Answer: shriven

AnswerCrossword Clue
shrivenconfess one's sins especially to a priest
shrivento impose penance on (a sinner)
shrivenfree from guilt
shrivento hear the confession of (a person)
shrivento grant absolution to (a penitent)
shrivenSHRIVE, to hear a confession and grant absolution also SHRIEVE
shrivento administer the sacrament of reconciliation to