The term MONASTERY OFFICER can be broken down into two words, PRIOR and MONASTERY. A PRIOR is a religious officer in a MONASTERY who is subordinate to the abbot or head of the MONASTERY. The PRIOR is responsible for the day-to-day running of the MONASTERY, including the supervision of the monks and the management of the MONASTERY's resources. The PRIOR is also responsible for the spiritual guidance of the monks and for ensuring that the MONASTERY follows the rules and regulations of the religious order.