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

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

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