Curriculum Vitae

·         Immaculate Conception Seminary, School of Theology Seton Hall University, South Orange N.J.  M.A. Theology, Biblical Studies, 1997 (Honors) Received Pope John Paul II Medal for Academic Excellence

·         Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.J. B.A. Religious Studies, 1986 (Honors)

·         Tantur Ecumenical Institute for Advanced Theological Studies Jerusalem, Israel, June-July 1995

·         Kean College, Union, N.J. Awarded 6 graduate credits in Holocaust Studies and Teaching Prejudice Reduction 1993

PUBLISHED BOOKS

·     August 2010"The Bible's Best Love stories" with St. Anthony  Messenger Press-to be published in Italian by San Paolo Press 2012

·         February 2007 "Jesus in the House; Gospel Reflections on Christ Presence in the Home" St. Anthony Messenger Press

·         Nov 2001 "Silent Witnesses in the Gospels" Published by Servant Publications

Articles, Magazines, Web Page Contributions and Related

·         As of Sept 2009 Allan has reviewed over 20 books for the Catholic News Service, a branch of the USCCB mostly in the areas of scripture, Christian Living and Interreligious Affairs

·         CHURCH Magazine-Spring 2008-Promoting Excellence in Pastoral Ministry

·         Allan's articles for USCCB Faith Alive! Series and Catholicexchange.com available from the BLOG page.

·         2008 Catholic Book Publishers Award-First Place Award for Family Life Category-"Jesus in the House: Gospel Reflections on Christ's Presence in the Home", published by St. Anthony Messenger Press Feb 2007. For more info go to www.americancatholic.org This new book can be found under the Family and Scripture links.

·         Silent Witnesses in the Gospels; Servant Publications, Ann Arbor, MI. Positively reviewed by:The National Catholic Register Book Pick of the Week June 8-14, 2003

·         The Catholic Advocate Dec 2002

·         Star Ledger Sunday Review, May 18, 2003

·         Catholic Digest October 2003

·         The Wanderer Dec 4,2003

·         Catholic Exchange Dec 16, 2003

·         Allan has been asked by the Catholic News Service, a branch of the United States Council of Catholic Bishops, USCCB, to write for their Faith Alive! Series and to review books on Scripture for them. All 6 Book Reviews can be found on www.catholic.org and the Faith Alive! articles can be found on most search engines or on the USCCB web site. He has also published a few articles on Catholicexchange.com. A sample of these articles can accessed on his BLOG page.

TEACHING  

*     July 2010 Accepted the position of Academic Dean of Evangelization for the 
Diocese of Paterson, NJ at St. Paul Inside the Walls 

*     Winter 2009 Union Catholic HS and Congregation Beth Israel Student to Student 
Dialog

·         Fall 2008 Assumption College for Sisters, Mendham, NJ "The Letters of St. Paul"

·         2006-present Immaculate Conception Seminary-"Prayerfully Speaking" A part of the Lily Grant to train and support Catholics in the area of evangelization and public speaking.

·         2006-present The Provincial of the Missionaries of Charity has asked Allan to teach Scripture to the Missionaries of Charity Sisters (Contemplative), Plainfield, NJ

·         Adjunct Professor Assumption College for Sisters
2004- 05 "The Parables of Jesus"
2005-06  "Morality" and "Catholic Social Teaching" 
2006-07 "The Letters of Saint Paul"

·         Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies-Seton Hall University 2002-2004
"Religious Dimension of Life"

·         1986-present-Theology teacher at Union Catholic High School, Scotch Plains, NJ. Teaching Scripture, Morality and Catholic Social Teaching

·         Father Judge Apostolic Center, (Young Adult Community), Stirling, NJ 1995-2006.
·         Apostolic Connections Director at ACS 2004-2009-Empowering Lay Catholics for the New Evangelization.

RADIO AND T.V. INTERVIEWS 

Seize the Day -SIRIUS Radio with Gus Lloyd           

·         EWTN Catholic Answers

SIRIUS Radio "Seize the Day" with Gus Lloyd

·         SIRIUS Radio "The Catholic Guy" Lino Rulli

·         Catholic Connection with Teresa Tomeo

·         Ave Maria radio with Al Kresta

·         Seton Hall University WSOU Catholic Live

·         "The Word: Alive and Well" Diocese of Paterson

·         Diocese of Metuchen Radio Show

·         Podcast and info can be seen on Allan's Blog

·         2004-present Apostolic Connections-Board of Directors and Vice President of Operations.

