Ronnie and Mary Kathryn are both native Catholic Savannians. Ronnie graduated from Benedictine Military School (an all-boys high school) and Mary Kathryn graduated St. Vincent's Academy (an all-girls high school). Since they are a few years apart, Ronnie and Mary Kathryn missed the opportunity of being BC and SVA sweethearts, but their journey to being forever sweethearts began in the late summer of 2023. The couple first noticed each other while attending the traditional Latin Mass at Sacred Heart Church in early September of 2023. It was Mary Kathryn’s first time attending TLM (The Latin Mass), Ronnie had been an active member of the TLM community since 2017. After formally meeting at the Veterans Day parade later that fall, Ronnie and Mary Kathryn became friends. They learned more about each other’s family and commonalities through small talk after TLM. Mary Kathryn also began attending adoration and Theology on Tap regularly with the young adults group, which Ronnie also participated in. On July 31st, 2024, Ronnie walked Mary Kathryn to her car after the Theology on Tap monthly gathering and asked her to dinner. Their first date was at Bella Napoli Italian Bistro. To Mary Kathryn’s embarrassment while walking around the historic district after dinner, the wedge of her right sandal (her favorite pair) had split apart from the soul. Even though both found the situation quite amusing, Mary Kathryn still felt embarrassed, but was reassured by Ronnie that he would repair the sandal. Just like Cinderella, Mary Kathryn went home with one shoe that night. Since their first date, Ronnie knew Mary Kathryn would be his wife in God’s timing. On March 23rd, 2025, Ronnie proposed in the grotto of Sacred Heart Church, where their journey began.