As the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy draws to a close, it would be a wonderful blessing if Pope Francis would reach out to all the former priests, who have remained faithful to the church, and invite them to return to active ministry (married or not).   

Instead of erecting ecclesiastical law roadblocks, every Ordinary should be bending over backwards trying to find a way to welcome (not just welcome but invite!), those who desire, to return in this year of mercy and reconciliation that has been so important to Pope Francis.  

Archbishop Sartain...call me I, you can be a leader in this new outreach that seeks out those who departed.   While you're at the role of becoming a leader in the church,  you can vigorously promote the cause of awarding, the last living American Vatican II father, a red hat.  He's the bishop that truly exemplified the shepherd smelling like his flock!