Lock and load, Brides of Christ—this one’s a fun one. In this episode of The Big Bad Boot, Kati dives into the fascinating history of Carville, the once-hidden leprosarium nestled along the Mississippi River in southeast Louisiana. For over a century, this secluded community was home to patients diagnosed with Hansen’s Disease, but it was far more than just a hospital.
From its founding by the Daughters of Charity to the tight-knit society that formed behind its gates, Carville became its own little world—with its own rules, its own culture, and its own secrets. Think less doom and gloom, more convents and quirky customs.
Tune in as we explore how a place built for isolation became a symbol of dignity, humanity, and good ol’ Louisiana resilience.
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