.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Image courtesy of NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, retired clergyman of the Archdiocese of Chicago and also former associate priest of Our Female of Really Good Advise Parish on Hermitage Pathway in Chicago’s McKinley Playground community, passed away Sunday, Nov.
3, 2024, at the age of 71, in Mexico. Cleary was actually born on Sept. 5, 1953, in Chicago.
He went to Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago, Niles University of Loyola College and the College of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein. Cleary was blessed to the priesthood on May 9, 1979, by Cardinal John Cody, as well as he celebrated his 1st solemn Mass on Might thirteen of the very same year at St.
Jerome Parish in Chicago. He after that functioned as associate pastor at St. Boniface Church on Royalty Road in Chicago as well as Our Girl of Good Advice Church.From 1982 to 1984, Cleary acted as head of state of the Organization of Chicago Priests and was actually chosen to the National Alliance of Priests’ Councils Manager Board in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was in the course of this time around that Cleary learnt more about Rev.
William B. Wasson and his mission at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a not-for-profit company that targets at enhancing the lives of orphaned and left children in Latin United States and the Caribbean. Cleary’s first program was to offer for one summer months at NPH’s major orphanage in Mexico but “he swiftly felt contacted us to remain beyond his three-month term, plunging into what came to be a long term devotion to the little ones of NPH,” the NPH site specified.
Cleary provided for several years as National Supervisor of NPH Mexico prior to becoming executive supervisor of NPH International. He resided at NPH’s main house in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he dedicated his lifestyle to the association’s goal as well as the kids. He at that point became chaplain for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico and retired in 2023.Lifestyle Along With Great Dedication.Diocesan Ronald Hicks, mind of the Diocese of Joliet and one of Cleary’s closest buddies, always remembers Cleary as an advisor, shining example and good friend that “lived life along with terrific devotion.” Before entering into the University of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, Hicks spent a year in Mexico offering for among NPH’s orphanages in Mexico.” He (Cleary) not merely given religious assistance but additionally an actual dedication to the mission of boosting the children’s lives,” Hicks claimed. Genuine Affection and also Company.” Because of enjoying his priesthood as well as how he stayed it, he inspired me to go into the priesthood myself.” Hicks proceeded that “over times, numerous kids have actually profited from his affection as well as devotion he followed guidelines of unconditional passion as well as solution, being sure that the kids raised in the home were actually not just recipients yet learned how to render.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his friend as well as schoolmate as a terrific clergyman with a “missionary soul that was quite possibly just liked as well as recognized by his classmates.” Sakowicz also remembered that “Philip never sought the limelight and constantly made an effort to bring others right into the spotlight.”.
Services on November 21.An additional buddy and also friend was Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was among the absolute most recognized participants of our training class and also a true forerunner,” Rataj mentioned.
He recalled Cleary’s passion permanently as well as his personal appeal saying “he was actually a great friend to all and also lived a very loyal as well as remarkable life.”.All funeral services will definitely take place at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Roadway in Des Plaines.
Visiting hours will definitely be actually Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will adhere to at 11 a.m.
and will be celebrated by Bishop Hicks. A personal interment will occur at All Saints Catholic Burial Site in Des Plaines.