The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Center for Campus Ministry Director Richard Pazcoguin passed away on June 25. He was 41.
Pazcoguin died at 10:17 p.m. in UST Hospital after a bout with pneumonia, UST's official publication The Varsitarian reported.
Pazcoguin, fondly known as "Sir Tsard," taught Theology courses in the Institute of Religion before heading the Center for Campus Ministry.
He was also involved in UST and Parish endeavors and was an active member of Dominican Laity.
"Under his leadership, student religious organizations continued to be havens for the Catholic formation of our learners," the university recalled in a Facebook post.
"We commend Sir Tsard to the Father's loving embrace and are one with his family in mourning his passing," it added.