Alumni Association Ballot
Conception Seminary Alumni Association
Board of Directors Election Information 2023
You are voting for a slate of nominees for membership of the Board of Directors of the Conception Seminary Alumni Association (CSAA).
This is the official Ballot and Proxy to vote on membership to the Board of Directors of the Conception Seminary Alumni Association for the Annual Business Meeting scheduled for the 12th day of September 2023. The only item on the Ballot and Proxy is for membership to the Board of Directors.
Item #1: Elections for membership to the Board of Directors of the Conception Seminary Alumni Association. A full slate is presented on this Official Ballot and Proxy.
The following is the complete slate of nominees for a three (3) year term. You are voting for ALL or NONE. (Biographies are available below.)
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Fr. Leo Morales 2. Fr. Ryan Rojo
3. Fr. Charles Peirano 4. Mr. Kenneth Nnaka
Per the CSAA Constitution and Bylaws, a Nominating Committee was appointed to manage the nominating and election process. Nominations were gathered and vetted. Voting is open to the CSAA General Membership “during a period from sixty (60) days prior to the official Annual Business Meeting. Results shall be announced at the Alumni Business Meeting.” (Article VI, Section 1)
You can vote online at this link or fill out the ballot, that was sent to you with the invitation, and return it along with your Alumni Reunion RSVP card. Please send them to:
Conception Abbey & Seminary College
Development Office
P.O. Box 501
Conception, MO 64433
“All ballots and voting must be received by the Nominating Committee by midnight Central Time of the day before the opening of the Annual Alumni Meeting.” (Article VI, Section 2: Sub-section H.)
Therefore, all Ballots and Proxies must be received by the Nominating Committee by midnight September 10th, 2023 for this voting cycle.
Nominee Biographies
Fr. Leo Morales
My name is Fr. Leonardo Morales Salas, I am a priest for the Diocese of Tulsa. I was born and raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. I came to the United States of America on 2011. I studied two years at Conception Seminary College from 2013 to 2015. I graduated with a MA and a M.Div. from Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary of the West in Cincinnati OH. I was ordained to the priesthood on December 17, 2021 by Bishop David Konderla in Tulsa. My current assignments are Associate Pastor of St. Thomas More in Tulsa and Associate Vocations Director for the Diocese of Tulsa.
I am very much looking forward to serve on this alumni committee. Thank you very much for your consideration.
Fr. Ryan Rojo
Fr. Ryan Rojo is a priest of the Diocese of San Angelo, currently serving as the Vocation Director and Director of Seminarians. He attended Conception Seminary from 2009-2011. He completed his priestly formation at Mundelein Seminary, and was ordained on May 30, 2015. He received his Licentiate in Sacred Theology at the Liturgical Institute. Fr. Rojo served as Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart Cathedral in San Angelo for two years, and as Parochial Vicar at St. Ann’s Parish in Midland for two years. Fr. Ryan also has a Masters of Science in Church Management from Villanova University in Philadelphia. He is a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre. He enjoys Apple products, binge-worthy television, and reading.
Fr. Charles Peirano
Fr. Charles Peirano is a priest of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau in Missouri. He grew up working on a dairy farm just outside of Springfield. Following high school, he pursued a career in public safety, working as a 911 communication specialist, firefighter, and Emergency Medical Technician. He decided to enter the seminary in 2014 and began studies and formation at Conception Seminary College. Upon completing his degree in 2018, he was sent to Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in Saint Louis. He is currently the parochial vicar at Immaculate Conception Parish, chaplain at Springfield Catholic High School and the US Federal Prison, and Assistant Diocesan Vocation Promoter. He also is currently the president of Conception’s Alumni Board.
Mr. Ken Nnaka
Ken Nnaka attended CSC from 1991-1995. Him, his wife and child reside in Sugarland, Texas where he practices law in Texas and State of Nebraska.
Click here for a complete listing of the current board members.
