The Episcopal Diocese of Texas respects the dignity of every human being. We want our congregations and communities to be safe spaces for all people, young and old.

All sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, bullying, and discrimination should be reported to the head of your congregation or organization so that it can be addressed and stopped.

A report may also be made to The Rev. Lisa Burns, Canon for Wellness and Care and Safeguarding Minister at 512.609.1876 or  . 

Any misconduct involving a member of the clergy should be reported directly to Canon Burns.

Not sure that you need to report?  Contact Canon Burns for a confidential conversation. To the extent possible, reports will be kept confidential. Reports may be made in any form, but an example of the information to include can be found in this Confidential Notice of Concern. 

If your church, school, or organization would like to download and/or print a copy of the Report Misconduct Poster, it can be found here: 
Report Misconduct Poster
Spanish Poster

La promesa final de nuestro pacto bautismal nos insta a: Luchar por la justicia y la paz entre todas las personas, y respetar la dignidad de cada ser humano.

La Diócesis Episcopal de Texas tiene el compromiso de asegurar que sus iglesias, escuelas e instituciones vivan nuestras promesas bautismales, proporcionando un ambiente libre de abusos, explotación y acoso. A través del Ministerio de Salvaguardando, la Diócesis de Texas proporciona los recursos necesarios para garantizar que la dignidad de cada persona sea respetada y protegida. Para obtener más información sobre los programas de salvaguardando o los ministerios de bienestar y cuidado, favor de ponerse en contacto con nuestra Ministra de Salvaguardando, La Rvda. Canóniga Lisa Burns.