The Catholic Church in Senegal is mourning the death of Father Osario Gomis, who passed away following a road accident. The incident occurred during the night between Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026, on the road leading to the National Center for Agronomic Research in Bambey.
Father Gomis had been traveling to escort a colleague who had visited the area to celebrate a pastoral festival. The return trip resulted in the fatal accident, the details of which remain under investigation. Authorities have not yet released information regarding the specific circumstances of the crash or the vehicles involved.
The death of Father Gomis has caused significant distress within the Diocese of Thiès and the broader Catholic community in Senegal.
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