Blessed Bonaventura Of Potenza
Also known as: Antonio Carlo Gerardo Lavanca; Bonaventure of Potenza; Carlo Antonio; Carlo Antonio Gerardo Lavanga; Karl Antonius
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
October 26
Born
January 4, 1651
Died
October 26, 1711
Beatified
26 November 1775 by Pope Pius VI (cultus confirmed)
Biography
Blessed Bonaventura of Potenza, also known as Antonio Carlo Gerardo Lavanca, was born on January 4, 1651, in Potenza, Naples, Italy. He joined the Friars Minor Conventual at the young age of 15, becoming a member of their religious order.