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 Matthias places ashes on the forehead of a parishioner at Our Lady's Chapel in downtown New Bedford, MA on ash Wednesday. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Father Matthias places ashes on the forehead of a parishioner at Our Lady's Chapel in downtown New Bedford, MA on ash Wednesday. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA