by The Tablet Staff

PROSPECT HEIGHTS — Catholics in the Diocese of Brooklyn, the Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Rockville Centre will have the opportunity to become closer to God if they go to a church to confess their sins on April 14 — the day known as Reconciliation Monday.

Churches in the two dioceses and the archdiocese will be open from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and again from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and priests will be on hand to welcome the faithful who wish to receive the sacrament of reconciliation in preparation for Easter Sunday on April 20.

Parishioners can contact their local churches for more information and to verify availability, or visit the Diocese of Brooklyn’s website at https://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/directories/parishes/ to find a parish near them.

Reconciliation Monday is a day in the Lenten season that gives the faithful a chance to become reconciled with God as they prepare for Easter Sunday. Lent is traditionally a time for the faithful to reflect, repent and seek forgiveness for their sins in advance of celebrating Christ’s resurrection.