.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Image courtesy of NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, resigned priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and past associate priest of Our Girl of Really Good Advice Parish on Hermitage Method in Chicago’s McKinley Park neighborhood, died Sunday, Nov.
3, 2024, at the grow older of 71, in Mexico. Cleary was born on Sept. 5, 1953, in Chicago.
He joined Quigley Preparatory Academy in Chicago, Niles College of Loyola Educational Institution and the Educational Institution of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein. Cleary was blessed to the priesthood on Might 9, 1979, by Cardinal John Cody, as well as he commemorated his initial austere Mass on May 13 of the very same year at St.
Jerome Parish in Chicago. He after that acted as associate minister at St. Boniface Church on Royalty Street in Chicago and also Our Female of Good Counsel Church.From 1982 to 1984, Cleary worked as head of state of the Association of Chicago Priests and also was chosen to the National Federation of Priests’ Councils Manager Panel in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was actually in the course of this time that Cleary discovered Rev.
William B. Wasson and also his mission at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a non-profit company that focuses on boosting the lives of orphaned and also abandoned little ones in Latin America and the Caribbean. Cleary’s preliminary strategy was to volunteer for one summer at NPH’s principal home in Mexico however “he rapidly really felt contacted us to remain past his three-month term, starting what came to be a long term dedication to the kids of NPH,” the NPH internet site stated.
Cleary served for several years as National Supervisor of NPH Mexico just before coming to be executive director of NPH International. He dwelled at NPH’s principal home in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he committed his lifestyle to the company’s goal and also the youngsters. He after that ended up being pastor for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico as well as retired in 2023.Lifestyle With Great Dedication.Bishop Ronald Hicks, head of the Diocese of Joliet and some of Cleary’s closest pals, always remembers Cleary as a coach, role model and also pal who “resided life with excellent dedication.” Prior to getting in the University of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, Hicks invested a year in Mexico offering for some of NPH’s orphanages in Mexico.” He (Cleary) certainly not merely provided metaphysical advice but likewise a true devotion to the objective of enhancing the kids’s lifestyles,” Hicks stated. Unconditional Affection and Service.” Because of enjoying his priesthood and just how he lived it, he inspired me to go into the priesthood myself.” Hicks carried on that “for many years, plenty of little ones have taken advantage of his love and also devotion he complied with concepts of genuine love as well as company, being sure that the kids increased in the home were not just receivers but learned exactly how to give back.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his close friend and friend as a terrific priest along with a “missionary heart who was effectively just liked and also recognized through his friends.” Sakowicz additionally recalled that “Philip never ever looked for the spotlight and also consistently attempted to take others into the spotlight.”.
Solutions on Nov 21.One more friend and classmate was Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was just one of the most renowned participants of our class as well as a real leader,” Rataj mentioned.
He recalled Cleary’s zest permanently as well as his charisma stating “he was a great friend to all as well as resided a really loyal and also wonderful life.”.All lasts rites will happen at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Street in Des Plaines.
Visiting hours are going to be Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will definitely follow at 11 a.m.
as well as is going to be actually celebrated by Bishop Hicks. An exclusive interment will occur in all Saints Catholic Burial Ground in Des Plaines.