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Marist Education in Aotearoa New Zealand Marks 150 Years with Sesquicentennial Mass, Bringing Together Brothers, Students and Alumni
The Marist education ministry in Aotearoa New Zealand celebrated a significant milestone on Thursday, 30 July 2026, marking 150 years of Marist education with a special Sesquicentennial Mass at the Cathedral of St Patrick and St Joseph in Auckland. The celebration brought together Marist Brothers, school leaders, students, educators, clergy and supporters from across Aotearoa New Zealand to give thanks for a ministry that has formed generations of young people in faith, learn
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5 days ago4 min read
#ANZMarist150: From a Marist classroom to Headmaster of Sacred Heart College - Patrick Walsh on being formed by the Brothers and forming the next generation
From a young student sitting in a Marist classroom to becoming the Headmaster of Sacred Heart College - Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest Marist school - Patrick Walsh’s journey has been deeply shaped by the values and spirit of the Marist tradition. A former student of Vermont Street School and St Paul’s College, Patrick experienced firsthand the influence of the Marist Brothers who accompanied him during his formative years. Their presence, commitment, and example not only sha
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6 days ago12 min read
#ANZMarist150: “Everything is part of God’s plan” - St Paul’s School Headmaster Keith Simento’s Marist journey from a chance encounter to a lifelong mission
Warm, welcoming and deeply grounded in his faith, Keith Simento exemplifies the Marist values of humility, service and presence. As the first Headmaster of Indian origin at St Paul’s College, Auckland, his personal journey mirrors, in many ways, that of the early Marist Brothers who left everything behind to begin a new life in Oceania more than 150 years ago. When Keith came to Aotearoa New Zealand from India in 1996, he carried little more than US$1,500 and a determination
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Jul 2813 min read
#ANZMarist150 | The Last 50 Years: Br Edward Clisby Reflects on the Continuing Journey of Marist Education in Aotearoa New Zealand (Part 2)
This week marks the 150th anniversary of Marist education in Aotearoa New Zealand. The journey began in 1876 when the Marist Brothers began teaching, laying the foundations for a ministry that has shaped generations of young people. In the lead-up to this anniversary, we are sharing a series of articles and interviews featuring Marist educators, leaders and alumni who have helped shape this rich legacy. In the first article of the series, historian and author Br Edward Clisby
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Jul 275 min read
#ANZMarist150 | From 1876 Onwards: Br Edward Clisby Reflects on the First Century of Marist Education in Aotearoa New Zealand (Part 1)
This week marks the 150th anniversary of Marist education in Aotearoa New Zealand. The journey began in 1876 when the Marist Brothers began teaching, laying the foundations for a ministry that has shaped generations of young people. In the lead-up to this anniversary, we are sharing a series of articles and interviews featuring Marist educators, leaders and alumni who have helped shape this rich legacy. In the first article of the series, historian and author Br Edward Clisby
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Jul 276 min read
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