.The. Rev Philip C. Cleary.
Photo courtesy of NPH Mu00e9xico.The Rev. Philip C. Cleary, resigned priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and former associate priest of Our Gal of Excellent Counsel Church on Hermitage Avenue in Chicago’s McKinley Playground area, died Sunday, Nov.
3, 2024, at the grow older 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 College and also the College of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy in Mundelein. Cleary was blessed to the priesthood on May 9, 1979, by Cardinal John Cody, and also he celebrated his first thoughtful Mass on Might thirteen of the exact same year at St.
Jerome Parish in Chicago. He after that functioned as associate priest at St. Boniface Parish on Royalty Street in Chicago as well as Our Lady of Excellent Advice Church.Coming from 1982 to 1984, Cleary acted as head of state of the Association of Chicago Priests as well as was actually chosen to the National Alliance of Priests’ Councils Executive Panel in 1983.Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos.It was throughout this time around that Cleary learned about Rev.
William B. Wasson and his goal at Nuestros Pequeu00f1os Hermanos (NPH), a not-for-profit organization that intends for improving the lives of orphaned as well as left little ones in Latin The United States and the Caribbean. Cleary’s initial plan was actually to volunteer for one summer at NPH’s principal orphanage in Mexico however “he quickly really felt called to keep beyond his three-month term, plunging into what came to be a lifelong dedication to the children of NPH,” the NPH web site mentioned.
Cleary served for many years as National Supervisor of NPH Mexico just before ending up being executive director of NPH International. He lived at NPH’s main house in Miacatlu00e1n, Morelos, Mexico, where he devoted his life to the company’s mission and the youngsters. He after that ended up being chaplain for the Diocese of Cuernavaca in Mexico and also resigned in 2023.Lifestyle Along With Great Dedication.Bishop Ronald Hicks, mind of the Diocese of Joliet as well as one of Cleary’s closest close friends, remembers Cleary as a coach, good example and also friend that “resided lifestyle with fantastic dedication.” Just before getting into the College of St.
Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Academy, Hicks spent a year in Mexico offering for some of NPH’s homes in Mexico.” He (Cleary) not merely provided metaphysical direction however likewise a true commitment to the mission of improving the youngsters’s lifestyles,” Hicks said. Unconditional Affection and also Company.” Because of seeing his priesthood and how he resided it, he inspired me to get into the priesthood myself.” Hicks carried on that “for many years, a great number of little ones have actually gained from his passion and also commitment he observed concepts of genuine love and also solution, making certain that the little ones brought up in the home were actually not just recipients however discovered how to give back.”.Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, remembered his friend and also classmate as a great clergyman along with a “missionary center who was actually effectively ased if and respected by his friends.” Sakowicz likewise remembered that “Philip certainly never sought the limelight as well as always tried to carry others in to the spotlight.”.
Services on November 21.An additional close friend and also classmate was Rev. Stanley Rataj. “He was among one of the most revered members of our training class and also a correct innovator,” Rataj pointed out.
He recollected Cleary’s enthusiasm forever and his personal appeal claiming “he was a fast friend to all as well as lived an extremely loyal as well as splendid life.”.All funeral services are going to occur at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Street in Des Plaines.
Visitation hours will certainly be Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, coming from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will certainly adhere to at 11 a.m.
and is going to be commemorated by Bishop Hicks. A private interment is going to develop whatsoever Saints Catholic Burial Ground in Des Plaines.