Every year during the season of Lent, the Diocese of London hosts the Day of Confession as a way to highlight the Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Click here to watch a video interview about Day of Confessions with Father John Comiskey, Moderator of the Curia of the Diocese of London.
Bishop Fabbro's Suggestions for Implementation of the Day of Confession
Penance and Reconciliation: Reconciled to Right Relationship, Called to Heal and Restore
Articles about penance and reconciliation:
Questions and Answers about Confession (PDF)
How to Have a Good Confession Brochure (click for your preferred language):
English, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese
Examinations of Conscience
Act of Contrition for Youth: Prayer in French or Prayer in English
Celebrating Reconciliation and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at the same time
What is Day of Confession? Inaugurated in 2009, this day places emphasis on the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It takes place during Lent (see below). Tens of thousands of the faithful have had their confessions heard since the Diocese of London's first Day of Confession in 2009, at Catholic churches across southwestern Ontario.
What is Lent? Lent is the 40-day penitential period before Easter and is a time when Catholics place an extra focus on God’s mercy and forgiveness.
A 2018 Day of Confession text box for use in your bulletin: French (colour), French (BW), English (colour), or English (BW)
Sample 2018 Bulletin Announcement
Sample 2018 Pulpit Announcements
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