Team Members

STAFF AND STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Fr. Kyle O'Connor

CCM Chaplain

Administrator Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church

Fr. Kyle O'Connor is originally from the Roanoke area. He grew up attending Our Lady of Nazareth and St. Andrew's. While studying at William & Mary, he started to get the call to the priesthood. By his sophomore year, he knew he was getting an authentic call, so he left college to pursue seminary studies.Fr. Kyle studied at the Pontifical North American College in Rome and was awarded a licentiate in Moral Theology. He was ordained to the priesthood in June 2019.

His first priest assignment was at Blessed Sacrament in Harrisonburg near JMU, followed by 4 years as full-time chaplain to William & Mary's CCM program, as well as parochial vicar at St. Bede's in Williamsburg. He was assigned to Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Salem and Roanoke College CCM in July 2025.

Fr. Kyle is an avid board and card game player. He is known to carry games and paper in his backpack for any student who may want to challenge him to a game. He also frequents the game room at Roanoke College where he battles students in ping-pong. Father also enjoys the great outdoors, sports, and hiking. He is available to meet with any students for pastoral, sacramental, or social needs.

Nathan Korner

CCM Student President

Junior 2026-2027

Nathan Korner is the CCM President. He is from New Jersey where he started encountering the Lord in high school, but he didn't start becoming seriously involved in his faith until he sought out the CCM community at Roanoke College. Once he got involved, he quickly started serving and grew in his faith through the community.

Nathan studied abroad in Germany during the fall 2025 semester. He was able to visit Rome where he attended an audience with Pope Leo, visited the major basilicas, and prayed evening prayer with the Richmond Diocese seminarians at the Pontifical North American College. He also made many pilgrimages across Germany, Austria, and Ireland.

Favorite thing about being Catholic: "My favorite part about being Catholic is the faith and community that comes with it. Even when I am at my lowest, I always have a Father and a community that I can confide in."

Favorite saint: "St. Thomas (My Confirmation saint!)"

Hobbies: "Learning languages, music, equestrian, baseball, and badminton."

Nathan is who you want to reach out to if you want to subscribe to our weekly email newsletter, which he sends out every Wednesday.

Contact Info: ntkorner@mail.roanoke.edu

Colin Waller came into the Catholic Church through Roanoke College CCM in September 2025. He is an avid reader with a passion for theology and apologetics. Our Blessed Mother and the Rosary have been essential in Colin's spiritual life. He leads the Monday night Rosary with Nathan, as well as helping with Bible Study, Sunday Suppers, and other events.

Colin is originally from Danville and he is majoring in Computer Science. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of music and he will talk to anyone about Christ and the Catholic Church. If you are curious about the Catholic Faith, Colin is a great person to chat with on top of the Constance, the CCM Coordinator, or Fr. Kyle.

Contact: cwwaller@mail.roanoke.edu

Alexa joined CCM leadership in the fall of 2025. She currently leads Monday night Bible Study and participates in the Rosary. This year we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke. She also lectors regularly at Mass and helps with planning CCM events.

Alexa currently plays for the Roanoke College women's volleyball team. Her plan is to study to become a dentist and is a Biology major.

Contact: aggluszak@mail.roanoke.edu

Alexandra "Alexa" Gluszak

CCM Evangelization/Spirituality Chair

Junior 2026-2027

Emmanuel Fernandez

CCM Liturgy Assistant

Senior 2026-2027

Emmanuel joined CCM when he came to Roanoke College. He serves as the liturgy assistant by helping with Mass set up and as an altar server for Sunday Masses.

Emmanuel is originally from San Jose, California. His family relocated to North Carolina when he was a teenager. He has a prolific knowledge of history and is a Social Science Education Major. He is currently completing his student teaching year in preparation for teaching licensure.

Contact: efernandez@mail.roanoke.edu