Yes that is why I said unless he confessed. I of course would not know if he had- only the priest would. It would have been easy at one time to take for granted that a confession had been made and that grace had been restored to the sinner's soul. But unfortunately too many boldly declare their sins and receive without shame.
I was thinking Schiavo was Catholic. I still have trouble with them having a church wedding. I think the fact they mocked marriage by living together for so many years while Terri Shindler was still alive. Would be enough reason for any priest or pastor to suggest a simple ceremony by the Justice of the Peace.