.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Photo thanks to NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, resigned priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and also former associate pastor of Our Gal of Excellent Advise Church on Hermitage Method in Chicago’s McKinley Playground neighborhood, died Sunday, Nov.
3, 2024, at the grow older of 71, in Mexico. Cleary was born on Sept. 5, 1953, in Chicago.
He went to Quigley Preparatory Academy in Chicago, Niles College of Loyola University and the College of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy in Mundelein. Cleary was blessed to the priesthood on May 9, 1979, through Cardinal John Cody, as well as he commemorated his initial austere Mass on May thirteen of the same year at St.
Jerome Church in Chicago. He after that served as associate priest at St. Boniface Church on Noble Road in Chicago as well as Our Girl of Great Advice Church.Coming from 1982 to 1984, Cleary functioned as head of state of the Affiliation of Chicago Priests and also was chosen to the National Alliance of Priests’ Councils Executive Panel in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was actually throughout this time that Cleary learnt more about Rev.
William B. Wasson and also his purpose at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a non-profit association that intends for enhancing the lifestyles of orphaned and left youngsters in Latin United States as well as the Caribbean. Cleary’s preliminary program was to volunteer for one summer months at NPH’s principal orphanage in Mexico however “he quickly felt called to keep beyond his three-month condition, embarking on what came to be a long term devotion to the youngsters of NPH,” the NPH site said.
Cleary provided for many years as National Supervisor of NPH Mexico just before ending up being executive supervisor of NPH International. He stayed at NPH’s primary home in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he dedicated his lifestyle to the institution’s objective and also the kids. He after that ended up being chaplain for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico and also retired in 2023.Lifestyle Along With Great Dedication.Diocesan Ronald Hicks, head of the Diocese of Joliet and also one of Cleary’s closest good friends, keeps in mind Cleary as a coach, good example and buddy that “lived life with fantastic commitment.” Before getting in the College of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, Hicks devoted a year in Mexico offering for one of NPH’s orphanages in Mexico.” He (Cleary) certainly not just delivered spiritual guidance but also a true dedication to the mission of boosting the children’s lives,” Hicks claimed. Genuine Affection as well as Service.” Due to viewing his priesthood as well as exactly how he lived it, he inspired me to enter the priesthood on my own.” Hicks carried on that “for many years, plenty of little ones have actually profited from his passion and devotion he followed principles of genuine love and also company, seeing to it that the little ones increased in the home were certainly not merely recipients however discovered just how to repay.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his good friend as well as schoolmate as a fantastic clergyman along with a “missionary soul who was extremely well just liked and also recognized through his classmates.” Sakowicz additionally remembered that “Philip never tried to find the spotlight as well as consistently tried to carry others into the spotlight.”.
Provider on Nov 21.One more close friend and also classmate was actually Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was one of the best recognized members of our class and a true innovator,” Rataj mentioned.
He recalled Cleary’s zest forever as well as his charisma claiming “he was a fast friend to all as well as lived a quite loyal as well as excellent life.”.All lasts rites are going to take place at St. Zachary Church, 567 W. Algonquin Roadway in Des Plaines.
Visiting hrs will be Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, coming from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will definitely comply with at 11 a.m.
and will be actually commemorated by Bishop Hicks. An exclusive interment will take place in any way Saints Catholic Burial Ground in Des Plaines.