'Father Steve': New face in Campus Ministry

by Mary-Mower staff writer

Switching jobs is usually never easy, but for Father Steve Albero the adjustment was not so difficult. In prior years, Father Albero was the campus chaplain, but now he is the Campus Minister.

As chaplain, Father Albero would take part in saying the masses and hearing confessions. Now he has much more influence on the campus community. He helps to plan the retreats, such as the Search retreat and the New Students' retreat, and also helps with planning the masses such as what music will be played and giving out jobs for the readers and altar servers.

One of Father Albero's biggest accomplishments is his ability to stay in touch with many of his students. He likes to keep in touch and know how his students are doing. A lot of students see Father Albero as more of a friend than a priest because of his ability to listen and help you out when you need it. He is truly a great friend and a great priest.

Father Albero is the youngest of two. Growing up, he and his family lived in Philadelphia. Father Albero grew up in South Philadelphia and attended St. John Neumann High School. This is where he had his first interactions with Norbertin priests. These priests had a true impact on his life, and that is when he decided that he would like to become a priest. Since the Norbertin priests were the ones who had such an impact