Caterina Volpicelli was a 19th-century Italian nun born in Naples. Coming from a wealthy Neapolitan family, she dedicated her life to religious service and founded the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart, a congregation focused on an educational mission. After her death in 1894, her spiritual influence grew, leading to her eventual recognition as a saint within the Catholic Church. She is remembered for her commitment to teaching and her leadership within the Franciscan tradition.