Father James Donaghy, 52, faces 14 charges, including multiple counts of indecent assault and attempts to commit buggery.
The offences are alleged to have been committed by the former Bangor parish priest on dates between 1983 and 2000.
Donaghy, of Lady Wallace Drive, Lisburn, Co Antrim, has stood down from clerical duties but is still regarded as a member of the Catholic clergy.
