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The Digest:

A former nun and a former Catholic seminarian have married after their spiritual connection evolved into a romantic relationship, beginning when he offered to pray for her during a period of depression.

Key Points:
  • Lais Dognini, a former nun, and Jackson Dognini, an ex-seminarian, met over six years ago in missionary spaces.
  • Their relationship began when Jackson sent Lais a message praying for her recovery from depression after she left the convent.
  • Jackson was training for the priesthood for five years, while Lais had lived for two years in a Carmelite convent.
  • After a long period of reflection, Jackson also decided to leave the seminary.
  • The couple began dating in April 2024, got engaged in October of the same year, and married secretly in March 2025.
  • They publicly announced their marriage on Instagram on October 7, 2025.
  • Lais described their decision as one made by adults who "know what we want in life."
This story charts an unconventional path from shared religious devotion to a personal partnership, challenging traditional expectations within their faith.

Sources: NY Posts, O Globo

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