An Invitation to the Sacrament of Reconciliation

September 2024

To: Clergy, Religious and Laity of the Archdiocese of New Orleans

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

It is our archdiocesan tradition to offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation, better known as
confession, on a weekday evening in September near the Feast of the Exaltation of the
Cross. I am pleased to inform you that many people in the Archdiocese of New Orleans
have taken advantage of this opportunity.

This year confessions will be available in all Catholic churches on Wednesday, September
18, 2024, from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Please consider inviting the healing Christ into your
heart with his promise of mercy.

Pope Francis reminds us, "In Confession, Jesus welcomes us with all our sinfulness, to give
us a new heart, capable of loving as he loves."

Please consider having your family come to church together for Confession on Wednesday,
September I 8.

Wishing you God's blessings, I am

Sincerely in Christ,

Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond
Archbishop of New Orleans