Around 28,000 people from all over Goa walked to the facade of the Our Lady of Good Health Church, Old Church of Sancoale, as part of the annual penitential pilgrimage. The pilgrimage coincides with the first Sunday of Lent, a period of repentance where the Church exhorts Catholics to reflect and pray. Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrao urged Catholics to remain faithful and hopeful despite the challenges that come their way. The shrine has special significance as it is one of the places in Goa where one can gain indulgence during the year of jubilee proclaimed by the Catholic Church. Pilgrims walked from five designated centres—Neura, Cansaulim, Bambolim, Verna, and Vasco—and the walk culminated with adoration at 5am followed by holy Mass. It was organised by the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman and the pilgrimage was led by auxiliary bishop Simiao Fernandes, who said: “Let this journey be a journey with hope.”