What does it mean to be a Catholic in good standing?

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I am a divorced catholic who was married in the church and then divorced. My ex-spouse is still alive and remarried. I was remarried in a civil ceremony. I attend church on a regular basis. I know I cannot receive Holy Communion or got to confession. I am still considered to be a Catholic in good standing?
 
Dear friend,

A Catholic in good standing is one who can receive the sacraments frequently and does. By marrying invalidly outside of the Church, having marital relations is mortally sinful. This is why you are not allowed to receive the Eucharist. However, if you were able to have your first marriage annulled, you could be married in the Church and receive the Eucharist. Also, if you live as brother and sister and go to Confession, you could receive the Eucharist. However, it would be good to receive the Eucharist in a parish where you are not known so as to not scandalize anyone who might not know of your celibate way of life. You are in our prayers.

Fr. Vincent Serpa, O.P.
 
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