The court heard Hamra, who worked at Saint Ignatius College and Christian Brothers College during his long teaching career, preyed upon Mr Trembath and one of his brothers between 1977 and 1982.
Outside court, Mr Trembath said while he was pleased with the sentence, he would have liked Hamra to spend longer behind bars for his crimes. "I think there is a lot of shame with what had occurred to us and what's occurred to many people, however, I do feel that it may give people strength and an understanding that you can come through and you can become a survivor," he said.
"Upon reflection I have had the chance to think that it is the loss of human potential that disturbs me the most," he said.
So sorry this happened to these boys. As a student at a Catholic school, I can fully relate to what happened to them. This happened to my cousins and peers. This is shameful to the Catholic church. It needs to stand up and support these victims emotionally and financially!
Releasing pedophiles should require fitting of tracking device for a few years. Could save some pain
Pedophiles is Catholic Church