Night Vigil at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Fatorpa: A Spiritual Journey of Hope and Prayer

On April 5, 2025, the Don Bosco Youth Services (DBYS) organized an overnight Lenten Pasch for the youth and parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Fatorpa. Centered on the theme "Pilgrims of Hope: Rooted in Prayer," the event aimed to foster spiritual growth and deepen participants' relationship with God. The vigil was led by Fr. Austin Fernandes, Director of DBYS, supported by Fr. Ronald Vaz, Cl. Sherwin Carvalho, Mr. Jolton D’Costa, Ms. Leha Fernandes, and Mr. Benroy Cardozo. The Vigil commenced at 9:30 p.m. with a hymn to the Holy Spirit, setting a reflective tone for the evening. Fr. Austin Fernandes delivered an insightful talk on the significance of confession, emphasizing its role in spiritual renewal. As part of this session, Mr. Benroy Cardozo and Mr. Jolton D'costa shared heartfelt testimonies about their personal experiences with the sacrament of confession, inspiring participants to embrace this practice. Following the talk, Fr. Austin and Fr. Ronald e...