.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Picture thanks to NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, resigned clergyman of the Archdiocese of Chicago and also previous associate priest of Our Girl of Really Good Advise Church on Hermitage Pathway in Chicago’s McKinley Park community, passed away Sunday, Nov.
3, 2024, at the grow older of 71, in Mexico. Cleary was actually born upon Sept. 5, 1953, in Chicago.
He attended Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago, Niles University of Loyola University and the Educational Institution of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein. Cleary was blessed to the priesthood on Might 9, 1979, through Cardinal John Cody, as well as he celebrated his 1st thoughtful Mass on Might 13 of the very same year at St.
Jerome Church in Chicago. He at that point functioned as associate pastor at St. Boniface Parish on Noble Road in Chicago and also Our Female of Excellent Advice Parish.Coming from 1982 to 1984, Cleary acted as head of state of the Affiliation of Chicago Priests and also was actually selected to the National Alliance of Priests’ Councils Executive Panel in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was during this moment that Cleary discovered Rev.
William B. Wasson as well as his mission at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a not-for-profit company that focuses on improving the lives of orphaned and left little ones in Latin United States and also the Caribbean. Cleary’s first plan was actually to volunteer for one summer months at NPH’s primary orphanage in Mexico but “he swiftly experienced contacted us to stay past his three-month condition, plunging into what became a long-lasting devotion to the youngsters of NPH,” the NPH internet site stated.
Cleary served for several years as National Supervisor of NPH Mexico before coming to be corporate director of NPH International. He dwelled at NPH’s primary house in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he devoted his life to the institution’s purpose and the youngsters. He at that point ended up being chaplain for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico and also retired in 2023.Lifestyle With Great Dedication.Diocesan Ronald Hicks, mind of the Diocese of Joliet as well as one of Cleary’s closest close friends, keeps in mind Cleary as an advisor, shining example and also good friend who “lived life along with excellent dedication.” Just before entering the University of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy, Hicks devoted a year in Mexico offering for among NPH’s homes in Mexico.” He (Cleary) not only supplied spiritual direction yet also a real devotion to the mission of strengthening the children’s lives,” Hicks pointed out. Outright Affection as well as Solution.” Because of seeing his priesthood and exactly how he lived it, he motivated me to get in the priesthood on my own.” Hicks proceeded that “over the years, many kids have taken advantage of his affection as well as dedication he complied with concepts of genuine affection and also service, being sure that the children reared in the home were actually not only receivers but learned just how to render.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his close friend and classmate as a fantastic priest along with a “missionary center that was actually well ased if and appreciated by his classmates.” Sakowicz also recalled that “Philip certainly never sought the spotlight as well as always attempted to take others into the spotlight.”.
Solutions on Nov 21.One more buddy and also classmate was Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was one of the most respected members of our training class and also a correct innovator,” Rataj claimed.
He recollected Cleary’s enthusiasm for life and also his charisma stating “he was actually a fast friend to all as well as resided an incredibly loyal and terrific life.”.All funeral services will happen at St. Zachary Church, 567 W. Algonquin Road in Des Plaines.
Visitation hrs are going to be Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, coming from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will observe at 11 a.m.
and also is going to be actually commemorated through Bishop Hicks. A personal interment will happen in any way Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines.