Fr. Sebastian, a Carmelite priest just like Fr. Benny, was born on December 22, 1962. After graduating from high school, he joined the religious order of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). He was ordained on December 31, 1991. Fr. Sebastian arrived in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 2000. He served two years at Sacred Heart Church in Ventura, 11 years at St. Denis Church in Diamond Bar and currently serves as the Administrator at Holy Trinity Church in San Pedro.

Prior to his ministry in the U.S., holding Masters degrees in both Theology and Counseling, Fr. Sebastian worked in the Diocese of Bijnor (India) as the Rector of the Seminary, Formation Coordinator, and Pastor and manager of a high school. He also worked as the editor of the Diocesan Journal, and has authored two books: Jericho to Jerusalem and Cornerstone. His motto: “Love God and serve Him in others.”