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On Jan. 1, 2002, the Catholic Diocese of Austin instated policies on Ethics & Integrity in Ministry (EIM). This policy requires all clergy, religious, seminarians, employees and adult volunteers serving in a ministry requiring EIM compliance to submit an EIM Application for Ministry (one-time only) and attend an EIM Workshop at least once every three years.
EIM COMPLIANCE (during pandemic)
New employees and new volunteers currently active in ministry must submit the EIM Application at www.eappsdb.com/austin (as a First Time Applicant) and attend an in-person EIM Workshop. (New applicants may not use the online EIM training for their initial EIM compliance requirement). EIM Workshops have resumed for new applicants (or no prior EIM Workshop attendance) and are typically for members of the host parish/school community only at this time. For on-site workshop status at St. Catherine of Siena, please call the parish office at (512) 892-2420.
APPLICATION FOR NEW
EMPLOYEE/Volunteer
To update/renew EIM Compliance:
Online EIM training is available for persons needing to update/renew their EIM compliance; the training page includes instructions on how to login to your existing EIM account to find the information you will need in order to receive credit for completing the training.
If you have experienced sexual abuse and have concerns regarding attending the EIM Workshop, please contact Emily Hurlimann at (512) 949-2447 to discuss an alternative workshop arrangement. -
REPORT ABUSE
Report abuse of a minor, elderly adult, or an adult with a disability to local law enforcement or to the Texas Abuse Hotline at www.txabusehotline.org or (800) 252-5400 and to the diocese at www.austindiocese.org/report-abuse or (512) 949-2447.
HAVE YOU, OR HAS SOMEONE YOU KNOW, EXPERIENCED ABUSE?
Bishop Joe S. Vásquez and the Diocese of Austin are committed to providing compassionate care to persons who have experienced abuse, particularly if committed by clergy or a church representative. If you or someone you know have experienced such abuse, contact the diocesan Coordinator of Victim Assistance and Pastoral Support at (512) 949-2400.
REPORT UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR
Report unethical behavior by a person serving in ministry to the diocese at www.austindiocese.org/report-other-concerns or (512) 949-2447.