowicz additionally recalled that “Philip never ever sought the spotlight as well as consistently tried to bring others in to the limelight.”.
Solutions on November 21.One more buddy as well as friend was actually Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was among one of the most renowned participants of our class and also a true forerunner,” Rataj said.
He recalled Cleary’s passion forever and also his personal appeal stating “he was a fast friend to all as well as resided a very loyal and terrific lifestyle.”.All lasts rites will certainly happen at St. Zachary Church, 567 W. Algonquin Street in Des Plaines.
Visitation hours are going to be Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, coming from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will certainly observe at 11 a.m.
as well as will be actually celebrated through Diocesan Hicks. A private interment will take place in any way Saints Catholic Burial Site in Des Plaines.