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Open Arms Ministry

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Pope Francis:

Archbishop Lori:

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How can I get involved?

Diane Gibbons Lesko:

443 956-5120

diesellmd@verizon.net

Open Arms is a group of family members, allies, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Working with the Archdiocese of Baltimore and the parish clergy, we seek to be a safe space where people can, if they choose, honestly and safely share their stories while confirming and respecting the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Meetings are at Church of the Resurrection and are usually the 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00pm in the Shehan Pastoral Center Conference Room.

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LGBTQ+ Welcoming Parishes

Members of Open Arms gathered to write notes of encouragement to those who needed to take advantage of the Grassroots Cold Weather Shelter

Crisis Resources

Other Resources

  • NAMI Howard County

    • National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

  • Outreach.faith 

    • Fr. James Martin's website with news, essays helpful resources like videos, books and links to welcoming organizations.​​​​​

  • PFLAG Howard County

    • promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, as well as their families and friends.

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