A 64-year-old Toronto man is facing sexual assault charges for offences allegedly committed while volunteering at a Catholic church.

Police allege the victims – four females between the ages of 12 and 21 – were sexually assaulted at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in the Keele and Annette Streets area in the High Park neighbourhood. The assaults took place during church-related events.

Police say one of the females came forward in the spring of 2016.

Officers arrested Phuoc Van, 64, last Thursday and the suspect’s photo has been released.

He has been charged with four counts each of sexual assault and sexual interference, and one count of sexual exploitation.

He appeared in court last Friday.

With files from The Canadian Press