.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Picture courtesy of NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, resigned clergyman of the Archdiocese of Chicago as well as former associate pastor of Our Girl of Great Guidance Church on Hermitage Method in Chicago’s McKinley Playground neighborhood, passed away Sunday, Nov.
3, 2024, at the age of 71, in Mexico. Cleary was born on Sept. 5, 1953, in Chicago.
He went to Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago, Niles College of Loyola Educational Institution and also the Educational Institution of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein. Cleary was ordained to the priesthood on Might 9, 1979, through Cardinal John Cody, and he commemorated his initial thoughtful Mass on May 13 of the very same year at St.
Jerome Parish in Chicago. He then acted as associate pastor at St. Boniface Church on Royalty Street in Chicago and also Our Gal of Great Advice Parish.From 1982 to 1984, Cleary served as president of the Affiliation of Chicago Priests as well as was selected to the National Federation of Priests’ Councils Executive Panel in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was in the course of this moment that Cleary learned about Rev.
William B. Wasson as well as his goal at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a nonprofit association that focuses on improving the lifestyles of orphaned and deserted little ones in Latin America and also the Caribbean. Cleary’s initial strategy was to offer services for one summer months at NPH’s primary home in Mexico yet “he quickly felt called to keep past his three-month phrase, embarking on what ended up being a long-lasting dedication to the youngsters of NPH,” the NPH website stated.
Cleary offered for years as National Director of NPH Mexico prior to becoming corporate director of NPH International. He resided at NPH’s principal home in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he committed his lifestyle to the company’s goal and the little ones. He then ended up being pastor for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico and also resigned in 2023.Lifestyle With Great Commitment.Bishop Ronald Hicks, head of the Diocese of Joliet and also some of Cleary’s closest good friends, don’t forgets Cleary as an advisor, shining example and also pal who “lived lifestyle with fantastic commitment.” Before going into the University of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy, Hicks devoted a year in Mexico offering services for one of NPH’s homes in Mexico.” He (Cleary) certainly not just delivered metaphysical direction yet also an actual dedication to the goal of strengthening the kids’s lifestyles,” Hicks said. Unconditional Affection and Company.” Due to viewing his priesthood and also exactly how he stayed it, he encouraged me to get into the priesthood on my own.” Hicks proceeded that “throughout the years, numerous kids have benefitted from his affection and also devotion he followed concepts of outright affection as well as service, ensuring that the little ones reared in the home were actually certainly not simply receivers yet knew how to render.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his friend as well as schoolmate as a wonderful priest along with a “missionary center that was effectively liked and also respected by his schoolmates.” Sakowicz likewise recalled that “Philip certainly never looked for the limelight and also consistently tried to carry others into the limelight.”.
Provider on Nov 21.Yet another friend and classmate was actually Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was one of the absolute most respected members of our lesson and also a correct leader,” Rataj claimed.
He recalled Cleary’s passion permanently and also his charm saying “he was a fast friend to all as well as resided an extremely loyal and also fantastic life.”.All lasts rites will certainly take place at St. Zachary Church, 567 W. Algonquin Road 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 definitely comply with at 11 a.m.
and will certainly be commemorated by Diocesan Hicks. An exclusive interment will certainly happen at All Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines.