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 parishoner leaves as Franciscan friar, Father Andre Feain, replaces the votive candles under the reproduction of a Bulgarian Jesus statue said to have healing powers, at the entrance of Our Lady's Chapel in downtown New Bedford, MA. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
A parishoner leaves as Franciscan friar, Father Andre Feain, replaces the votive candles under the reproduction of a Bulgarian Jesus statue said to have healing powers, at the entrance of Our Lady's Chapel in downtown New Bedford, MA. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA