Those who approach the Sacrament of Reconciliation obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which - by charity, by example, and by prayer - labors for their conversion.
-Catechism of the Catholic Church 1422
During Advent two priests will be hearing confession on Wednesdays from 7-8pm to allow for more confessions.