Sebastian Valfrè was a 17th-century Italian priest belonging to the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri. Born in Verduno to a family of farmers, he pursued higher education and eventually earned a doctorate in theology. He spent much of his life in Turin, where he served as the local Oratory provost. Known for his deep insight as a confessor, he provided spiritual guidance to the royal court of the House of Savoy while maintaining a profound commitment to serving the poor, the sick, and the imprisoned.