Ethics and Integrity in Ministry

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On Jan. 1, 2002, the Catholic Diocese of Austin instated policies on Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM). EIM compliance is required of all clergy, religious, seminarians, diocesan employees, parish and Catholic school employees, and adult lay persons who volunteer in ministry with minors or vulnerable adults; or in any ministry, program or organization that serves youth or vulnerable adults in any manner, or functions at a time and place where they are typically present. To be compliant, one submits an EIM Application for Ministry (one time only) and attends an EIM Workshop every three years.

Upcoming Workshops
No workshops are scheduled at our parish at this time.

Register for a workshop: To register for a workshop, please log into your EIM account. Please be advised that you do need to have an application in the EIM system in order to register for a workshop and to be given attendance credit.

If you have any concerns regarding your attendance at a workshop, please contact Emily Hurlimann, Associate Director, Office of Ethics and Integrity in Ministry, at (512) 949-2447 to make an alternative arrangement to receive your training. Such inquiries shall remain confidential.

Parish Site Administrator:
Mary Cruz
(512) 442-3602 ext. 1000

Reporting Abuse or a Notice of Concern

Make a report to Child Protective Services
Make a report to Adult Protective Services
EIM Notice of Concern
Reporting Requirements
Coordinator of Victim Assistance and Pastoral Support

EIM Policies and Resources

EIM Policies

Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

Resource Articles

A 10-year Progress Report on the Charter

The Causes & Context of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests in the United States, 1950-2010

The Nature and Scope of the Problem of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests and Deacons in the United States, 1950-2002

Links and Resources for Parents

Faith & Safety

Children Safety Information Links

Coordinator of Victim Assistance and Pastoral Support

The Diocese of Austin is committed to providing confidential and compassionate care to victims of sexual abuse, particularly if the abuse was committed by clergy or a church representative. If you have experienced abuse by someone representing the Catholic Church, please contact Ileana Hinojosa, Coordinator of Victim Assistance and Pastoral Support, at (512) 949-2400.

Together we are Fulfilling our Commitment to Heal and Protect.