.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Photo courtesy of NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, retired priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago as well as previous associate minister of Our Lady of Really Good Counsel Church on Hermitage Avenue in Chicago’s McKinley Playground area, passed away Sunday, Nov.
3, 2024, at the age of 71, in Mexico. Cleary was actually born on Sept. 5, 1953, in Chicago.
He joined Quigley Preparatory Academy in Chicago, Niles College of Loyola Educational Institution and also the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy in Mundelein. Cleary was actually commissioned to the priesthood on May 9, 1979, by Cardinal John Cody, and also he celebrated his initial thoughtful Mass on Might 13 of the same year at St.
Jerome Church in Chicago. He after that acted as associate minister at St. Boniface Parish on Royalty Road in Chicago as well as Our Woman of Really Good Counsel Church.Coming from 1982 to 1984, Cleary acted as president of the Affiliation of Chicago Priests as well as was chosen to the National Alliance of Priests’ Councils Executive Panel in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was throughout this time that Cleary learned about Rev.
William B. Wasson and also his goal at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a not-for-profit institution that intends for boosting the lives of orphaned and deserted little ones in Latin United States and also the Caribbean. Cleary’s first strategy was actually to volunteer for one summer months at NPH’s major home in Mexico however “he rapidly experienced contacted us to stay past his three-month term, plunging into what became a long term dedication to the children of NPH,” the NPH website specified.
Cleary provided for years as National Supervisor of NPH Mexico prior to becoming corporate director of NPH International. He stayed at NPH’s main home in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he committed his life to the company’s mission and the children. He after that came to be chaplain for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico as well as retired in 2023.Life With Great Devotion.Bishop Ronald Hicks, mind of the Diocese of Joliet as well as among Cleary’s closest close friends, remembers Cleary as a coach, good example as well as buddy that “lived lifestyle with terrific commitment.” Before getting into the Educational institution of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy, Hicks invested a year in Mexico offering for some of NPH’s homes in Mexico.” He (Cleary) certainly not simply provided religious support however likewise a real dedication to the goal of improving the little ones’s lives,” Hicks claimed. Genuine Affection and Service.” Due to seeing his priesthood and also exactly how he lived it, he encouraged me to get into the priesthood on my own.” Hicks carried on that “over the years, numerous youngsters have taken advantage of his passion and devotion he observed guidelines of outright affection and also solution, ensuring that the little ones increased in the home were not only recipients but knew how to give back.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his good friend and also friend as an excellent priest along with a “missionary center that was very well ased if and appreciated through his friends.” Sakowicz likewise remembered that “Philip never sought the limelight and consistently tried to carry others into the spotlight.”.
Provider on November 21.Another close friend and also classmate was Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was among one of the most reputable members of our lesson and a correct leader,” Rataj mentioned.
He recalled Cleary’s zest for life as well as his charisma saying “he was a great friend to all and also resided a really loyal and also splendid lifestyle.”.All lasts rites will happen at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Street in Des Plaines.
Visitation hrs will be Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, coming from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will certainly observe at 11 a.m.
and will be actually commemorated by Diocesan Hicks. An exclusive interment is going to take place at All Saints Catholic Burial Ground in Des Plaines.