Click here for recommendations from the Office of Worship on acts of reparation.

A Prayer For Our Church, by Rita Thiron (FDLC)  English  Spanish  Bilingual Card

Click here to read the announcement that the diocese will release name of abusers [En Español]

Click here to read the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops announcement that all dioceses will release the name of clergy  [En Español]

Click here to read the USCCB statement on the Vatican's steps to protect the faithful.

Click here to read the USCCB administrative committee action plan.

Click here to read a reponse to Pope Francis' letter from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Click here to read a letter from Pope Francis issued on Aug. 20.

Click here to read the statement issued by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, referenced in Bishop Vásquez' letter.

The following letter on sexual abuse was issued by Bishop Joe S. Vásquez and was to be read at all Masses the weekend of Aug. 18-19.

• Read the letter in English.
• Read the letter in Spanish.

National resources

Ethics and Integrity in Ministry

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.

Reporting

Click here to report abuse or make a notice of concern.