He noted that those remarried outside the church might be eligible for annulments, which is one situation that could be addressed initially on an archdiocesan hotline set up to answer inquires or direct people to the proper place for guidance. While Archbishop Donoghue has remained constant in his Catholic beliefs, he understands the challenges to one's faith life. In my own case, I never had any thoughts about being anything but Catholic. I never had time away from the church. There have been times I had doubts, but people go through periods wondering what they want to be or what's necessary to save souls.
Some people say without question while others still doubt.
The archbishop will trust and rely on the testimony of lay Catholics to walk with those who wish to return to the practice of their Catholic faith. I meet them all the time. In most cases, it's the Eucharist. He noted the energy returning Catholics bring to the church. People who fall away, when they get back, they become active Catholics.