One of Australia's worst pedophile priests has pleaded guilty to abusing another 11 victims during his time in Ballarat.
Former Ballarat priest Gerald Francis Ridsdale used his exalted position in the eyes of Catholic families and communities to find his prey. Gerard Ridsdale - already convicted of abusing 53 children - appeared via video link at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Thursday and pleaded guilty to a number of child abuse charges.
http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/4596451/the-dark-history-of-ballarats-worst-pedophile-priest/
Former Ballarat priest Gerald Francis Ridsdale used his exalted position in the eyes of Catholic families and communities to find his prey. Gerard Ridsdale - already convicted of abusing 53 children - appeared via video link at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Thursday and pleaded guilty to a number of child abuse charges.
http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/4596451/the-dark-history-of-ballarats-worst-pedophile-priest/