Can I make confession without a priest? - Fr Justin Panachickal MSFS

Some clarity on whether confession with a priest is necessary or is it OK to ask pardon to God directly?- based on the teachings of the Holy Catholic Church - by Fr Justin Panachickal MSFS Faith Fosters, an initiative by the Charisyouth (Charisbhavan Retreat Centre) to deal with day to day matters related to faith and Spiritual life.