Most parishes offer the sacrament of reconciliation by appointment. All you have to do is call the parish office or the priest. It’s frustrating for priests to sit in a confessional for hours on end with so few people attending. With only one priest in a parish or responsible for a regional parish, it’s a matter of necessity to consolidate the time available for general confessions. But most priests are happy to make an appointment! This works very well in most areas. Ask and you shall receive!
Michele Laughlin