2 catholic sisters create the Women of Light house float to inspire everyone during these dark times
The float’s symbolism comes from Nano Nagle, who carried a lantern during very dark times in Ireland in the 1780s. Author: Devin Bartolotta / Eyewitness News (WWL) Published: 10:29 PM CST January 31, 2021 Updated: 10:29 PM CST January 31, 2021
NEW ORLEANS A lantern now lights the way to South Saratoga Street. House Float “Women of Light” was installed Friday in Central City at the home of two Sisters of the Presentation from Dubuque, Iowa.
Sisters Mary Lou Specha and Julie Marsh set and met a goal in December to raise 10-thousand dollars and participate in the Krewe of Red Beans’ Hire A Mardi Gras Artist Project.