I can’t read the article, did he remain a Catholic or what?
Billy the Kid addressed her as “sister” then added that “it would give me pleasure to be able to do you any favor.”
Segale asked the outlaw to cancel plans “to scalp our Trinidad physicians,” which he agreed to do.
She said he added, “Not only that, Sister, but at any time my pals and I can serve you, you will find us ready.”
Sanchez said Segale’s interactions with Billy the Kid were verified by members of the historical commission for the canonization inquiry.
If you’re confirmed you are always a Catholic unless excommunicated. Even then with repentance and the approval of a bishop- Rusty can rejoin the club (Far Side reference)
But I’m going to guess based on his behavior he missed a lot of masses and didn’t make confession. So while Catholic, he wasn’t in good standing.