Statement regarding health care legislation
Bishop Joe S. Vásquez, Bishop of the Diocese of Austin, stands with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in opposition to any health care legislation that includes funding for abortion. Bishop Vásquez was not informed that Bishop Emeritus John McCarthy intended to make comments regarding his support of the current version of health care reform in Congress. To be clear, the views expressed by Bishop McCarthy are his own and are not the official response of Bishop Vásquez, the Diocese of Austin or the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Visit http://usccb.org/healthcare/ for more information on the U.S. bishops’ position on health care reform.
Masses of Welcome
Bishop Vásquez will celebrate several Masses of Welcome in the diocese.
All are invited to attend:
• March 19, St. John the Evangelist Parish in Marble Falls, 7 p.m.
• March 22, St. Mary Catholic Center in College Station, 7 p.m.
Lenten Penance Services
Those needing reconciliation are invited to attend one of these Lenten Penance Services. The list is updated as parishes submit information. Check back often for updates.
E-Pistle
The weekly newsletter from the Diocese of Austin for Diocesan employees, parish employees and parishioners.
- Official appointments
- Mass of Installation DVDs and rebroadcast
- Commemorative bishop cards
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U.S. bishops on health care reform
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Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM)
Etica e Integridad en el Ministerio
On Jan. 1, 2002, the Diocese of Austin instated new policies on Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) for all employees and those volunteers who minister to youth or vulnerable adults in the diocese. In August 2008 these policies were revised: all those required to be compliant with these policies must attend an EIM workshop every 3 years (applications do not have to be updated).
EIM POLICIES
EIM PROCESS -how to become EIM compliant
- Submit an Application for Ministry - Start eAppsDB.
- Attend an EIM workshop. - Find a list of workshops.
CALLED TO PROTECT FOR YOUTH
CALLED TO PROTECT FOR CHILDREN
