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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)

Religious Order

Franciscan

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.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified1775-11-26 by 26 November 1775 by Pope Pius VI (cultus confirmed)

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