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.

Advent Leads Us to Jesus Through Mary

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In just a few short weeks Advent will culminate in the celebration of Christmas, the birth of the promised Messiah, Jesus Christ. But before that happens, there is one key figure who plays an instrumental role in bringing about the coming of the Word made Flesh through God’s grand and divine plan… Continue reading “Advent Leads Us to Jesus Through Mary”

Parents Light Candle of Faith Daily for Their Kids

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Many of us in parish life have heard over the years of the disappointing but true statement from parents that “my kids have left the faith,” meaning either that they don’t practice their faith anymore, or they worship at another Christian Church. Continue reading “Parents Light Candle of Faith Daily for Their Kids”

Are You Hearing The Call?

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The root of the word vocation comes from the Latin word, “vocare” meaning “to call.” According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church a vocation is the call or destiny we have in this life and hereafter.
God has created the human person to love and serve him; the fulfillment of this vocation is eternal happiness (CCC 1, 358, 1700). Continue reading “Are You Hearing The Call?”