Be Reconciled Day, March 25, 2026, is an initiative of the Diocese of Rockford held each year on the Wednesday before Holy Week to make the Sacrament of Reconciliation more readily available and accessible to Catholics as they prepare their souls for Easter.
Recognizing the need for God’s grace and forgiveness in the lives of Catholics, Bishop Malloy asked all 105 parishes in the diocese to set aside March 25 and, where possible, offer confessions on that day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
“The Lenten Season is always an important time for us to take stock of our spiritual lives. In the Church’s tradition of prayer, fasting and charity, we draw closer to Christ and to the Church. Our souls are laid open to be strengthened by Christ’s love, grace and forgiveness so it is a real privilege, as priests, for us to focus on the opportunity to offer that forgiveness especially to those who have been away from confession for a long time for whatever reason,” Bishop Malloy said. The bishop added that “ the act of reflecting on our lives and confessing our transgressions is the perfect way to receive the hope and grace promised through Jesus’ death and resurrection.”
