Catherine was born in Siena on March 25,1347. Her parents are Lapa and Giacomo di Benincasa. Lapa gave birth to 25 children, which means Catherine had 24 siblings, some which died at a young age. The

Catherine started experiencing visions around age six. Her first visions was of Christ seated in glory, with the Apostles John, Peter, and Paul. At age seven, she said she would give her life to God.

Early life