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CONFESSION

“We implore you on behalf of Christ,

be reconciled to God.”

 

— 2 Corinthians 5:20

 

Thursdays: 6:00pm

 

Saturdays: 4:00pm

 

Communal celebrations of the Sacrament of Penance take place during Advent (December) and Lent (March).

 

Catholics are obliged to confess their grave sins at least once a year (Code of Canon Law, canon 989). Frequent confession of all sins, including venial or lesser ones, is encouraged (canon 988 §2).

Bishop Knestout encourages anyone aware of sexual abuse of minors on the part of clergy or staff of the Diocese of Richmond to notify civil authorities by calling the Attorney General’s Clergy Abuse Hotline at 1-833-454-9064, and then encouraged to contact the confidential Victim Assistance Reporting 24 Hour Number 1-877-887-9603 or the Director of Safe Environment 804-622-5203 or by email at vac@richmonddiocese.org

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