I am not a Catholic , but it could be so that , when you confess he may not know who has confessed .
Catholic comment: In essence, that is correct - or at least, that is the theory.
Yes he does
Most Protestant denominations do not recognize the Sacrament of Reconciliation so there is no confession.
In the Roman Catholic sacrament of confession, you confess your sins to a priest.
talking to god confession
Confession
There are three essential parts to the sacrament of confession in the Catholic Church: contrition (sincere sorrow for sin), confession (telling one's sins to a priest), and satisfaction (performing the penance prescribed by the priest).
in priest holes; small hidden spaces in catholic houses, which the catholics let their priest's hide in
When you admit your sins to a priest it is called a confession. Some say it is better to confess your sins to a higher power so that it is only between you and them.
No, a priest is bound by the seal of confession and cannot disclose anything said during confession to anyone, under any circumstances. This confidentiality is a sacred obligation in the Catholic Church.
Any priest with Faculties granted to him by his Bishop may hear confessions. ANY priest, even without Faculties, and even a priest who has been lacizied (removed from priestly minister for some reason) may hear confession in danger of death, and should.
Roman Catholic AnswerA priest always wears violent when hearing confession.
the sacrament of reconciliation or penance