Donation – In Memory of Father Philip Cleary
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Father Philip C. Cleary on November 3, 2024. NPH mourns the loss of a beloved leader and figure in the lives of thousands of children and youth. Click here to read more about Father Phil.
Services
- A Mass was held on Monday, November 4, 2024, at NPH Mexico in Miacatlán.
- Funeral services will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at St. Zachary Parish, 567 West Algonquin Road in Des Plaines, IL.
Visitation hours will be from 10 to 11 a.m. CST.
The funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. and will be celebrated by Bishop Ronald Hicks.This will be an opportunity to send your love, wishes, and final respects for a man who dedicated his life to serving others. For those unable to attend in person, you can join via Zoom or watch the service live on the NPH YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nphinternational.Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85489935961?pwd=8CZOrTW13FioYQLSNcFDyflpQB9GbC.1
Meeting ID: 854 8993 5961
Passcode: 654194A private interment will occur at All Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines.
- NPH USA will host a virtual Celebration of Life on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2 p.m. CST. Click here for more information and to register.
We ask for your prayers during this time of sorrow. If you would like to make a donation in memory of Father Phil, please use the below form. All Fr. Phil memorial gifts will be designated to NPH Mexico.
NPH USA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, Federal Tax ID# 65-1229309. Donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. All donated funds are diligently appropriated and an audited financial statement is available upon request. Read our Charitable Solicitation Disclosure Statements, here.