.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 Woman of Really Good Advice Church on Hermitage Method in Chicago’s McKinley Park area, died Sunday, Nov.
3, 2024, at the age of 71, in Mexico. Cleary was born on Sept. 5, 1953, in Chicago.
He participated in Quigley Preparatory Academy in Chicago, Niles University of Loyola College and also the University 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 very first austere Mass on Might 13 of the same year at St.
Jerome Church in Chicago. He at that point worked as associate minister at St. Boniface Parish on Noble Street in Chicago and Our Female of Good Guidance Church.From 1982 to 1984, Cleary functioned as head of state of the Association of Chicago Priests and was selected 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 mission at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a nonprofit organization that focuses on improving the lives of orphaned and deserted little ones in Latin The United States and the Caribbean. Cleary’s initial strategy was actually to volunteer for one summertime at NPH’s main home in Mexico however “he quickly really felt contacted us to remain past his three-month term, starting what became a long-lasting dedication to the children of NPH,” the NPH website mentioned.
Cleary served for many years as National Supervisor of NPH Mexico just before becoming executive supervisor of NPH International. He stayed at NPH’s principal home in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he devoted his life to the association’s purpose and the little ones. He at that point became chaplain for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico and retired in 2023.Lifestyle With Great Commitment.Diocesan Ronald Hicks, mind of the Diocese of Joliet and one of Cleary’s closest good friends, don’t forgets Cleary as an advisor, good example and pal that “lived lifestyle with excellent devotion.” Prior to getting in the University of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy, Hicks invested a year in Mexico offering services for one of NPH’s homes in Mexico.” He (Cleary) not merely provided metaphysical advice however additionally a real devotion to the mission of strengthening the children’s lifestyles,” Hicks stated. Genuine Affection as well as Company.” Because of seeing his priesthood and also just how he stayed it, he influenced me to go into the priesthood myself.” Hicks proceeded that “for many years, countless little ones have actually gained from his passion and devotion he adhered to principles of genuine passion and service, ensuring that the little ones brought up in the home were not merely receivers yet knew how to give back.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his buddy and also friend as a fantastic clergyman with a “missionary center who was actually very well ased if and also recognized by his schoolmates.” Sakowicz also recalled that “Philip never ever searched for the limelight and consistently tried to carry others right into the spotlight.”.
Services on Nov 21.Yet another close friend as well as friend was Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was one of the best highly regarded members of our class and also a correct leader,” Rataj said.
He recalled Cleary’s enthusiasm for life and also his charisma mentioning “he was a fast friend to all as well as lived an extremely loyal and also terrific life.”.All funeral services will certainly occur at St. Zachary Church, 567 W. Algonquin Road in Des Plaines.
Visiting hours will certainly be Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will certainly observe at 11 a.m.
and will definitely be actually commemorated through Bishop Hicks. An exclusive interment will occur in all Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines.