On the night of 6th June 2025, the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman witnessed a profound spiritual outpouring as parishes across 15 deaneries participated in “Hearts of Hope – Devachea Mogachem Zagronn – Farikponnachem Zagronn”, a Night Vigil of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Initiated by the World Apostolate of Fatima (WAF) – Goa, the vigil was led by the lay faithful, guided and supported by the clergy, with each deanery vigil representing participation from every parish.
Rooted in the theme “Dilexit Nos – He Loved Us”, drawn from late Pope Francis’ final encyclical, the initiative invited the faithful to reignite devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Responding to the Fatima message and the call for reparation, WAF-Goa embraced this mission in the Jubilee Year of Hope, offering the night in prayer for the salvation of souls, especially the lost.
Beginning on First Friday at 8:45 PM, and flowing into the First Saturday Devotion, the vigil included Eucharistic celebrations, Adoration, Rosaries, and prayers of reparation. The faithful were united in intention—praying for peace in hearts, homes, Goa, India, and the world, for healing from sin, and for the sanctification of priests and families.
The event was supported at every level of Church life. Parish announcements encouraged participation, while Auxiliary Bishop Simão Purificação Fernandes and Episcopal Vicars Rev. Dr. Henry Falcao and Rev. Dr. Joaquim Fernandes SVD presided over key liturgies in Panjim, Ponda, and Old Goa respectively.
In his message of encouragement, His Eminence Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão affirmed: “This Vigil, born from the hearts of the laity and supported by the clergy and the religious, should be a powerful witness of the living faith within our Archdiocese—a faith that responds with love to the call of Heaven.”
The vigil drew warm responses from parish leaders. Aruna Gomes, Moderator of Colvale and DePC Moderator of Mapusa Deanery, shared: “It was a beautifully enriching experience. Your planning made it easy to execute, and your dedication to the mission of Our Lady of Fatima inspires us all. It was an honour to host the Mapusa event.” Annie Fernandes, PPC Moderator of Moira (Aldona Deanery), added: “Every moment was Spirit-filled, guided by the Holy Spirit and strong pastoral leadership.” Fr. Mario Leitao Gracias, Parish Priest of Calvim, remarked: “Thanks to you and your team for making the Night Vigil a grand success across deaneries. May Mother Mary bless you always.”
Intercessory prayers, church announcements, social media outreach, WhatsApp campaigns, and grassroots mobilisation brought this vigil to life. Under the unifying call, “Same Prayers. Same Time. One Heart. Across Goa”.
Lester DeMello
Chairman
