Father Anthony Michael Jones, 55, who joined St Peter's church in Dormer Place in November, has been charged with 17 counts of making indecent images of children.
An inquiry began after police seized a computer from the church's parish office and Fr Tony was arrested on June 12 and released on bail pending further inquiries.

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Fr Tony, who leads one of the biggest and busiest parishes in Warwickshire and also attends governors' meetings at St Patrick's Primary School, has been at the centre of confusion about his whereabouts and rumours that he had 'disappeared' shortly after taking on the Leamington role.
Father Michael Vaughan from St Peter's told the Courier in February that Fr Jones had been away on holiday in Tenerife and was caring for his ill brother.
Later that month parishioners were sent a letter from Archbishop Vincent Nichols which read: "Fr Jones is well and is deeply concerned for the well-being of the parish.
"However, he recognises that the present difficulties he faces, which are personal to him, need to be resolved before he is able to return.
"It has become clear that this is going to take more time. I am sorry to tell you, therefore, that his absence will continue for some weeks yet."
Fr Jones was charged on June 30 and will appear before Leamington magistrates on Friday July 14.
Archbishop's Statement
The Archbishop of Birmingham, the Most Rev Vincent Nichols, said this week: "Over the past seven months Warwickshire Police have been examining computers used by Fr Jones in both Caversham and Leamington.
"Finally, on the afternoon of June 30 charges were brought against Fr Jones.
"On July 3 Warwickshire police issued a statement detailing these charges and stating that Fr Jones must appear at magistrates court on July 14.
"Fr Jones vehemently denies the charges.
"These events will cause distress and dismay to many. Please remember that the charges have yet to be tested in court.
"I ask the people of the Archdiocese of Birmingham to keep Fr Jones very much in their prayers as he prepares for the due process of law."