This is the uniquely Franciscan term for a parsonage, priestly housing, rectory etc. as used by the Franciscan Friars ( a corruption of Frater- Brother) This term is only used by the Franciscan order. They had one in Hoboken on Monroe street, attached to the Saint Joseph Parish.
Donald M. Farmer has written: 'The Franciscan friary in Glasgow'
The Franciscan Order. However, they are not monks, they are friars. Monks live in a monastery and work there, friars live in a convent or friary and work in the "real world."
Benedict was buried in Palermo, Italy, at the Franciscan Friary of St. Mary of Jesus where he had been a Franciscan Friar for a number of years.
Adare Friary was created in 1316.
Ilchester Friary ended in 1538.
Ilchester Friary was created in 1221.
Bridgwater Friary ended in 1538.
Bridgwater Friary was created in 1245.
Barham Friary was created in 1272.
Portiuncula Friary was created in 1940.
Bonamargy Friary was created in 1485.
Ballindoon Friary was created in 1507.