Fr. Jim Sichko is a priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington, KY, and has been an internationally known preacher, evangelist, and motivational speaker for over 25 years. In 2015, Pope Francis commissioned Fr. Jim as a Papal Missionary of Mercy in conjunction with the Extraordinary Jubilee Year, making him one of 100 in the United States and 1,000 in the world. 

Known for his presentations entitled "60 minutes for Jesus," Fr. Jim’s talks and parish missions are geared for every member of the household, from youth to adulthood, and for anyone regardless of religious affiliation or not.  Known as “the best opening act ever” by Dolly Parton, Fr. Jim uses real life experiences, personal stories, and humor, to motivate any audience to recognize the good within themselves and others, while challenging them to make the world a better place.
Fr. Jim has been featured in numerous media outlets including CBS News, EWTN, Fox News, America Media, Esquire Magazine, and the National Catholic Reporter. Celebrated for his “simple acts of kindness” from the streets of Lexington to the flood torn cities of Eastern Kentucky, Fr. Jim’s frequent collaboration with Delta Airlines, Amazon, Willett Bourbon Distillery, True Blue Customs, and the City of Lexington, along with numerous celebrities, politicians, and entrepreneurs, have made thousands of kind acts a reality. 

Fr. Jim has spoken across six continents and all 50 states. Preaching the Gospel even through social media, his daily posts reach over 70,000 followers on Facebook, 24,000 on X (formerly Twitter), and over 10,000 on Instagram. 

He is the author of two books: Encountering God: As a Traveling Papal Missionary of Mercy and Among Friends: Stories from the Journey. Fr. Jim is also the founder of Miss Marie's Spaghetti Sauce. Named after his mother and created from her secret Italian recipe, proceeds from the nationally acclaimed brand benefit the Southeast Texas Hospice and outreach work in the Diocese of Lexington. 

Known for his nonstop, energetic pace, Fr. Jim’s current schedule has him “out on the road and in the air” 300 days a year for special events, Masses, and Parish Missions.

​60 Minutes for Jesus -  will be led by Fr. Jim Sichko, a pastor, preacher, storyteller, motivational speaker, author, and papal Missionary of Christ from Kentucky who uses real life experiences, personal stories, and humor to motivate his audiences. Fr. Jim's mission is to bring God's love to all people and help them truly experience the joy of living the Christian life...from children and teens to young adults, middle agers, and golden agers. A variety of activities with opportunities for faith-sharing, food, fun, and fellowship will be provided...so YOU WON"T WANT TO MISS THIS!​