“On the evening of that day, the first day of the week,” Jesus showed himself to his apostles. “He breathed on them, and said to them: ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained’”.

 “The forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism is conferred by a particular sacrament called the sacrament of conversion, confession, penance, or reconciliation.”

 “The sinner wounds God’s honor and love, his own human dignity as a man called to be a son of God, and the spiritual well-being of the Church, of which each Christian ought to be a living stone.”

 “To the eyes of faith no evil is graver than sin and nothing has worse consequences for sinners themselves, for the Church, and for the whole world.”

 “To return to communion with God after having lost it through sin is a process born of the grace of God who is rich in mercy and solicitous for the salvation of men. One must ask for this precious gift for oneself and for others.”

– Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1485-1489

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated each Saturday after the 5:00 pm Mass.  

Lent and Advent Reconciliation Services are offered throughout the season at the various churches in our Livingston Vicariate.  Check the bulletin for seasonal services.  

BY APPOINTMENT:  Please call the parish office to schedule an appointment if in need of the Sacrament of Reconciliation anytime other than normally scheduled times.