St. Pius X To Host Free Event Marking 10 Years Of NATIVE EYES Clinics

MIDDLETOWN, CT — A free public event marking 10 years of the NATIVE EYES Clinics is scheduled for May 16 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. The event, called “Seeing is Believing,” will be hosted by the Padre Pio Foundation of America and Artists for World Peace.

According to the event announcement, the NATIVE EYES Clinics have provided eye care to more than 9,000 patients in underserved communities over the past decade. The May 16 program is intended to highlight that work and give attendees a closer look at the clinics’ impact.

The event is set for Saturday, May 16, from 3 to 6 p.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church. It is free and open to the public, according to the announcement.

Guests will hear firsthand stories from medical volunteers, view footage from clinics and learn how to support future efforts, according to the event details. The announcement does not list a registration requirement in the information provided.

The program is being presented by two organizations, the Padre Pio Foundation of America and Artists for World Peace. The announcement describes the event as a 10-year milestone for the NATIVE EYES Clinics, which have focused on delivering eye care in underserved communities.

No additional speakers were named in the information provided, and no formal agenda was included beyond the volunteer stories, clinic footage and information about supporting future efforts. The announcement also does not provide further details about specific clinic locations or the breakdown of services delivered to patients.

For community members interested in learning more about the clinics and the organizations behind them, the May 16 gathering offers a public opportunity to hear directly from volunteers involved in the work. It also serves as a local event tied to a broader effort to expand access to eye care.

Additional details are available through the Padre Pio Foundation.