.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Photograph courtesy of NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, resigned priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and previous associate priest of Our Female of Really Good Advice Parish on Hermitage Opportunity in Chicago’s McKinley Playground community, died Sunday, Nov.
3, 2024, at the grow older of 71, in Mexico. Cleary was born upon Sept. 5, 1953, in Chicago.
He participated in Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago, Niles University of Loyola Educational Institution as well as the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein. Cleary was actually ordained to the priesthood on Might 9, 1979, through Cardinal John Cody, and also he celebrated his very first thoughtful Mass on May 13 of the very same year at St.
Jerome Parish in Chicago. He after that served as associate pastor at St. Boniface Parish on Royalty Road in Chicago and Our Woman of Excellent Advise Parish.From 1982 to 1984, Cleary served as president of the Association of Chicago Priests as well as was elected to the National Alliance of Priests’ Councils Manager Board in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was actually during this moment that Cleary discovered Rev.
William B. Wasson as well as his goal at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a nonprofit association that targets at enhancing the lives of orphaned as well as abandoned kids in Latin America and the Caribbean. Cleary’s first planning was actually to offer services for one summer season at NPH’s primary home in Mexico however “he quickly really felt called to remain past his three-month term, plunging into what came to be a lifetime dedication to the youngsters of NPH,” the NPH internet site said.
Cleary served for years as National Supervisor of NPH Mexico just before ending up being corporate director of NPH International. He dwelled at NPH’s major house in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he devoted his lifestyle to the organization’s objective and also the children. He at that point ended up being chaplain 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 also one of Cleary’s closest friends, bears in mind Cleary as a mentor, good example and also close friend who “resided life along with wonderful dedication.” Before getting in the University of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, Hicks spent a year in Mexico offering for among NPH’s homes in Mexico.” He (Cleary) certainly not simply given metaphysical assistance but additionally a genuine commitment to the objective of improving the kids’s lifestyles,” Hicks claimed. Genuine Affection as well as Company.” Due to seeing his priesthood as well as just how he resided it, he encouraged me to go into the priesthood myself.” Hicks carried on that “over the years, a great number of kids have actually gained from his affection and dedication he followed concepts of unconditional affection as well as company, seeing to it that the children reared in the home were not just receivers yet knew exactly how to give back.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his pal and friend as a terrific priest along with a “missionary center that was extremely well liked and also respected by his classmates.” Sakowicz also recollected that “Philip certainly never looked for the limelight as well as regularly made an effort to deliver others right into the spotlight.”.
Services on Nov 21.Yet another buddy and also friend was Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was among the best highly regarded members of our lesson and also an accurate innovator,” Rataj said.
He recollected Cleary’s passion for life and his charm pointing out “he was actually a fast friend to all as well as resided a really devoted and terrific life.”.All lasts rites will definitely occur at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Roadway in Des Plaines.
Visitation hours will be Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, coming from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will certainly follow at 11 a.m.
and also is going to be commemorated by Bishop Hicks. A private interment will definitely occur at All Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines.