Former Carmelite and Ex-Seminarian’s Marriage Story Goes Viral as Wife Clarifies Timeline

Overview

• The couple began dating in April 2024, got engaged six months later in October, and married in March 2025.
• Laís spent two years as a cloistered Carmelite novice, while Jackson was in the seminary for five years studying for the priesthood.
• Laís says she left the convent for health reasons after a diagnosis of dysthymia, a chronic form of depression.
• Their posts drew wide attention on Instagram, prompting clarifications, and the pair now present themselves as a married Catholic couple; she works in marketing as an influencer and he teaches philosophy.
• Coverage includes differing dates for Jackson’s exit from the seminary, while the couple maintains both departures preceded their relationship.