On Thursday, January 15, 2026, St. Vincent de Paul Middletown celebrated a major milestone with the groundbreaking of St. Vincent’s Commons at 12 Liberty Street in Middletown—a visible sign that the mission is moving forward, not just in words, but in bricks and mortar.
The ceremony brought together supporters, community partners, and guests for an upbeat, hope-filled moment: prayers offered, plans shared, and then the symbolic “shovels in the ground” that officially marked the start of what will become St. Vincent’s Commons.
Executive Director, Maryellen Shuckerow, St. Vincent de Paul Middletown, kicks off the event with a few words.
A project rooted in mission
St. Vincent de Paul’s work has always been about more than meeting a need—it’s about encountering people with dignity and compassion, and creating pathways forward. The launch of St. Vincent’s Commons represents that same commitment, expressed in a new and lasting way for the Middletown community.
Fr. Peter Langevin, Chancellor and Moderator of the Curia for the Diocese of Norwich, offers the opening prayer.
Speaker Montage
Local, State and Federal dignitaries who assisted in funding the project share a few words.
Padre Pio Foundation Offers Assistance
PPFoA provides another Sizeable donation to the project.
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Photo Credit Aleaha Kopec, Director of Public Relations, Padre Pio Foundation of America
