Giovanni Tavelli was a 15th-century Italian clergyman and a member of the Jesusites. Born in Borgo Tossignano in 1386, he eventually rose to the position of bishop in Ferrara. After being appointed to this role in October 1431, he received his episcopal consecration later that year from the Bishop of Mantua. He remained a significant religious figure in the region until his death in Ferrara on July 24, 1446.
Life and service
After joining the Jesusite order, Tavelli was ordained as a priest. His ecclesiastical career progressed significantly when he was named the Bishop of Ferrara on October 29, 1431. He was formally consecrated for this office on December 27, 1431, by Matteo Boniperti, who served as the Bishop of Mantua at the time.
Veneration
He is recognized as blessed within the Catholic Church and is honored in the Archdiocese of Ferrara-Comacchio. In early 2020, Pope Francis confirmed his heroic virtue, a step in the formal process toward his canonization. His feast day is observed annually on July 24.