.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Photo thanks to NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, retired priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and also former associate pastor of Our Gal of Really Good Advise Church on Hermitage Method in Chicago’s McKinley Park 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 joined Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago, Niles College of Loyola Educational Institution and also the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein. Cleary was blessed to the priesthood on Might 9, 1979, through Cardinal John Cody, as well as he celebrated his very first thoughtful Mass on Might 13 of the very same year at St.
Jerome Church in Chicago. He at that point acted as associate pastor at St. Boniface Parish on Royalty Road in Chicago and Our Lady of Really Good Advice Church.Coming from 1982 to 1984, Cleary served as head of state of the Association of Chicago Priests and also was elected to the National Federation of Priests’ Councils Exec Panel in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was throughout this time around that Cleary found out about Rev.
William B. Wasson and his mission at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a nonprofit institution that focuses on improving the lives of orphaned and abandoned kids in Latin America and the Caribbean. Cleary’s first strategy was actually to offer for one summer months at NPH’s primary orphanage in Mexico yet “he rapidly felt contacted us to stay beyond his three-month term, starting what ended up being a lifelong commitment to the children of NPH,” the NPH site mentioned.
Cleary offered for many years as National Director of NPH Mexico prior to coming to be executive director of NPH International. He resided at NPH’s major house in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he dedicated his lifestyle to the company’s objective as well as the kids. He at that point ended up being pastor for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico and also retired in 2023.Lifestyle Along With Great Commitment.Diocesan Ronald Hicks, head of the Diocese of Joliet and among Cleary’s closest friends, don’t forgets Cleary as an advisor, shining example as well as pal that “resided life along with excellent devotion.” Just before going into the College of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, Hicks spent a year in Mexico volunteering for among NPH’s homes in Mexico.” He (Cleary) certainly not only delivered religious direction however additionally a genuine commitment to the goal of enhancing the kids’s lifestyles,” Hicks claimed. Outright Passion as well as Company.” As a result of enjoying his priesthood and how he stayed it, he encouraged me to get in the priesthood on my own.” Hicks proceeded that “over times, numerous children have actually gained from his passion and dedication he observed concepts of unconditional affection and also service, ensuring that the children raised in the home were actually not merely recipients but discovered exactly how to give back.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his close friend and also classmate as a fantastic clergyman along with a “missionary soul that was actually quite possibly just liked and appreciated through his friends.” Sakowicz also remembered that “Philip never ever sought the spotlight and also consistently tried to carry others in to the spotlight.”.
Provider on November 21.One more close friend as well as schoolmate was Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was among one of the most reputable participants of our class as well as a real leader,” Rataj claimed.
He recalled Cleary’s zest for life and also his charm pointing out “he was a fast friend to all and lived an extremely devoted and excellent life.”.All lasts rites will occur at St. Zachary Church, 567 W. Algonquin Road in Des Plaines.
Visitation hours will be Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, coming from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will definitely follow at 11 a.m.
and will be commemorated by Diocesan Hicks. An exclusive interment will take place in all Saints Catholic Burial Site in Des Plaines.