Ethics and Integrity in Ministry
This is the Diocese of Austin program that promotes safe environments, child & youth protection and ethical behavior in all ministry.
Upcoming EIM Workshops
We have no EIM Workshops upcoming at this time. Please contact your site administrator, Glenn Schroeder, or eim@austindiocese.org with questions or concerns.
EIM transitioning to VIRTUS
The Office of Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) is excited to have transitioned to VIRTUS for our database and training programs.
Information about registration for new volunteers, or for previous volunteers who need to transition to VIRTUS, is available here.
EIM Requirements
All clergy, religious, seminarians and employees, and adult volunteers serving in a ministry requiring EIM compliance must attend an EIM Workshop every 3 years.
To create a new account or view your workshop history on an existing account, please log in by visiting the VIRTUS website.
EIM Policy EIM Policies - Diocese of Austin - Austin, TX (austindiocese.org)
New Employees/Volunteers
New employees and volunteers are required to receive in-person training.
Returning Employees/Volunteers
In the Diocese of Austin, the online training module is automatically assigned 60 days prior to your training expiration date. To access it, users login and click on the Current Training box where there will be a link that says “you have 1 online module available.”
Workshop Notes
Plan to arrive promptly as late arrivals may not be admitted
Children should not be brought to EIM workshops.
If you are a victim of sexual abuse and have concerns regarding your attendance at a workshop, contact Abby Turner at (512) 949-2447 to discuss an alternative workshop arrangement.
Diocese Information
On Jan. 1, 2002, the Austin Diocese instated new policies on Ethics and Integrity in Ministry for all those who work in the church, whether in paid or volunteer programs. Anyone - volunteers, paid staff or clergy -- who works with minors or vulnerable adults in a parish or diocesan setting is required to attend one of these workshops. You must also complete a Secure Online Application (eAppsDB) so that a criminal record check can be done.