The Salem witch trials begin

there’s actually a shortage of priests, so depending on what parish you are a member of this is more or less what they ask you to do. It’s sad, because often times in the confessional the priest is to act as a counselor, and a lot of them are trained that way, but Circumstances don’t allow for that kind of interaction. Often times, though, those parishes adapt by allowing the parishioners to schedule private confessions to be able to explore their sins and better find peace.