Why must we confess our sins to a Catholic priest?

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If Jesus died on the cross to redeem us of our sins for all of time, why are we still to go to confession to confess our sins if they have been forgiven 2000+ years ago by Jesus.
 
These links should be helpful for explaining the need for confessing to God in the presence of a priest. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.
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