Men and women who attend Day Programs at The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence (DGV/DPV) will honor the Blessed Mother at a special Mass celebrating the 100th anniversary of the apparitions to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. DGV/DPV is a division of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia serving men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Friday, May 12, 2017
10:30 a.m.
Our Lady of Fatima
10 Fatima Drive Secane, PA 19018 (Delaware County)
Nearly 150 men and women from the day programs along with their families and staff will participate in a procession, Mass, and crowning of the Blessed Mother. In addition, there will be a raffle of three statues.
Approximately 250 men and women attend DGV/DPV Day Programs daily. These programs provide a safe and caring environment that allow individuals with disabilities to create meaningful and independent lives. Programs provide vocational training, life skills training, sensory stimulation, socialization, recreational and leisure activities, and more.
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Editor’s Note: The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence Village offers a wide range of services and support for men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For more information, please visit www.dgvdpv.org.
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Contact:
Alaina Longo
Media and Events Specialist
215-587-3747 (office)