The Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, representing over 500 Catholic priests and deacons, has issued a statement defending ...

In fact, the sacrament of reconciliation is the “listening place” of the church par excellence. It is within the sacred space of the sacrament of reconciliation that someone can come to be heard.

As Bishop William Byrne of Springfield, Massachusetts, said at the Feb. 8 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast about making the sacrament readily available, “If you build it, they will come.” ...

A. Penance is a Sacrament in which the sins committed after Baptism are forgiven. ... He sometimes postpones the absolution till the next confession, either for the good of the penitent.

What I said to the priest at my last confession is none of your business. It also wasn’t that interesting, so you didn’t miss much. In the usual way of this Catholic sacrament, it started with ...

“Confession, or ‘Reconciliation’ as it is usually termed today, is an ecclesial sacrament, always private, celebrated with a penitent and a priest who has been authorized by the Church to ...

An art installation demonstrating the potential for AI to have a role in religion wasn't set up to take confession. ... 2021, The sacrament of confession during Covid-19 pandemic; Thank you for ...

During the signing ceremony, Ferguson, who was raised Catholic, said he was “very familiar” with the sacrament of confession. Well, he might want to brush up on his catechism.

There are many misconceptions about the wonderful Sacrament of Confession. For many people going to confession evokes different feelings of discomfort or reluctance. I humbly relate to you that I a… ...