C5.1
C – Chronology of the Diocese
Missões Dominicanas de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
Two Priests Successfully Defended their Doctoral Theses
Dedication and perseverance
They came, they researched, and they conquered.
On 3rd July 2024, a Dominican priest of Saint Dominic’s Priory in Macau presented his doctoral dissertation in the University of Saint Joseph at the Ilha Verde Campus before an Examination Panel composed of six professors. Fr Lawrence The Reh OP presented his doctoral dissertation entitled, “Perceptions of, and Attitudes to the Catholic Schools' Identity and Ethos in Macao: Towards a Common Framework of Catholic Schools' Identity”.
The panel of examiners was composed of the following professors:
Chair: Professor Adérito Fernandes-Marcos, University of Saint Joseph
Examiner: Professor Christopher Richardson, St. Mary's University, UK.
Supervisor: Professor Keith Morrison, University of Saint Joseph.
Co-supervisor: Professor Stephen Morgan, University of Saint Joseph.
Members: Professor Rochelle Ge, University of Saint Joseph and Professor Franz Gassner, University of Saint Joseph.
Some professors, the classmates of Fr Lawrence, and a good number of Dominican Brothers and some Sisters attended the public defense of the Dominican friar from Myanmar. Fr Lawrence defended his great work very well, showing himself knowledgeable, articulate, respectful - and very calm. Thus, he successfully passed the examination of his dissertation. He received his Diploma of PhD in Education from the University of Saint Joseph, the Catholic University of Macau, on 6th July 2024. Fr Lawrence, a member of the Province of Our lady of the Rosary, is the first doctor of the Dominican mission in Myanmar. At present, he is Assistant Parish Priest of Saint Francis Xavier's Church (Mong Há) and Chaplain of Saint Paul’s School.
Likewise on 8th July, 2024, Fr Daniel Antonio de Carvalho Ribeiro SCJ successfully defended his PhD thesis in Religious Studies titled, "The Theology of the Eucharist in the Writings of Pope Benedict XVI and its Implications for the Religious Formation of Adolescents in Macao Catholic Secondary Schools".
Examination panel chair: Prof. Adérito Fernandes Marcos, Dean of the Doctoral School of the USJ - University of Saint Joseph, Macao.
Supervisor: Rev. Prof. Stephen Morgan ,Rector of the University of Saint Joseph
Examiner: Professor Jacob Phillips, St Mary's University, Twickenham, London
Member: Professor Vitor Santos Teixeira, University of Saint Joseph
Member: The Rev. Dr Leonardo Dollentas, Former Visiting Academic Lecturer, University of Saint Joseph.
From the proposal to the defense, their journey have been a testament to hard work and perseverance. The achievements of these priests demonstrate their dedication to Education and theological scholarship and their contributions to the Church.
Our warmest, joyful and fraternal congratulations to our dear Fr Lawrence The Reh OP and Fr Daniel Antonio de Carvalho Ribeiro SCJ. May God be praised!
From: “O Clarim” Year 76 Issue 3
Publication Date: 26th July 2024
Fr Lawrence The Reh and Fr Daniel Ribeiro successfully defended their Doctoral Theses