.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Photo thanks to NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, resigned clergyman of the Archdiocese of Chicago as well as former associate priest of Our Girl of Excellent Counsel Church on Hermitage Pathway in Chicago’s McKinley Park neighborhood, died Sunday, Nov.
3, 2024, at the age 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 commissioned to the priesthood on Might 9, 1979, through Cardinal John Cody, and also he celebrated his very first austere Mass on May 13 of the same year at St.
Jerome Parish in Chicago. He after that acted as associate minister at St. Boniface Church on Royalty Street in Chicago as well as Our Girl of Good Guidance Church.Coming from 1982 to 1984, Cleary functioned as head of state of the Affiliation of Chicago Priests and also was actually chosen to the National Alliance of Priests’ Councils Manager Board in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was during this time that Cleary learnt more about Rev.
William B. Wasson and his objective at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a non-profit organization that aims at enhancing the lives of orphaned and left little ones in Latin The United States and the Caribbean. Cleary’s initial program was to offer for one summer at NPH’s main home in Mexico however “he rapidly really felt phoned call to stay beyond his three-month condition, starting what became a long term dedication to the kids of NPH,” the NPH web site specified.
Cleary offered for years as National Supervisor of NPH Mexico just before becoming corporate supervisor of NPH International. He lived at NPH’s primary home in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he committed his lifestyle to the association’s mission as well as the kids. He then became pastor for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico and retired in 2023.Life Along With Great Commitment.Bishop Ronald Hicks, mind of the Diocese of Joliet and among Cleary’s closest close friends, remembers Cleary as a mentor, good example and also pal who “resided life with excellent dedication.” Prior to getting into the Educational institution of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy, Hicks devoted a year in Mexico volunteering for one of NPH’s orphanages in Mexico.” He (Cleary) certainly not simply supplied spiritual assistance but additionally a true devotion to the mission of improving the children’s lives,” Hicks pointed out. Unconditional Affection and also Company.” As a result of seeing his priesthood as well as just how he stayed it, he motivated me to go into the priesthood myself.” Hicks proceeded that “over the years, countless youngsters have benefitted from his love as well as devotion he observed concepts of outright affection and solution, ensuring that the kids reared in the home were not simply recipients however found out exactly how to repay.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his close friend and friend as a terrific priest along with a “missionary center that was extremely well ased if and valued through his schoolmates.” Sakowicz likewise recollected that “Philip never searched for the spotlight and also constantly made an effort to take others right into the limelight.”.
Services on Nov 21.Another buddy as well as classmate was actually Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was among the best renowned participants of our class and a real forerunner,” Rataj mentioned.
He remembered Cleary’s zest forever and also his personal appeal pointing out “he was actually a great friend to all and lived an incredibly devoted as well as fantastic lifestyle.”.All lasts rites are going to occur at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Roadway in Des Plaines.
Visitation hours will certainly be actually Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will definitely adhere to at 11 a.m.
as well as will definitely be actually commemorated through Diocesan Hicks. An exclusive interment will certainly take place at All Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines.