Siena, Italy

1347-1380

Catherine was the 23rd of 25 children of wool dyers. As a very young child, she saw Jesus in a vision and dedicated her life to Him. As a young woman, she joined the Dominican lay order (third degree) and lived at the service of the sick and ill of her city. Many miracles were attributed to her when she was still alive. She experienced a mystical union with Jesus and had many visions. She had a great influence on the Church during her short life. She was 33 years old when she died following a stroke.