The Thomas More Friary was established for a small community of Friars previously living in the Ockham House.  The community consisted of four friars who were actively involved in campus ministry at the University--Rev. John O'Connor, O.F.M., Rev. Dan Reilly, O.F.M., Rev. Ken Walsh, O.F.M., and Rev. Gary Ketcham, O.F.M.  It also served as a summer residence for a number of visiting friars who continued their studies at St. Bonaventure.  Father John O'Connor said the new friary did not signify a break with the St. Bonaventure Friary, but was an outgrowth that it provided greater accessibility of friars to campus and community residents.