Parish Clergy
O. PRAEM, PASTOR
Father Steven J. Albero
Fr. Steve was born in South Philadelphia, attended Bishop Neumann High School, and entered Daylesford Abbey upon graduation.
As a high school student, Fr. Steve felt called to helping disadvantaged children and received a BA in Special Education from LaSalle University.
In his Norbertine study, he received an MA in Counseling Psychology from Immaculata University and a Master of Divinity degree from Washington Theological Union.
Prior to coming to St. Norbert’s, he worked in counseling at Catholic Social Services, was a teacher at Archmere Academy, a guidance counselor at Sts. Neumann and Goretti High School and a campus minister at Immaculata University.
Fr. Steve was Prior of Daylesford Abbey and was instrumental in the launching of AbbeyFest on the grounds of the Abbey in 2014.
Before becomming Pastor of St. Norbert’s, Fr. Steve served as our Parochial Vicar for a year and was installed as our new Pastor on December 2, 2018.
“St. Norbert’s is truly an Amazing Parish and I look forward to continuing our journey of forming Fervent Disciples for Jesus Christ,” said Fr. Steve.
O. PRAEM, PAROCHIAL VICAR
Fr. Jeff D. Himes
Fr. Jeffrey D. Himes was born and raised in the Chester County area, graduating from Downingtown Senior High in 1989. Following his passion for music at that time, Jeff performed in the local tri-state area in a popular local rock band. He then moved to Hollywood, CA to pursue his music career, but quickly transferred his performance skill into the music industry, as a sales/marketing professional.
After 15 years working in the music industry for high profile stars and companies, Jeff was then called by Our Lord to a vocation within the Holy Church. Fr. Jeff joined the Norbertines, at the Daylesford Abbey in 2013 and was Solemnly Professed in 2019. After completing his undergraduate studies at Immaculata University, he then attended St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, graduating with his Master’s Degree in Divinity in 2024. The Lord blessed Fr. Jeff with Holy Orders to the Diaconate in June of 2023 and, finally, to the Holy Priesthood on June 19th, 2024.
DEACON
John Lozano
John Lozano and his wife Helen have been married for 28 years. John is a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. He has been working part-time here at St.Norbert’s as the coordinator of adult formation.
Prior to coming to St. Norbert’s, John was on the Campus Ministry staff at Villanova University for 23 years.
John has worked in retreats, ecumenical Christian fellowships, marriage preparation, development of small faith sharing groups and as a teacher both in High School and in University classes.
He loves spending time with his children, gardening, hiking and kayaking.
His greatest joy is witnessing someone coming to experience the Love of God in Jesus Christ in their life.
John has recently published a new book: “Becoming A Fervent Disciple: Practical Tools For Developing A Deeper, Daily Relationship With Jesus” available from Twenty-Third Publications: Learn More
DEACON
Steve Martino
Steve and Terry Martino were married at St. Isaac Joques in 1996 and became parishioners at St. Norbert the following year. Steve and Terry have one daughter, Olivia Jude.
Steve has spent his professional life in the field of advertising as a writer and creative director. In 2010, he started his own company, a brand consultancy serving clients in the health sector.
Over the years, he has served in many areas of ministry, including separated and divorced, prayer and healing, and small group ministry.
Deacon Steve was ordained by Archbishop Chaput in 2018. He holds a bachelor’s degree in literature from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s in theology from St. Charles Seminary.
DEACON
Hank Fila
Deacon Hank was ordained in 2020.