Lent is a time for reflection, repentance, and drawing closer to God, and Archbishop J. Michael Miller is encouraging Catholics to embrace the opportunity for spiritual renewal by seeking God’s forgiveness through the sacrament of confession. 

To support this, the Archdiocese of Vancouver and parishes are once again offering extended opportunities for confession in the weeks leading up to Easter through Days of Mercy.

“This Lenten Season, it is my hope that the faithful will have increased opportunities for confession as they prepare for the celebration of the Easter Triduum,” Archbishop Miller said.

“These Days of Mercy will expand opportunities for Catholics to have ready access to the sacrament.”

Parishes will offer additional confession times throughout the Lenten season, providing a welcoming space for all to experience God’s mercy. These special times are in addition to each parish’s regular confession schedule.

“This Lenten season, I urge all the faithful to seek the healing and transformative power of God’s mercy in confession,” said Archbishop Miller. “Let us open our hearts to God’s love and find the peace that comes from reconciliation.”

Whether you haven’t been to confession in a while or it’s a regular part of your spiritual practice, Jesus welcomes you with open arms, the Archbishop said. “As Pope Francis reminds us, ‘God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy.’”

Here are the special Lenten confession times and locations. They can also be found at rcav.org/confession.

Vancouver West

  • Holy Name of Jesus: 
    • Thursday, March 21, 7-8 p.m.
  • Immaculate Conception: 
    • Wednesday, March 13, 7-8 p.m.
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Help: 
    • Wednesday, March 6, 7 p.m. 
  • St. Anthony of Padua: 
    • Palm Sunday, March 24, 6:30 p.m.
  • Sts. Peter & Paul: 
    • March 19 to 22: 10 a.m.

Vancouver East

  • Holy Cross: 
    • Wednesday, March 20, 7 p.m.
  • Holy Family: 
    • Fridays, 6:30 p.m.
  • Our Lady of Sorrows:
    • Monday, March 18, 7-9 p.m.
    • Holy Thursday, March 28, 9-11 a.m.
    • Good Friday, March 29, 9-10:30 a.m.
    • Holy Saturday, March 30, 9-10:30 a.m.
  • Sacred Heart:
    • March 16-22, 9:30-10 a.m. (St. Kateri Charity Centre)
    • March 25-27, 9:30-10 a.m. (St. Kateri Charity Centre)
    • Holy Thursday, March 28, 5-7 p.m.
    • Good Friday, March 29, 1-3 p.m.
    • Holy Saturday, March 30, 7-9 p.m.
  • St. Jude’s:
    • Holy Thursday, March 28, 10-11 a.m.
    • Holy Saturday, March 30, 10-11 a.m.
  • St. Paul’s: 
    • Palm Sunday, March 24, 12:30-2 p.m.
  • St. Theresa’s: 
    • Thursday, March 21, 7 p.m.

Vancouver Centre

  • Guardian Angels:
    • Tuesdays, 6-6:50 p.m.
    • Saturdays, 2:45-3:50 p.m.
  • Holy Rosary Cathedral: 
    • Sundays, 9-9:30 a.m.
  • Our Lady of Fatima:
    • Mondays, 7:30-8:20 a.m.
    • Tuesday to Friday, 5:30-6:20 p.m.
    • Friday, March 22, 7-8:30 p.m.
  • St. Andrew’s:
    • Thursday, March 7, 7-9 p.m.
    • Wednesday, March 20, 7-8 p.m.
    • Thursday, March 21, 7-8 p.m.
    • Friday, March 22, 7-8 p.m.
  • St. Casimir’s: 
    • Monday, March 18, 7-9 p.m.
  • St. Francis Xavier: 
    • Fridays, 7-9 p.m.
    • Saturday, March 9, 2-4 p.m.
    • Sunday, March 10, 3-4:30 p.m.
  • St. Joseph’s:
    • Tuesday, March 19, 6 p.m.
    • Wednesday, March 20, 6 p.m.
    • Friday, March 22, 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday, March 26, 6 p.m.
  • St. Patrick’s:
    • Thursday, March 14, 7 p.m.
    • Wednesday, March 20, 7-9 p.m.

North Shore

  • Christ the Redeemer (West Vancouver):
    • Tuesday, March 12, 7-8 p.m.
    • Wednesday, March 13, 8:20-8:50 a.m.
    • Tuesday, March 19, 7-8 p.m.
    • Wednesday, March 20, 8:20-8:50 a.m.
    • Tuesday, March 26, 7-8:30 p.m.
    • Wednesday, March 27, 8:20-8:50 a.m.
  • St. Pius X North Vancouver:
    • Tuesday, March 19, 10:30 a.m.
    • Wednesday, March 20, 7 p.m.

New Westminster

  • Holy Spirit: 
    • Tuesday, March 19, 7-8:30 p.m.
  • Our Lady of Mercy:
    • Monday, March 18, 7-9 p.m.
    • Tuesday, March 19, 7-9 p.m.
    • Wednesday, March 20, 7-9 p.m.
    • Thursday, March 21, 7-9 p.m.
    • Holy Saturday, March 30, 10-11 a.m.
  • St. Francis de Sales:
    • Wednesday, March 20, 7-8:30 p.m.
    • Friday, March 22, 5-6:30 p.m.
    • Holy Thursday, March 28, 9-11:00 p.m.
  • St. Michael’s:
    • Monday, March 25, 7-8:30 p.m.
    • Holy Thursday, March 28, 4-5 p.m.; 9 p.m.
    • Good Friday, March 29, 10-11 a.m.
    • Holy Saturday, March 30: 10-11 a.m.; 4-5 p.m.
  • St. Peter’s:
    • Monday, March 18, 7-8:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, March 23, 8-11 a.m.
  • Sts. Cyril & Methodius: 
    • Tuesday, March 26, 7-8:30 p.m.

