The Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos has announced the death of Very Rev. Msgr. Gabriel Osu, who passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026.
He was born on September 5, 1954, a native of Ogbego Quarters, Ubulu-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State.
Until his death, he was a priest of the Archdiocese of Lagos, having been ordained on Saturday, December 5, 1981.
He served in several parishes and institutions in the Archdiocese, including:
1. Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos,
2. St. Gregory College, South-West, Ikoyi,
3. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Oshodi, Lagos,
4. St. Paul Catholic Church, Ebute-Metta, and
5. Our Lady Star of the Sea, Northern Foreshore, Lekki.
He also served as the Lagos Archdiocesan Director of Social Communications for many years. Until his death, he was resident in Our Lady Star of the Sea, Northern
Foreshore, Lekki.
In the circular, which was released by the Archbishop of Lagos, the funeral arrangements will be communicated later. He, however, called for prayers for the repose of the soul of Monsignor Osu, and for the consolation of all who mourn.
May God grant him eternal rest and a place of happiness, light, and peace among the Saints.