.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Picture courtesy of NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, retired priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and also past associate minister of Our Girl of Good Guidance Church on Hermitage Avenue in Chicago’s McKinley Park community, passed away 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 the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein. Cleary was blessed to the priesthood on May 9, 1979, through Cardinal John Cody, and also he commemorated his first thoughtful Mass on Might 13 of the very same year at St.
Jerome Church in Chicago. He then acted as associate pastor at St. Boniface Church on Noble Road in Chicago and also Our Girl of Excellent Advise Church.From 1982 to 1984, Cleary worked as president of the Organization of Chicago Priests and also was actually elected to the National Federation of Priests’ Councils Manager Panel in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was actually during this time that Cleary found out about Rev.
William B. Wasson as well as his mission at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a not-for-profit organization that aims at enhancing the lifestyles of orphaned and also deserted youngsters in Latin The United States as well as the Caribbean. Cleary’s first plan was to offer services for one summer at NPH’s major orphanage in Mexico however “he swiftly experienced called to stay past his three-month condition, embarking on what became a long term devotion to the kids of NPH,” the NPH site explained.
Cleary provided for several years as National Director of NPH Mexico prior to becoming executive director of NPH International. He lived at NPH’s principal house in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he devoted his life to the organization’s goal and also the youngsters. He after that ended up being pastor for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico and also retired in 2023.Life With Great Devotion.Diocesan Ronald Hicks, mind of the Diocese of Joliet and also some of Cleary’s closest pals, don’t forgets Cleary as a coach, shining example and also pal that “resided lifestyle with wonderful dedication.” Prior to getting into the College of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy, Hicks invested a year in Mexico offering for among NPH’s orphanages in Mexico.” He (Cleary) not only offered metaphysical assistance however also a genuine devotion to the mission of improving the little ones’s lives,” Hicks stated. Outright Affection and also Service.” Because of viewing his priesthood and also how he resided it, he encouraged me to go into the priesthood myself.” Hicks carried on that “over the years, many children have actually taken advantage of his love as well as commitment he followed principles of genuine passion and company, being sure that the kids brought up in the home were actually certainly not merely receivers yet discovered just how to give back.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his close friend as well as classmate as a wonderful priest with a “missionary heart that was well ased if as well as recognized by his classmates.” Sakowicz also recollected that “Philip never ever tried to find the limelight as well as regularly tried to deliver others into the limelight.”.
Provider on November 21.One more buddy and also friend was Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was among the most reputable members of our class as well as an accurate forerunner,” Rataj mentioned.
He remembered Cleary’s enthusiasm permanently and also his charisma stating “he was a great friend to all and also lived a really devoted and excellent life.”.All funeral services will certainly take place at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Roadway in Des Plaines.
Visiting hours are going to be actually Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, coming from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m.
as well as will definitely be commemorated by Diocesan Hicks. A personal interment is going to happen in any way Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines.