I asked someone a question recently about non-practicing Catholics and never got a reply. Maybe I can ask it here without hijacking the discussion.
If someone was baptized a Catholic (and even confirmed, married, etc.), but never attends Mass and doesn't agree with the teachings of the Catholic Church, does the Catholic church recognize that person as a Catholic? I'm thinking of certain politicians we all know and of people I've met over the course of my life. I even wonder if my husband is still considered a member of the Catholic Church even though he hasn't attended one in over 20 years.