Fr Kenneth Rayner Crasta hails from Bejai, Mangaluru. He completed his early schooling at Good Shepherd Convent School, Ammathi and Milagres High School, Mangaluru. He did his PU studies at St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from St Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor and a Bachelor’s degree in Theological Studies from St. Pius X College, Goregaon East Mumbai. After completing his priestly formation, he was ordained a priest on the 14th of April 2015. Fr Kenneth has done MBA in Educational Leadership and Administration from Christ University, Bengaluru.
He served as an Assistant Parish Priest in Holy Rosary Church, Moodbidri - Alangar (2015-2017) and later as the Principal at St Joseph ITI, Jeppu (2019 to 2023). On the 16th of May 2023, he took charge as the Assistant Director of St Joseph Engineering College.