.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 past associate minister of Our Lady of Great Advise 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 upon 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 also he celebrated his first thoughtful Mass on Might thirteen of the exact same year at St.
Jerome Parish in Chicago. He at that point served as associate pastor at St. Boniface Parish on Royalty Street in Chicago and also Our Female of Really Good Guidance Church.From 1982 to 1984, Cleary acted as head of state of the Affiliation of Chicago Priests and was elected to the National Federation of Priests’ Councils Exec Panel in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was actually during this time that Cleary learned about Rev.
William B. Wasson and also his objective at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a not-for-profit association that focuses on enhancing the lives of orphaned and also deserted little ones in Latin America and the Caribbean. Cleary’s initial program was to offer services for one summer season at NPH’s primary orphanage in Mexico however “he promptly experienced contacted us to stay past his three-month phrase, embarking on what became a lifetime devotion to the youngsters of NPH,” the NPH web site explained.
Cleary provided for years as National Supervisor of NPH Mexico before coming to be executive supervisor of NPH International. He resided at NPH’s main home in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he devoted his life to the association’s goal as well as the youngsters. He after that came to be chaplain for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico as well as resigned in 2023.Lifestyle With Great Commitment.Bishop Ronald Hicks, mind of the Diocese of Joliet and also one of Cleary’s closest good friends, remembers Cleary as a mentor, shining example as well as buddy who “resided life with terrific dedication.” Prior to entering the College of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy, Hicks devoted a year in Mexico volunteering for among NPH’s homes in Mexico.” He (Cleary) not just delivered metaphysical assistance yet additionally an actual dedication to the mission of boosting the little ones’s lives,” Hicks stated. Unconditional Affection as well as Solution.” As a result of watching his priesthood and exactly how he lived it, he encouraged me to enter the priesthood on my own.” Hicks carried on that “over the years, numerous youngsters have gained from his affection and also dedication he followed guidelines of unconditional passion as well as service, ensuring that the children reared in the home were not simply receivers yet discovered just how to render.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his buddy and classmate as a terrific clergyman along with a “missionary heart who was actually extremely well just liked and appreciated through his schoolmates.” Sakowicz additionally recollected that “Philip never ever tried to find the spotlight and also always attempted to deliver others into the spotlight.”.
Solutions on November 21.Yet another friend and friend was Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was one of the most reputable participants of our lesson and a true forerunner,” Rataj pointed out.
He remembered Cleary’s enthusiasm for life and also his charisma saying “he was actually a fast friend to all and also resided a really loyal and also excellent life.”.All funeral services will take place at St. Zachary Church, 567 W. Algonquin Roadway in Des Plaines.
Visiting hrs are going to be actually Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, coming from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass is going to comply with at 11 a.m.
and also is going to be actually celebrated by Bishop Hicks. A personal interment will certainly take place at All Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines.