Catervus was a 4th-century politician of senatorial rank who served as a prefect. According to Christian tradition, he was a martyr responsible for introducing the Christian faith to the city of Tolentino. He died at the age of 56, leaving behind a legacy as a prominent figure in the early Christianization of the region. His wife, Septimia Severina, commissioned a marble sarcophagus to house his remains.