.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Photograph courtesy of NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, retired clergyman of the Archdiocese of Chicago and also past associate minister of Our Woman of Good Counsel Parish on Hermitage Avenue in Chicago’s McKinley Playground neighborhood, passed away 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 Seminary in Chicago, Niles University of Loyola College and the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy in Mundelein. Cleary was blessed to the priesthood on May 9, 1979, by Cardinal John Cody, as well as he celebrated his very first austere Mass on Might thirteen of the same year at St.
Jerome Parish in Chicago. He after that functioned as associate pastor at St. Boniface Church on Royalty Street in Chicago and also Our Female of Great Advise Parish.From 1982 to 1984, Cleary acted as president of the Organization of Chicago Priests as well as was actually elected to the National Federation of Priests’ Councils Exec Panel in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was during this moment that Cleary found out about Rev.
William B. Wasson and also his objective at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a non-profit association that targets at enhancing the lives of orphaned and also left youngsters in Latin United States as well as the Caribbean. Cleary’s preliminary strategy was to volunteer for one summertime at NPH’s principal orphanage in Mexico but “he swiftly experienced called to remain beyond his three-month phrase, starting what ended up being a long-lasting dedication to the kids of NPH,” the NPH internet site said.
Cleary provided for years as National Supervisor of NPH Mexico just before coming to be corporate director of NPH International. He stayed at NPH’s main house in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he dedicated his life to the association’s purpose as well as the little ones. He then became pastor for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico as well as retired in 2023.Lifestyle Along With Great Dedication.Diocesan Ronald Hicks, mind of the Diocese of Joliet and also some of Cleary’s closest pals, keeps in mind Cleary as a mentor, role model as well as buddy who “lived life along with great dedication.” Just before entering the University of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, Hicks devoted a year in Mexico offering services for among NPH’s orphanages in Mexico.” He (Cleary) certainly not just delivered metaphysical guidance yet also a real devotion to the objective of strengthening the youngsters’s lifestyles,” Hicks said. Outright Passion and Company.” Due to seeing his priesthood as well as just how he resided it, he inspired me to get into the priesthood on my own.” Hicks proceeded that “over times, a great number of kids have gained from his affection and devotion he observed principles of unconditional passion as well as company, being sure that the kids increased in the home were actually not only recipients but found out exactly how to repay.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his friend as well as schoolmate as a terrific clergyman with a “missionary center who was well just liked and recognized through his schoolmates.” Sakowicz also recalled that “Philip never ever sought the spotlight and also regularly made an effort to carry others into the limelight.”.
Companies on November 21.Another buddy and also classmate was Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was one of one of the most reputable members of our training class and a correct leader,” Rataj pointed out.
He recalled Cleary’s passion permanently and also his charisma mentioning “he was a fast friend to all and also lived a really loyal as well as excellent life.”.All lasts rites are going to happen at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Street in Des Plaines.
Visiting hrs will be actually Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will definitely follow at 11 a.m.
and also will certainly be actually celebrated by Bishop Hicks. A personal interment will definitely develop whatsoever Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines.