[MarMema]

I personally see and hear priests who come out from the altar and bow to the parishioners asking forgiveness for their sins

That's very kind of him. My point. Perhaps he should include his as well?

Um. Kosta. That is what they are doing. Asking the parishioners to forgive them for their sins. Have you not been to liturgy in a long time that you could follow?

The clergy come out and face the parishioners and say "Forgive me my brothers and sisters, and pray for me, a sinner".

[kosta50]

That is what they are doing. Asking the parishioners to forgive them for their sins

Your wording wasn't clear -- can't be too sure nowadays what people say and do. There are so many parishes where everyone gets communion without a confession. So, anything is possible.