Intent of This Blog

Statue of St. Paul in front of the Basilica of St. Paul Outside-The-Walls in Rome, taken in 2009.
Statue of St. Paul in front of the Basilica of St. Paul Outside-The-Walls in Rome, taken in 2009.

Loquere veritatem cum amore. This is Latin for “speak the truth with love,” which is the intent or purpose of this blog. 

My name is Fr. Jeff Allan. I am a Catholic priest who was ordained on June 7th, 2014 at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit, MI by Archbishop Allen Vigneron. Currently, I serve as the associate pastor at Holy Trinity Parish in Port Huron, MI (U.S.A).

Specifically, the intent to “speak the truth with love” is to educate and inspire in the area of adult faith formation and catechesis from a Catholic perspective in parish life and apply it to current events. Feel free to read and comment. My hope is that you not only enjoy reading this blog but be challenged to speak the truth with love to those you encounter in your daily life. May Jesus Christ, the Bridegroom, be praised, and may his mother, Mary and his Bride, The Catholic Church be honored. Amen, and God bless you!

“Speaking the truth in love” – Eph. 4:15

Fr. Jeff Allan

*Note: I would like to thank Dr. Edward Peters (or here, here, or here) a Latin professor at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, MI, who aided me in the Latin translation of the opening phrase. In addition, I would also like to honor his son, Thomas, who had a tragic diving accident back in mid – 2013 . Thomas inspired me to write my blog before and after his accident occurred. He is well known for his blog, the “American Papist,” and for the excellent work he has done through CatholicVote.org. May we continue to pray for Thomas, his recovery, and for his loving and supportive wife, Natalie.

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Author: Fr. Jeff Allan

Biography - Fr. Jeff Allan, was ordained a Catholic priest on June 7th, 2014 for the Archdiocese of Detroit (AOD). He graduated from Adrian College in 2001 with a degree in Business Administration and a minor in Criminal Justice. After working in the pharmaceutical sales industry for almost three years, he felt called to discern the priesthood. Before being ordained a priest, Fr. Jeff was blessed to receive three degrees from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. They include a Bachelor of Philosophy, Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology (STB), and a Master of Divinity (Theology). His assignments in the U.S. have included serving at multiple parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit as an associate pastor and currently as a weekend assistant. Fr. Jeff is certified as a hospital chaplain through ACPE (Association for Clinical Pastoral Education). He has had the opportunity of serving at three Metro-Detroit Area Hospitals since 2017 where he serves in full-time ministry as a Catholic Priest and Hospital Chaplain.

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