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.
Father John Raposo stops at the pews in front of the alter in Our Lady of Fatima Church on Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford, MA one of three churches closing this weekend. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Father John Raposo stops at the pews in front of the alter in Our Lady of Fatima Church on Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford, MA one of three churches closing this weekend. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA