Tag: Fr. Frederik Fermin
Deceased second Filipino rector of UST, “a true steward of Christ”
Oct. 30, 2014, 10:45 a.m. - A FIRM but compassionate man, Fr. Frederik Fermin, O.P. -- the second Filipino rector of the University of Santo Tomas—nurtured countless individuals as an epitome of a "true servant of Christ."
In his homily during the funeral mass for Fermin at the Santisimo Rosario Parish Church this afternoon, UST Rector Fr. Herminio Dagohoy, O.P., praised his predecessor for exemplary service to the University.
“Fr. Fermin’s contributions in the academic section of the University expressed his ideals of a well-rounded education for the Thomasians,” Dagohoy said.
Second Filipino rector of UST dies at 90
Oct. 28, 2014, 1:29 a.m. - THE SECOND Filipino rector of the University of Santo Tomas, Fr. Frederik Fermin, O.P., passed away Monday evening at the age of 90.
Fermin, who hailed from Nijmegen, the Netherlands, came to the country in 1962 and became a Filipino citizen through naturalization in 1976.
Fermin served as rector of the University from 1978 to 1982, succeeding Fr. Leonardo Legaspi, O.P., the first Filipino rector of UST who became auxiliary bishop of Manila and archbishop of Caceres (Naga).
