archbishop alexander king sample of portland, oregon, released guidelines in may 2017 that repeat the guidelines issued by the archdiocese of philadelphia in july 2016: "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 reception of the holy 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."