"For this reason I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God that you have received..." 2 Tim 1:6

Allan F.Wright is husband to his wonderful wife, Desiree and father to their three beautiful little daughters Sophia, Cataleen and Abigail. A life long resident of New Jersey, Allan received his B.A. in Religious Studies from Seton Hall University and his M.A. in Theology in Scripture from Immaculate Conception Seminary receiving the Pope John Paul II Award for Academic excellence. He is a consecrated member of the Missionary Cenacle Apostolate, MCA.

He is currently the Academic Dean of Evangelization for the Diocese of Paterson, NJ located in Madison, NJ at St. Paul Inside the Walls-The Catholic Center for Evangelization at Bayley-Ellerd.

Allan has been teaching theology at the High School and University level for over twenty four years and has received the Teacher of the Year award from the Archdiocese of Newark in 2000. He has taught as an Adjunct Professor at Seton Hall University in the Religious Studies Department. 

Allan has taught scripture at Assumption College for Sisters in Mendham, NJ. He has also been asked to teach scripture to the Missionaries of Charity (Contemplative) in Plainfield, NJ. Allan has been an active member of the Father Judge Apostolic Center  where he has taught scripture and lead small group discussions for close to ten years. He has presented at over 40 parishes in N.J. and at conferences for the University of Steubenville, Texas A&M, Rutgers University, Montclair State University, Seton Hall University and for Immaculate Conception Seminary.

He has served on the Commission for Interreligious Affairs for the Newark Archdiocese after being appointed by Cardinal Theodore McCarrick in 1994 and re-appointed by Archbishop John J. Myers in 2002. He has presented at Catechetical Conferences and workshops in the diocese of Newark, Paterson, Metuchen and Trenton. The appointment to the Board of Directors for Apostolic Connections came to fruition after Roger Wilkin, his long time friend and colleague invited him on board.

In June 2008 Allan received a 1st Place award for his book, Jesus in the House,from the Catholic Press Association. Late in 2002, his book, Silent Witnesses in the Gospels, was published by Servant Publications and received positive reviews from The Star Ledger, The National Catholic Register, The Catholic Advocate, The Catholic Digest, Catholic Exchange and many other Catholic and secular publications.

Allan recently signed a contract with St. Anthony's Messenger Press for his next book, "The Bible's Best Love Stories", which focuses on the great stories of love and friendship in both Old and New Testaments. Allan is contributing writer for the Catholic News Service. His writings can be found in the CNS "Faith Alive!" series and he has also reviewed books dealing with Scripture for them.

Allan is a popular speaker and is knowledgeable, informative, inspiring and entertaining. He is comfortable in front of all groups and ages; regardless if the presentation is for teenagers, adults or for a gathering of Religious Sisters, Allan keeps them engaged and inspires them to live the Gospel in the providence of their daily lives.