Catherine of
Siena, St.
Personal
Western mystic
Joined
the Dominican Order in 1353
Convinced
Pope Gregory XI to return to Rome from Avignon
Noted
for works of charity and unity in the Church
Named Doctor in 1970 by Pope Paul VI;
Place and dates
Siena
1347-1380
Writings
Letters on
spiritual matters
Dialogue: her ideals of reform and
repentance