He became prior of the Community in Avignon, France.

Later, he became prior of the abbey from 1456 to 1466 and served under two successive abbots who were replaced for poor management.

He became prior of Hexham about 1141, and died between 1155 and 1167.

Subsequently he professed theology and canon law, and finally became prior of the convent in 1772.

Prior became both manager and editor in 1927 when William Macleod sold his shareholding to him.

In 1887 the monks were able to return to their monastery in Beuron, where he became prior.

In 1445, he became prior in commendam of Aiton.

John Schoyle became prior in 1419 and was accused in 1423 of having committed serious offences.

He joined the Carthusian Order in 1606, and became prior of Bompas.

He became prior of his convent at Pergugia in 1449.