Reconciliation is a sacrament that offers every Catholic a chance to speak to God through a priest as they confess their sins. Each time Catholics go to confession, they experience God’s love, mercy and forgiveness.
This opportunity will be available once again on March 11 during the diocesan-wide Evening of Confession. Churches throughout the eight-county Catholic Diocese of Cleveland will offer the sacrament of reconciliation that evening. Use the parish locator to find a parish and to double-check the hours a priest will be available to hear confessions. Most parishes will have priests available for reconciliation 5-8 p.m. on March 11.
All Catholics are invited to visit a church and to experience the love and forgiveness of the sacrament. Parishes also welcome those who have been away from the sacrament or from the Church to reconnect and reconciliation is a good first step. Priests and other resources – diocesan and parish-based -- are available to help answer with questions. Visit welcomecatholics.com for more information on the Evening of Confession and how to prepare for the sacrament.
The season of Lent is a time when we get ready for the resurrection of Easter and the sacrament of confession is a good way to do that.