parish house

American  

noun

1. a building used by a church chiefly for administrative and social purposes.

2. (especially in the Roman Catholic Church) the residence of a cleric.

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Etymology

Origin of parish house

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

Directed in its world premiere by Michael Greif for Atlantic Theater Company, this “Days of Wine and Roses” fills the old Gothic Revival parish house that is the Linda Gross Theater with glorious sound.

From New York Times

The unusual move arrives at a pivotal time for Rattlestick, a small Off Broadway company that, in addition to rejuvenating following the long pandemic shutdown, is about to embark on a much-needed renovation of its cozy but imperfect West Village home, located in a 19th-century church parish house.

From New York Times

Vallejo took refuge in the parish house and, as of Tuesday morning, was still locked inside with eight accompanying parishioners, according to a tweet sent by the priest.

From Reuters

The fire was apparently set in the basement of the parish house, across the street from Lafayette Square and around the corner from the historic church itself.

From Washington Post

In a letter to parishioners, the Rev Robert Fisher, rector of the church, said: “There was a small fire in the parish house basement. Thankfully, it appears to have been contained to the nursery – though, as you might imagine there is smoke and water damage to other areas of the basement.”

From The Guardian