Artist Deborah Macy enjoys a good laugh at something David says as he works on his painting.  David Danis, who has Down syndrome, attends his weekly art class with local artist Deborah Macy at her studio in New Bedford, MA.
A statue of Mary looks down from above as Franciscan friar Pedro Olheiro stands in front of Our Lady's Chapel on Pleasant Street in New Bedford, waiting to be picked up by Father Matthias Sasko, after which the two will visit a man fighting cancer at this home in New Bedford, MA.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
A statue of Mary looks down from above as Franciscan friar Pedro Olheiro stands in front of Our Lady's Chapel on Pleasant Street in New Bedford, waiting to be picked up by Father Matthias Sasko, after which the two will visit a man fighting cancer at this home in New Bedford, MA.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA