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Guyana-born Sr Carla Thomas OP, a member of the Dominican Sisters of St Catherine of Siena in Trinidad and Tobago, has completed her doctoral degree at the Regis St Michael’s Faculty of Theology, Regis College, University of St Michael’s College, Toronto School of Theology in the University of Toronto.
Catholic Standard reported that, according to the University of St Michael’s College, her outstanding academic achievement has earned her this year’s Governor General’s Academic Medal, awarded to the doctoral student with the highest academic standing.
“Her dissertation focused on family life in the Anglophone Caribbean, examining Pope Francis’ contributions to family ministry and proposing themes for a regional pastoral strategy,” said the diocesan weekly.
The university notes that Sr Carla credits her congregation for supporting her throughout her studies.
Sr Carla is the daughter of Raymond and Elaine Thomas. Her mother is well-known to the Cathedral community, having served for many years as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Sr Carla is also the niece of the late Colin Smith, who was editor of the Catholic Standard.
