James and Jess met after Mass on a Sunday in August. Fr. Colin introduced him and Alex (BFF, roommate at the time) to the group of the current YA where Jess was in conversation. The roomies got more involved with the group and the events soon after! Jess and James became quick friends and hung out.... a lot. As time went on (and other hurdles were crossed lol), they decided to go on a date and the rest is history.