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"The Sacrament of Reconciliation calls us back to God and embraces us with his infinite mercy & joy." - Pope Francis

The Season of Lent is a time of penance and spiritual renewal that helps us prepare for the celebrating of Christ's paschal mystery. The sacrament of reconciliation opens our hearts to receive him, which is why it is such a wonderful gift to experience as Holy Week approaches. Through the sacrament, we experience God's mercy, our sins are forgiven, and we are healed.

During the fifth week of Lent, from Monday, April 7 through Friday, April 11, parishes across our diocese will offer additional confession times to allow more people to experience the grace of the sacrament. As parish determine times, they will be listed by below. Click here to view a listing by county.

Before participating in the sacrament of reconciliation, it may be useful to reflect upon your thoughts and actions. To assist you, the U.S. bishops put together “A Brief Examination of Conscience Based on the Ten Commandments."

Good Shepherd Parish, Saco

Most Holy Trinity Church, 271 Main Street, Saco - Thursday, April 10, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

St. Joseph Church, 178 Elm Street, Biddeford- Wednesday, April 9, 6:30 pm.. to 7:30 p.m.

St. Margaret Church, 6 Saco Avenue, Old Orchard Beach - Monday, April 7, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

St. Philip Church, 404 Goodwins Mills Road, Lyman - Tuesday, April 8, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Parish of the Holy Savior, Rumford

Our Lady of the Snows Church, 265 Walker's Mills Road, Bethel - Tuesday, April 8, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

St. Athanasius & St. John Church, 126 Maine Avenue, Rumford - Monday, April 7, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, April 11, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Prince of Peace Parish, Lewiston

Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus Street, Lewiston - Monday-Friday, April 7-10, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Confessions are also offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. before evening Mass.

St. John Paul II Parish, Scarborough

Church of the Holy Cross, 124 Cottage Road, South Portland - Monday, April 7, 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 9, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m, Thursday, April 10, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, April 11, 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and Saturday, April 12, 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

St. Bartholomew Church, 8 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth - Monday, April 7, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 8, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday, April 11, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough - Monday, April 7, 1 p.m to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, and Thursday, April 10, 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., and Saturday, April 12, 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.