A catalyst comprising: a catalyst support; at least one Group VIB metal component; at least one Group VIII metal component; at least one mercapto-carboxylic acid; wherein the catalyst support contains at least one dopant comprising either boron, and/or silicon, and/or phosphorusin the range of about 1 to about 13 wt %, expressed as an oxide and based on the total weight of the catalyst for each dopant added; and wherein the amount of the at least one mercapto-carboxylic acid is in the amount from about 0.4 to about 3 equivalents to the sulfur amount necessary for forming sulfides of the Group VI and VIII components.