May a Catholic who joined a Protestant church still recieve the Eucharist at Mass?

[Lemo]

I have a relative who received the sacraments of baptismal, first communion, confirmation and marriage in the catholic church. This relative has now officially joined a protestant church. When visiting her hometown she will attend mass with the rest of the family. Based on her decision to** formally **join a protestant chuch is she still permitted to receive communion?

Thank you.

 

[Fr.Vincent_Serpa]

Hi,

She may receive Holy Communion in a Catholic Church ONLY if she goes to Confession and returns to the Catholic Church.

Fr. Vincent Serpa, O.P.