Catholics return to confession focused on grace, not a get-out-of-hell-free card

The Lenten period for penance started this week with Ash Wednesday and Catholic priests are happily bracing for long lines ...
Daily Herald

Catholics are invited to confession during Be Reconciled Day March 25

The Diocese of Rockford is again setting aside a day specifically for confession so Catholics can prepare their souls for the hope and joy of Easter. This year, “Be Reconciled Day” will be held ...
America Magazine

When we go to confession, two worlds meet

Two people meet at a well, looking for water. One is tasked to return regularly; the other arrives in a moment of need. They ...
National Catholic Register

Reconciliation on the Rise? Catholics Coming Back to Confession, Poll Suggests

Despite the Catholic Church’s requirement that Catholics go to confession at least once a year — with more frequent confession highly encouraged, and required if a Catholic is conscious of mortal sin ...
Yahoo

District judge rules to halt Washington State law that requires priests to break confession seal

A federal judge has halted a Washington state law that required Catholic priests to break the seal of confession. The law that was passed in May, and was slated to go into effect on July 27, mandated ...