.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Photo courtesy of NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, retired clergyman of the Archdiocese of Chicago and also former associate pastor of Our Female of Good Counsel Church on Hermitage Avenue in Chicago’s McKinley Park area, passed away 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 College of Loyola Educational Institution and also the College of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein. Cleary was actually ordained to the priesthood on May 9, 1979, by Cardinal John Cody, and also he celebrated his first austere Mass on Might thirteen of the same year at St.
Jerome Parish in Chicago. He after that worked as associate pastor at St. Boniface Church on Royalty Street in Chicago and Our Gal of Excellent Counsel Church.Coming from 1982 to 1984, Cleary acted as head of state of the Organization of Chicago Priests and was chosen to the National Federation of Priests’ Councils Executive Panel in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was during the course of this moment that Cleary found out about Rev.
William B. Wasson and his mission at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a not-for-profit company that aims at enhancing the lifestyles of orphaned and also deserted little ones in Latin America and the Caribbean. Cleary’s preliminary plan was to volunteer for one summertime at NPH’s primary orphanage in Mexico yet “he quickly really felt phoned call to remain past his three-month term, plunging into what became a lifetime dedication to the little ones of NPH,” the NPH web site stated.
Cleary served for several years as National Supervisor of NPH Mexico prior to ending up being executive supervisor of NPH International. He dwelled at NPH’s main house in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he devoted his lifestyle to the institution’s objective and the kids. He after that became pastor for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico as well as resigned in 2023.Life With Great Dedication.Diocesan Ronald Hicks, head of the Diocese of Joliet and also one of Cleary’s closest buddies, don’t forgets Cleary as an advisor, shining example as well as good friend that “lived life with terrific devotion.” Before entering into the Educational institution of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, Hicks spent a year in Mexico offering for among NPH’s orphanages in Mexico.” He (Cleary) not simply delivered spiritual guidance yet also an actual devotion to the objective of strengthening the youngsters’s lives,” Hicks said. Unconditional Love and also Solution.” Because of seeing his priesthood and exactly how he resided it, he inspired me to go into the priesthood myself.” Hicks continued that “over times, countless little ones have actually profited from his affection and dedication he complied with concepts of unconditional passion as well as service, being sure that the kids reared in the home were certainly not simply receivers however discovered how to return.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his friend and friend as a terrific clergyman along with a “missionary soul who was very well suched as as well as respected through his friends.” Sakowicz additionally recalled that “Philip never looked for the limelight as well as constantly attempted to bring others in to the limelight.”.
Provider on November 21.An additional buddy and schoolmate was actually Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was one of the absolute most highly regarded participants of our training class as well as an accurate leader,” Rataj pointed out.
He recollected Cleary’s zest forever and also his charm stating “he was actually a great friend to all as well as resided a very devoted as well as terrific lifestyle.”.All lasts rites will certainly happen at St. Zachary Church, 567 W. Algonquin Road in Des Plaines.
Visiting hours will definitely be actually Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, coming from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will definitely observe at 11 a.m.
and is going to be commemorated by Diocesan Hicks. A personal interment will certainly occur whatsoever Saints Catholic Burial Site in Des Plaines.