.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 priest of Our Gal of Good Counsel Church on Hermitage Pathway in Chicago’s McKinley Playground area, died Sunday, Nov.
3, 2024, at the age of 71, in Mexico. Cleary was actually born on Sept. 5, 1953, in Chicago.
He participated in Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago, Niles University of Loyola College and the Educational Institution of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein. Cleary was actually blessed to the priesthood on Might 9, 1979, by Cardinal John Cody, and also he celebrated his first solemn Mass on Might 13 of the same year at St.
Jerome Church in Chicago. He after that served as associate priest at St. Boniface Church on Royalty Street in Chicago and Our Gal of Really Good Advice Church.From 1982 to 1984, Cleary functioned as head of state of the Affiliation of Chicago Priests and was actually chosen to the National Alliance of Priests’ Councils Manager Board in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was actually in the course of this moment 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 targets at strengthening the lives of orphaned and abandoned youngsters in Latin United States and also the Caribbean. Cleary’s initial plan was actually to offer services for one summer season at NPH’s main orphanage in Mexico however “he quickly really felt contacted us to remain past his three-month condition, plunging into what became a long term dedication to the youngsters of NPH,” the NPH website stated.
Cleary provided for years as National Supervisor of NPH Mexico prior to ending up being executive director of NPH International. He resided at NPH’s principal house in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he committed his lifestyle to the institution’s objective and the youngsters. He at that point ended up being 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 among Cleary’s closest close friends, keeps in mind Cleary as a coach, shining example as well as pal who “resided life with excellent commitment.” Prior to going into the Educational institution of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, Hicks invested a year in Mexico offering for some of NPH’s orphanages in Mexico.” He (Cleary) certainly not just given metaphysical guidance however additionally an actual dedication to the mission of boosting the kids’s lives,” Hicks claimed. Outright Passion and Company.” As a result of seeing his priesthood and how he lived it, he motivated me to get in the priesthood on my own.” Hicks proceeded that “for many years, a great number of children have gained from his affection as well as devotion he followed principles of genuine passion and also solution, making sure that the kids increased in the home were not only receivers but learned how to return.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his buddy as well as classmate as a fantastic clergyman along with a “missionary heart who was actually well ased if and also appreciated through his classmates.” Sakowicz also remembered that “Philip never ever sought the limelight and regularly tried to deliver others into the spotlight.”.
Services on November 21.One more friend and schoolmate was actually Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was just one of the most respected members of our class and also a real leader,” Rataj said.
He remembered Cleary’s zest for life as well as his charisma saying “he was actually a fast friend to all and also lived a very devoted and wonderful life.”.All lasts rites will definitely occur at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Roadway in Des Plaines.
Visiting hours will certainly be actually Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, coming from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will certainly comply with at 11 a.m.
and also is going to be celebrated by Diocesan Hicks. An exclusive interment will develop whatsoever Saints Catholic Burial Ground in Des Plaines.