Father Alberto was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico and has two brothers and two sisters. One of his sisters, Sor Maria Flor is a Cloistered Dominican. Father Alberto studied philosophy and theology at the Pontifical University of Puerto Rico and has served as Pastor at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Puerto Rico. When asked about his ministry, he said that he liked working with young people. He is the parochial vicar of the parish.