Hunter Valley Catholic priest charged with child sexual assault offences dating back to 1980s, ABC News (June 4, 2014)

Hunter Valley Catholic priest charged with child sexual assault offences dating back to 1980s

A Hunter Valley Catholic priest has been charged with child sexual assault offences dating back to the 80s.

Vince Ryan, 76, is accused of a string of offences that allegedly occurred between 1985 and 1986.

He faces charges including sexual assault, committing an act of indecency and attempting homosexual intercourse with a male aged between 10 and 18.

Investigators from the police Strike Force Georgiana received information about the alleged indecent and sexual assault of a boy in May last year.

Ryan is due to appear in Maitland Local Court on June 30.