Benefits Program – Diocese of Laredo

The Diocese of Laredo provides the following benefits for eligible employees:

Health Insurance

Employees who work 30 or more hours per week. Coverage is adequate on the 1st of the month after completing two months of employment. An employee may waive this benefit if he/she has other coverage. This plan is an employer/employee shared cost plan.

Dental Plan

Employees who work 30 or more hours per week. Coverage is effective the 1st of the month after completing two months of employment. An eligible employee may waive this benefit if he/she has other coverage.

Lay Employee Retirement Plan

Mandatory benefits are provided to eligible employees who regularly work at least 20 hours per week (and at least 1,000 hours each year) after attaining one year of service. An eligible employee may not waive this benefit.

Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plan

Employees working 30 or more hours per week are provided $30,000.00 life insurance coverage to age 65. On and following the employee’s 65th birthday, pro-rated deductions in coverage occur. This benefit is effective the first of the month following two full months of employment. An eligible employee may not waive this benefit.

Workers’ Compensation

A benefit is provided to all employees from the first day of employment. Workers’ compensation offers monetary compensation for work-related injury or illness as the insurance carrier approves.

Other Paid Benefits

Applies only to eligible employees and is provided upon meeting the eligibility/waiting period

Holidays
Observance of select Holy Days
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Days

Department Overview

The Human Resources Department is responsible for establishing and implementing policy, coordinating comprehensive benefits programs, developing pay structures, processing new hires, and offering guidance to employees. Of particular importance to the Human Resources Department is accessibility to the support and resources needed to be a successful employee of the Diocese of Laredo. We are here to help you and look forward to hearing from you!

Personnel Philosophy

The Diocese of Laredo values employees’ dedication, loyalty, and contributions. It extends a genuine appreciation to each for the work performed in attaining our mission and goals.

Employees of the Diocese of Laredo are regarded as partners in promoting stewardship and the values and ethics that create the Catholic Church. We thank you for your continued support of our lives and your altruism in performing the church’s work.

The Human Resources Department strives toward achieving a workplace that respects your contributions and rights as an employee and your partnership in the Catholic Church while maintaining a work environment that adheres to employment laws, individual responsibilities, and the promotion of success in employment.