Gossip is characterized by the exchange of negative or private information about others, which has been a pervasive issue within human interactions, affecting
interpersonal relationships in various contexts. The research objective is to assess the levels of gossip among adults in St. Matthew’s Catholic Church Felele. The
study was grounded in Robin Dunbar's Gossip Theory and used a Descriptive Research Design. The data for gossip was collected using Gossip Function
Questionnaire. The target population was 1,120 Christian adults while the sample size was 295 participants, which was selected using simple random sampling.
The data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics. The results of the study was presented using percentages, frequencies, and tables. The study findings
showed a moderate level of gossip among the participant and highlighted the need for parishioners to become more aware of the danger of gossip, to help improve
their interpersonal relationship. The Bishop and The Parish Priests should organise seminars and workshops to highlight the detrimental influence of gossip on
interpersonal relationship and to provide avenues for seeking support and guidance when dealing with gossip related conflict