Décès de l’abbé Ousario Gomis : Le ministre de la Microfinance salue la mémoire d’un homme de foi et de dialogue
The Catholic Church in Senegal is in mourning. The death of Father Ousario Gomis has deeply affected the Christian community. The parish priest of Holy Cross in Bambey passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, following an accident, while the parish was celebrating its patron saint's feast day.
In an emotional message, the Minister of Microfinance, Social and Solidarity Economy, Alioune Badara Dione, paid tribute to the memory of the deceased, praising "a man of faith and heart".
"It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Father Ousario Gomis, parish priest of Bambey, on this feast day of the patron saint of the Holy Cross Church. A man of faith and heart, he embodied the values of fraternity and interreligious dialogue. Despite the short duration of his service, he profoundly touched us with his spiritual and human qualities," he wrote on his platforms.
The minister also offered his thoughts and prayers to the family of the deceased, the parishioners, and all the faithful during this time of mourning. "May the Lord welcome him into His grace. Rest in peace, Father," he concluded.
The funeral is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026 at the Sainte-Anne Cathedral in Thiès.
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