My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
In his 2011 Lenten message Pope Benedict XVI urges us to “be attentive to welcoming Christ's invitation to follow Him more decisively and coherently, renewing the grace and commitments of our Baptism.”
Following Christ, requires a conversion of heart to accept what we need – the need of others and God, the need of His forgiveness and His friendship. This happens especially in the sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist. A Reconciliation Weekend will be held on April 8 and 9 at various churches throughout the Diocese of Orlando to provide numerous opportunities for believers to journey back to God through the Sacrament of Penance. The dates, times and locations of the offering of the Sacrament where priests throughout the Diocese will be available to hear confessions are available on this website.
It may be some time since you participated in the Sacrament of Reconciliation or Penance. You may have questions about what to do or say. There are resources available on this website to assist you. I also encourage you to speak with a priest, if you have more questions.
During the season of Lent, I ask you to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation or Penance (with individual confession and absolution), either at your local parish church or on April 8 or 9 at a church close to you.
May the season of Lent be a time of increased prayer and prolonged meditation on the Word of God, along with fasting and charitable works of mercy. May our hearts experience a conversion to Christ so that we may receive His forgiveness and live in His peace.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend John Noonan
Bishop of Orlando
Reconciliation Weekend
Dates and Times:
Friday, April 8
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. *
Saturday, April 9
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. *
*unless otherwise noted
All Souls Catholic Church
3280 West 1st Street
Sanford
Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Queen of the Universe
8300 Vineland Avenue
Orlando
Saturday Only 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
720 12th Street, Clermont
Saturday Only 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
5 SE 17th Street
Ocala
Church of Our Saviour
5301 N. Atlantic Avenue
Cocoa Beach
Holy Cross Catholic Church
12600 Marsfield Avenue
Orlando
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
300 Malabar Road, SE
Palm Bay
Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church
1310 Maximillian Street
Deltona
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
201 University Blvd.
Daytona Beach
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
998 Fr. Donlan Drive
New Smyrna Beach
Friday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
St. Augustine Catholic Church
375 N. Sunset Drive
Casselberry
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
834 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Apopka
St. James Cathedral
215 N. Orange Avenue
Orlando
Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saturday 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
St. Joseph Catholic Church
210 W. Lemon Street
Lakeland
St. Joseph Catholic Church
532 Avenue M. NW
Winter Haven
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