Adolfo Barberis was an Italian Catholic priest born in Turin in 1884. Serving as a personal assistant to the Archbishop of Turin for many years, he later worked as a professor and dedicated much of his life to supporting women in domestic service. In 1921, he established the Sisters of Christian Servanthood to provide education and moral guidance to women seeking employment. Despite facing professional isolation and slanderous accusations following the death of his benefactor, he remained committed to his religious mission until his death in 1967.