Father Jim W. Sichko is a priest of the Diocese of Lexington, KY. He was ordained to the Ministerial Priesthood of Jesus Christ on May 23, 1998. He travels throughout the U.S. giving missions, retreats, and days of recollection. Known for his storytelling, Father Jim weaves everyday life experiences with the rooted messages which lie within the Gospel. He completed his undergraduate work at New England Conservatory of Music in Vocal Performance and received a Master of Divinity degree from Sacred Heart School of Theology.

Fr. Jim is booked for speaking engagements, through 2015, across the US. Each engagement lasts a minimum of three days with average attendance of 3,000 people per night.

Fr. Jim was recently cast as Pastor Clarke in the Mark Campbell Productions feature film: Cottonwood, a murder mystery set in the dust bowl era of 1930′s Texas starring Louis Gossett Jr., Anthony Michael Hall, Alison Eastwood, Ethan Suplee, and Joe Perry of Aerosmith.

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Bestselling author, speaker, entrepreneur, and life coach Chas Allen has quickly become known across the globe for his message “embrace your story,” and emboldening people of all ages from all walks of life to overcome fear and self-doubt by developing confidence, strength, passion, and the courage to live in their truth. This year Allen will release his third book, “Evolution: Becoming a Criminal” (Motivational Press) which will be available on June 19, 2018.

Allen’s story of his youth has also been turned into a major motion picture. “American Animals,” written and directed by Bart Layton stars Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan, Jared Abrahamsson, and Blake Jenner (who plays Allen), and premiered to rave reviews at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. The film, called “riveting,” “fascinating,” and “a wild ride” by the press is slated for national theatrical release on June 1, 2018 (The Orchard, MoviePass Ventures).

“Evolution: Becoming a Criminal” marks Allen’s third book, he released “Mr. Pink: The Inside Story of the Transylvania Book Heist” in October 2011, and contributed to “Among Friends: Stories from the Journey” in 2014 alongside renowned clergyman and motivational speaker Father Jim Sichko, and Jonathan Ryan.

Born in Lexington, Kentucky, Allen made national headlines at just 19 yeas old for his role in the Transylvania Book Heist, an unbelievable, audacious theft of museum quality books that took place in broad daylight. The heist was famously listed among the F.B.I.’s all-time most significant art theft cases, and launched the four college students behind the sting into national news as they attempted to steal first edition books and paintings valued at over twelve million dollars, from the Transylvania University library. Among the items stolen were John James Audubon’s “Birds of American Collection” and Charles Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species.” The four men (including Allen), were eventually caught and sentenced to seven years in federal prison. Upon release from prison at just 26 years old (2011), Allen was propelled back into the real world with a new outlook on life, and a determination to share his experience in the hopes of positively impacting the lives of those he encounters.

In his down time, Allen enjoys volunteering at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and Vital Intervention and Directional Alternatives (VIDA). Using his life experience, Allen speaks with at-risk youth to deter criminal behavior, and express the importance of making positive choices in life.

Allen currently resides in Los Angeles.