archbishop charles j. chaput of philadelphia published guidelines in july 2016 that state, "undertaking to live as brother and sister is necessary for the divorced and civilly-remarried to receive reconciliation in the sacrament of penance, which could then open the way to the eucharist. such individuals are encouraged to approach the sacrament of penance regularly, having recourse to god’s great mercy in that sacrament if they fail in chastity."