In an effort to encourage the Catholic faithful to participate in the sacrament of reconciliation (confession), the four Catholic parishes in Sioux City are collaborating on citywide confessions throughout the next year. The first event is Sept. 19 at St. Michael Church. Each parish will host one of four come-and-go confessions in the next 10 months to remind Catholics that the sacrament is available throughout the year – not just during the seasons of Advent and Lent. Confessions will be available at the following locations from 7 to 8 p.m. and the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for adoration. Multiple priests will be present at each citywide confession event. Sept. 19 at St. Michael Church at 2223 Indian Hills Drive - Dec. 19 at the Cathedral of the Epiphany at 1000 Douglas St. - March 19 at Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Church at 4241 Natalia Way - June 18 at Sacred Heart Parish at 5010 Military