File photo of Robert Claffey.
A former Ballarat priest facing historic indecent assault charges will appear in the County Court next week.
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Robert Claffey will be arraigned at Geelong on Tuesday before a date is set down for a plea hearing.
Judge Felicity Hampel on Friday said the benefit of complainants not having to give evidence is paramount.