Ethics and Integrity in Ministry
E.I.M. REQUIREMENTS
EIM Compliance is required of all clergy, religious, seminarians, diocesan employees, parish and Catholic school employees and adult lay persons who
volunteer in ministry programs or organizations. To be compliant, one submits an EIM Application for Ministry (one time only) and attends an EIM
workshop every 3 years.
HAVE YOU, OR 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 ileana-hinojosa@austindiocese.org or (512) 949-2400.
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.
REPORT UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR
Report unethical behavior by a person serving in ministry to the diocese at (512) 949-2447.