Burnaby

  • Our Lady of Mercy:
    • Monday, March 18, 7-9 p.m.
    • Tuesday, March 19, 7-9 p.m.
    • Wednesday, March 20, 7-9 p.m.
    • Thursday, March 21, 7-9 p.m.
    • Holy Saturday, March 30, 10-11 a.m.
  • St. Francis de Sales:
    • Wednesday, March 20, 7-8:30 p.m.
    • Friday, March 22, 5-6:30 p.m.
    • Holy Thursday, March 28, 9-11:00 p.m.
  • St. Michael’s:
    • Monday, March 25, 7-8:30 p.m.
    • Holy Thursday, March 28, 4-5 p.m.; 9 p.m.
    • Good Friday, March 29, 10-11 a.m.
    • Holy Saturday, March 30: 10-11 a.m.; 4-5 p.m.

Richmond

  • Canadian Martyrs: 
    • Wednesday, March 20, 7-9 p.m.
  • Sacred Heart (Delta):
    • Tuesday, March 19, 4-5 p.m.
    • Friday, March 22, 6-7 p.m.
    • All confessions are offered in the Monastery Chapel
  • St. Joseph the Worker: 
    • Saturdays, 12:30-1 p.m. (Regular confession time with more priests available)
  • St. Monica’s: 
    • Saturdays, 4:30-4:55 p.m.
  • St. Paul’s:
    • Tuesday, March 19, 5:30-8 p.m.
    • Tuesday, March 26, 5:30-8 p.m.

Tri-Cities

  • All Saints (Coquitlam):
    • Thursday, March 21, 7 p.m.
    • Saturday, March 23, 1-3 p.m.
    • Tuesday, March 26, 7-9 p.m.
    • Good Friday, March 29, 5-7 p.m.
  • St. Clare of Assisi (Coquitlam): 
    • Tuesday, March 12, 7-8:30 p.m.
  • St. Joseph’s (Port Moody): 
    • Tuesday, March 26, 7 p.m.

Maple Ridge

  • St. Luke’s:
    • Friday, March 15, 7-9 p.m.
    • Saturday, March 23, 8:45-10:30 a.m.
    • Holy Thursday, March 28, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
    • Good Friday, March 29, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
    • Holy Saturday, March 30, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Surrey

  • Our Lady of Good Counsel: 
    • Monday, March 18, 7 p.m.
  • St. Andrew Kim:
    • March 12 to 27: 30 minutes before and after all Masses
    • Tuesday, March 19, 7-9 p.m.
  • St. Bernadette’s: 
    • Thursday, March 21, 7 p.m.
    • Good Friday, March 29, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
  • St. Matthew’s:
    • Tuesday, March 19, 7:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
    • Good Friday, March 29, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
    • Holy Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Star of the Sea:
    • Thursday, March 21, 7 p.m.
    • Friday, March 22, 10 a.m.
    • Good Friday, March 29, 10 a.m. 

Langley

  • St. Joseph’s:
    • Friday, March 15, 5-6:15 p.m.
    • Thursday, March 21, 7 p.m.
    • Friday, March 22, 5-6:15 p.m.
    • Friday, March 29, 9-11 a.m.
    • Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • St. Nicholas: 
    • Tuesday, March 19, 6:30 p.m.

Fraser Valley

  • St. Ann’s (Abbotsford):
    • Monday, March 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
    • Holy Thursday, March 28, 5-6 p.m.
    • Good Friday, March 29, 9-10:30 a.m.
    • Holy Saturday, March 30, 9-10:30 a.m.
  • St. Joseph’s (Mission):
    • Wednesday, March 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
    • Thursday, March 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
    • Friday, March 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Sts. Joachim & Ann (Aldergrove):
    • Thursday, March 21, 7:30-9 p.m.
    • Friday, March 29, 4:30-6 p.m.
  • St. Mary’s Parish (Chilliwack): 
    • Tuesday, March 26, 7 p.m.
    • Friday, March 29, 10 a.m.
    • Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m.

Sunshine Coast

  • Holy Family Parish (Sechelt): 
    • Tuesday, March 12, 1:30-3 p.m.
  • St. Mary’s Parish (Gibsons): 
    • Tuesday, March 12, 5-6:30 p.m.


Overcoming Confession Anxiety: 
A Guide to Finding God’s Mercy

If the idea of going to confession makes you nervous, you’re not alone. Many people feel anxious, especially if it’s been a while since their last visit. But confession offers incredible healing and peace – don’t let fear hold you back from experiencing God’s love!

Here’s how to turn that anxiety into a positive, transformative experience:

  • Know that you’re welcome. Priests are truly happy to see you in the confessional. They understand that it takes courage to come, and Jesus is waiting to offer you forgiveness and love.
  • Prepare with an Examination of Conscience. This helps you reflect on your actions and words. The Archdiocese of Vancouver website has excellent resources to guide you. Visit rcav.org/confession. If you’re worried about forgetting something, bring notes with you!
  • Find confession times that work. Parishes are offering extended opportunities during Lent (check the list below!). Plus, parishes also have their regular confession times. You can find times that fit your schedule and choose a priest you know or meet a new one. Remember, there’s the option of face-to-face or behind-the-screen confession.
  • Make confession a habit. Once you’ve experienced the peace and joy of knowing God has completely forgiven and forgotten your sins, try making it a monthly practice. It will strengthen you and your relationship with God.

Let this Lent be a time of spiritual renewal and peace as you embrace the sacrament of confession. God’s mercy is waiting for you! 

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