·         2000 Consecrated member of the MCA (Missionary Cenacle Apostolate)

·         2007-08 Reappointed to Commission for Interreligious Affairs by Archbishop John J. Myers

·         Commission for Interreligious Affairs for the Archdiocese of Newark. Appointed by Archbishop Theodore McCarrick. Reappointed by Archbishop John J. Myers 2002 1994-1997, 1997-2000, 2000-2003, 2004-2007

RELATED STUDY

·         2002 Participated in the Institute on Islam and Catholic-Islamic Relations, Sponsored by the National Council of Catholic Bishops and NADEO- 7/18-7/23 Chicago, Ill

·         2002 Microsoft "Anywhere Anytime" Laptop Learning Seminar Feb 18-22, Boston, MA

·         2001 Attended the National Institute for Ecumenical Leadership, 9/13-9/23 St. Louis, Mo

·         2000 Attended the Biblical Archeology Society Seminar in Nashville, TN.

·         1997, 1992 Received Advanced Certification from the Catechetical Formation Program in the Archdiocese of Newark

·         1993 Granted scholarship from the Educators Chapter of the Jewish Labor Committee and American Federation of Teachers to study the Holocaust in Poland and at Yad Vashem in Israel. July-August

·         1985 An "Israeli Experience" A special academic program in Israel sponsored by Seton Hall University and Hebrew University.

AWARDS

·         2008 Catholic Press Association of USA and Canada 1st Place Award for "Jesus in the House" Family Life Category

·         2000-2001 Teacher of the Year Award winner, Archdiocese of Newark

·         1997 Received the Pope John Paul II Medal for Academic Excellence for acquiring the highest GPA in the School of Theology.

·         1997 Certificate of outstanding service to secondary education from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

·         1993 Awarded Outstanding Teacher Award by Governor Thomas Kean at Ramapo College.

·         1986 Awarded the Religious Studies Medal for Academic

·         Academic Achievement in the field of Religious Studies from Seton Hall University.

·         1985 The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rothberg School for Overseas Students Certificate for participation in the Department of Special Academic Programs.

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

·         2008 Catholic Book Publishers Award-First Place Award for Family Life Category-"Jesus in the House: Gospel Reflections on Christ's Presence in the Home", published by St. Anthony Messenger Press

·         June 2008 Featured presenter NJ Young Adult Conference held at Seton Hall University

·         May 2008 Faith and Family Conference, Institute for Christian Spirituality, Immaculate Conception Seminary

·         April 2007,08 Allan is Key presenter along with Michael St. Pierre at 'Prayerfully Speaking' Workshop at Immaculate Conception Seminary

·         Jan 2008 100 Anniversary of Prayer for Christian Unity at Newark Cathedral as Member of Interreligious Affairs Commission

·         Feb 2007 Jesus in the House:Gospel Reflections on Christ's Presence in the Home published by St. Anthony Messenger Press

·         2006 Teacher of Scripture to Mother Teresa's Sister's, Missionaries of Charity (Contemplative Order) in Plainfield, NJ

·         Featured in the NJ Star Ledger 3-22-06 for Theology on Tap presentation

·         2006 Keynote Catholic Presenter for the Annual Catholic-Jewish Teacher to Teacher program in Short Hills, NJ

·         2005 USCBB Catholic News Service contributer

·         2004, 05, 06, 08; Retreat Director for EPICS (Educational Partners in Catholic Education) Graduate Students in Education at Seton Hall University

·         2005, 06: Trainer of Catechist for the Diocese of Trenton

·         2005: Presenter at College of St. Elizabeth-Spirituality Convocation

·         2004-2010 :Presenter at the Diocese of Newark and Metuchen Catechetical Conference

·         2004: Named to Board of Directors of Apostolic Connections

·         2004: Affirming Our Catholic Identity, Young Adult Conference Paterson Diocese

·         2004, 05: Lenten University Facilitator, Archdiocese of Newark

·         2003: Silent Witnesses in the Gospels receives positive reviews in The National Catholic Register, The Catholic Digest, The Wanderer, The Star Ledger, Catholic Exchange, The Advocate, The Beacon

·         2003: Adjunct Professor at Seton Hall University

·         2002: Silent Witnesses in the Gospels endorsed by Archbishop John J. Myers

·         2002: Participant of Anytime Anywhere Learning Summit 2002, Boston, MA

·         2000: Presenter at Steubenville Youth Conference in Denver, CO, Attleboro, MA

·         1999-2004: Presenter at "Summer Mission Institute" Mother Boniface PA

·         1999: Co-Chair of Jewish/Muslim/Catholic Trialogue, "To Whom and How You Pray."

·         1998: Co-Chair of Jewish/Catholic Relations " A Work in Progress" workshop at the Jewish Community Center of Central New Jersey

·         1997,98: Archdiocese of Newark Elementary/High School Fall In-Service Day. I presented the topic, "Implementing scripture in the classroom".