The groundbreaking of the new St. Edward’s Outreach Center in Texarkana was held Oct. 2 with Bishop Anthony B. Taylor, pastor Father William Burmester and staff members of Catholic Charities of Arkansas in attendance. A successful pledge drive has provided funds for the much-needed new building. Deacon Leon Pesek, executive director, and a group of dedicated volunteers have provided bag lunches to senior citizens, the homeless and those with food insecurities for decades. In September, they provided an average of 290 to 350 lunches each weekday. The new building will allow volunteers to better serve the clients.
St. Edward Outreach Center is this year’s partner for the diocesan initiative, One Church. All donations to One Church through August 2026 will support the center’s operations. To donate or for more information, visit dolr.org/one-church.
