A FORMER St Stanislaus’ College dorm master has been found guilty of a string of sexual assaults after appearing in a Sydney Court.
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Rick McPhillamy, formerly of Bathurst, appeared before Judge King in the District Court, Sydney Downing Centre yesterday where he was convicted of six charges.
He was refused bail and is awaiting sentencing in May.
McPhillamy appeared on charges of two counts of aggravated indecency - victim under 16 and under authority of offender, two counts of aggravated indecent assault - victim under the age of 16 years, and two counts of sexual intercourse - person 10 and under 16 - under authority - strictly indictable.
He was found guilty on all matters.
McPhillamy is one of 11 former priests charged as a result of the formation of Strike Force Belle in 2008.
The strike force was established to investigate allegations of a paedophile ring at St Stanislaus’ College and All Saints’ College in the 1970s and 1980s.
The strike force has laid more than 300 charges as a result of its investigations.
Detectives are continuing to investigate allegations and ask anyone with information to contact Strike Force Belle via Bathurst police on 6332 8699 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
