Fr Roque J Ferriols SJ, 1924–2021 (Memo U2122-012)
15 Aug 2021 | Office of the President
Memo # U2122-012
15 Aug 2021
TO
The University Community
SUBJECT
Fr Roque J Ferriols SJ, 1924–2021
With deep sadness, we inform the University community of the passing away of Fr Roque J Ferriols SJ early this morning, 15 August 2021, on the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary and one day shy of his 97th birthday.
One of Ateneo de Manila’s cultural icons who has left an indelible mark on the lives of generations of Ateneans, Padre Roque taught Philosophy for over 40 years, established the university’s AB Philosophy degree program, and pioneered the teaching of Philosophy in Filipino. Among his published books are Magpakatao: Ilang Babasahing Pilosopiko (1979), Pambungad sa Metapisika (1991), and Pilosopiya ng Relihiyon (2014).
Padre Roque entered the Society on 30 May 1941 and was ordained a priest on 19 June 1954. In honor of his 80thyear as a Jesuit last May 2021, the Fr Roque Ferriols SJ Suscipe Fund for the care of senior and infirm Jesuits was created under the Philippine Jesuit Aid Association. Donations in gratitude for Padre Roque’s life and mission are welcome.
We request the Ateneo community to keep Fr Roque J Ferriols SJ, his family, and his Jesuit brothers in your prayers.
Eternal rest grant unto Padre Roque, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace. Amen.
(Sgd) Roberto C Yap SJ
President
U2122-012 Fr Roque Ferriols.pdf
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