.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Image thanks to NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, retired clergyman of the Archdiocese of Chicago and also former associate pastor of Our Gal of Good Counsel Parish on Hermitage Avenue in Chicago’s McKinley Playground neighborhood, passed away Sunday, Nov.
3, 2024, at the grow older of 71, in Mexico. Cleary was born upon Sept. 5, 1953, in Chicago.
He went to Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago, Niles University of Loyola Educational Institution and the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein. Cleary was commissioned to the priesthood on Might 9, 1979, by Cardinal John Cody, as well as he celebrated his initial austere Mass on May 13 of the same year at St.
Jerome Parish in Chicago. He then functioned as associate pastor at St. Boniface Parish on Royalty Street in Chicago and Our Woman of Really Good Advice Parish.From 1982 to 1984, Cleary acted as head of state of the Affiliation of Chicago Priests and also was chosen to the National Alliance of Priests’ Councils Exec Panel in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was in the course of this time that Cleary learnt more about Rev.
William B. Wasson and his mission at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a non-profit company that aims at improving the lifestyles of orphaned and also deserted little ones in Latin United States and also the Caribbean. Cleary’s first strategy was to offer for one summer season at NPH’s main home in Mexico but “he swiftly felt contacted us to stay beyond his three-month condition, embarking on what became a long-lasting devotion to the youngsters of NPH,” the NPH web site explained.
Cleary served for several years as National Supervisor of NPH Mexico before ending up being executive director of NPH International. He resided at NPH’s principal home in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he devoted his lifestyle to the association’s objective and the children. He at that point became pastor for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico and resigned in 2023.Lifestyle Along With Great Commitment.Bishop Ronald Hicks, mind of the Diocese of Joliet and also among Cleary’s closest buddies, keeps in mind Cleary as a coach, shining example and close friend who “lived life along with excellent commitment.” Prior to getting into the College of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy, Hicks invested a year in Mexico volunteering for among NPH’s orphanages in Mexico.” He (Cleary) certainly not merely offered religious direction yet additionally a true commitment to the purpose of boosting the kids’s lives,” Hicks stated. Outright Passion as well as Solution.” Due to viewing his priesthood and also exactly how he resided it, he influenced me to enter the priesthood on my own.” Hicks proceeded that “throughout the years, numerous little ones have actually profited from his love as well as dedication he observed concepts of outright affection and also company, ensuring that the youngsters raised in the home were certainly not only receivers yet found out how to repay.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his pal as well as classmate as a fantastic priest along with a “missionary soul that was extremely well suched as as well as recognized through his classmates.” Sakowicz likewise remembered that “Philip never ever searched for the limelight as well as constantly attempted to bring others right into the limelight.”.
Services on Nov 21.An additional friend and schoolmate was Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was just one of the most respected participants of our training class as well as a correct innovator,” Rataj pointed out.
He remembered Cleary’s zest permanently and his charisma stating “he was actually a great friend to all and lived an incredibly loyal and excellent lifestyle.”.All lasts rites will definitely take place at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Street in Des Plaines.
Visiting hrs will definitely be actually Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, coming from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass is going to follow at 11 a.m.
and also will certainly be commemorated by Bishop Hicks. A private interment will definitely develop whatsoever Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines.