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Catholic Charities Empower Local Catholics To Avoid Immigration-Related Legal Scams

Catholics across the U.S. who are caught in the current immigration crisis are also falling victim to a scam using social media to impersonate Catholic Charities,

Local stories: Arlington | Milwaukee | Oakland

Featured Story - Milwaukee Catholic Herald

Sacramental Kits Support Children with Special Needs

A new tool for Milwaukee-area Catholic parishes called Adaptive Sacramental Preparation Kits has opened the door for entering First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation.

Featured Story - CatholicPhilly

Philly, National Catholic Leaders Discuss Urgency of Better Care for Earth

“By 2050, we will need three planets to support us if we don’t make a drastic shift in what we consume and what we throw away,” said a national Catholic ecological leader whose work with his diocese stems from Pope Francis’ Laudato Si.

More of the latest by Jay Sorgi

Milwaukee Catholic Herald: St. Leonard Group Walks Holy Hill-to-Champion “Camino” (May 26)

Oakland Catholic Voice: ‘True Shepherds’: Bishop Barber Ordains 3 Priests (May 26)

Southern Nebraska Register: ‘There’s No Questions Anymore’ - Inside the Final Days Before Priestly Ordination for Two Lincoln Deacons (May 22)

Catholic Free Press (Worcester, Mass.): Journey to the Diaconate - Alejandro Henao accepted God’s invitation to serve (May 22)

Catholic Free Press (Worcester, Mass.): Journey to the Diaconate - David J. Soares’ calling was quiet and consistent (May 22)

CatholicPhilly: ‘What Hope Looks Like:’ Archbishop Pérez Ordains 8 Priests (May 21)

Harrisburg Catholic Witness: The Miraculous Medal - Couples Reflect on Coming Closer to God and to Each Other through Harrisburg Shrine and its Relic (May 19)

CatholicPhilly: St. Charles Seminary Confers Degrees on 46 Clergy, Religious, Lay People at Concursus (May 19)

CatholicPhilly: Doylestown Man Finally Will Serve People He Loves as a Priest (May 14)

CatholicPhilly: Hope Kept Alive Deacon Declan Cole’s Boyhood Promise to Become a Priest (May 14)

CathollicPhilly: Priestly Calling Woven Throughout Deacon Thomas Cipolla’s Life (May 14)

CatholicPhilly: Local Catholic Leaders Discuss Urgency of Better Care for Earth (May 14)

Paterson (NJ) Beacon: Morristown Carmelites mark 100 years rooted in contemplative prayer (May 14)

Arlington Catholic Herald: Latinos targeted by scammers claiming to be Catholic Charities attorneys (May 13)

CatholicPhilly: ‘Serve Others with Joy’: Archbishop Pérez Ordains Three Permanent Deacons (May 13)

Harrisburg Catholic Witness: Brown Scapular: Small Piece of Wool is a Sacramental of Protection (May 12)

Milwaukee Catholic Herald: Seniors Find Joy, Care at Catholic Charities Center (May 12)

CatholicPhilly: Archbishop Pérez to Ordain Largest Class of New Priests in 23 Years (May 8)

CatholicPhilly: D.C. Cardinal Joins Villanova Panel Marking First Year of Alum Pope Leo’s Papacy (May 8)

OnMissionMedia (Green Bay): Mary’s month - Norbertine chaplain illuminates many pathways the Blessed Mother offers (May 7)

Harrisburg Catholic Witness: Through Icon, Ephrata Pastor Reveals How Our Lady of Perpetual Help Holds Us (May 5)

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FEATURED: The PCL at The Palestra: Why It’s Philly’s Best Basketball Tradition

News: Historic $74M Donation to Fund St. Joseph's Prep Athletic Complex (April 17)

PIAA State Basketball Tournament: Morton-Rivera Shines in Judge’s Thrilling Win over Plymouth Whitemarsh (March 14)

PIAA State Basketball Tournament: Francis Dominates in Battle of Delco’s Best (March 14)

PIAA State Basketball Tournament: Judge's Strong Culture and Community Show in First Round Win (March 8)

PIAA State Basketball Tournament: Neumann’s Dominance Shows in First Round Win (March 7)

YouTube Special:

Anthony Sorgi doing play-by-play of the Saint Joseph’s Prep (Pa.) vs. Roman Catholic High School football game in their annual North Philly rivalry game, a double-overtime classic between two of Pennsylvania’s best teams that came down to the final play.

About Sorgi Stories

Anthony, Carrie and Jay Sorgi tell stories here. Sacred, often subtly. Sometimes song. Sometimes sports. Encountering. Engaging. Embracing all. Empathetic. Encouraging. From a compassion-centered Catholic love. (Enough alliteration?)

Jay, a Milwaukee native, is a longtime veteran news and sports reporter and storyteller for heritage media outlets like KYW Newsradio and WTMJ Radio. He also served national networks and worldwide brands like the Green Bay Packers Radio Network for which he gave 22 years, 18 on-air as a feature reporter and studio anchor.

Now, he tells stories for more than 15 Catholic dioceses from Miami to New York to Oakland, religious orders like the Josephites, national news outlets such as America Magazine and Marian Press, and nonprofits like the St. Vincent de Paul Society, along with his own content platforms. He is also author of Greater Than the Games, a study of Olympic host city bids through the lens of his hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin - a city and region unexpectedly equipped to host the Games. He still dabbles in sports stories, too.

For greater insight into why Jay’s focusing on Catholic storytelling:
- Video - My Faith With Homer and Pip: Part 1 | Part 2

Anthony is a growing sports reporter and commentator for WSJP and covers the Philadelphia Catholic League, one of the top high school sports conferences in America for basketball and football, through the PCL Sports Network which he and fellow Philly-area students co-founded.

Carrie, a proud West Virginia native? Stay tuned.

The Sorgi family now proudly calls the Philadelphia area home while trying to reach all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums for games with their hometown Milwaukee Brewers: 18 down, 12 to go. (Don’t worry. They also love Philly teams.)

More: Jay’s Substack | PCLSN Substack | YouTube

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Featured stories by Jay Sorgi

Substack:
- My Mission, 2026 Resolution and Best of 2025
- WhereGodIs - Grief, a Game and a Guitar
- Should PIAA high school football playoffs change? What a new Pennsylvania playoff model could look like

America Magazine: How Vince Lombardi’s Catholic faith inspired him to fight racism

Arlington (Va.) Catholic Herald: Falls Church woman joins IHM Sisters

Baltimore Catholic Review:
- God’s grace overcomes our imperfections – and the Baltimore Colts reflected it in a Super Bowl
- New Emmitsburg school chapel honors son who overcame cancer
- Saint’s relic in Hunt Valley brings comfort to cancer families
- ‘Sister Flo’ ready to go: New leader named for Monsignor O’Dwyer Retreat Center

Catholic Free Press (Worcester, Mass.):
- Journey to the Diaconate: Alejandro Henao accepted God’s invitation to serve
- Journey to the Diaconate: David J. Soares’ calling was quiet and consistent

CatholicPhilly:
- Adventurous Evangelism, Humble Service Mark Priest’s 100 Years
- Our Lady of Confidence Retreat Reaches 60 Years of Love for Adults with Disabilities
- Prayer Vigil for Immigrants Unites Catholics Outside City ICE Office
- With Trust That ‘God’s Got Us,’ Jay Wright Opens Up on Faith at Paoli Event

Denver Catholic Magazine:
- A Denver Priest, a Hollywood Director and a Bowl of Fettuccine
- Broncos’ Gary Kubiak: Faith at the Center of a Super Bowl Life
- Medicine, Mercy and Mission - A Catholic Doctor and Family Finds Christ in the Poor, from Loveland to Tanzania
- Still Saying ‘Yes’: Deacon Henry Sandoval’s Journey of Faith at 90

The Good Newsroom (New York): The New York Faith Life of Vince Lombardi

Harrisburg Catholic Witness:
- Have Guitar, Will Travel for God - Sister Lily Anne’s Unusual Journey to Nashville
- Have I Failed Lent if I Failed at My Sacrifice?
- Icon Connected to Marian Miracles to be Restored at Harrisburg Parish
- Meet Glenn and Mary, the Glenmarys and God’s Call to Compassion

Harvest Magazine (Josephites): 10 stories in the spring 2026 edition including
- 50 Years: Father Charles Andrus, SSJ
- Holy Land Journey Led to Marriage
- St. Augustine High School Celebrates 75 Years
- Black and Catholic: Untold Stories

Marian Helper Magazine:
- Gary Kubiak - Taking God to the Super Bowl
- Gift of Presence: Chaplain to the 49ers
- Johnny Gaudreau’s legacy: Planting seeds of faith, one Rosary ring at a time
- To Mary, Via Baseball

Milwaukee Catholic Herald:
- Catholic and Musical - Three Voices Sing Out
- Fond du Lac Sister Taught Pope Leo XIV During Seminary
- Marquette President Finds Purpose in Faith
- MLK Prayer Service Speaker: Stand Up, Catholics

National Catholic Reporter:
- Catholic high school basketball teams follow tradition of breaking racial barriers
- How Catholic universities helped forge 4 Black college basketball stars' lives
- The incredible success of a Notre Dame football legend — and the price he paid for it

National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton: The Miracle that Helped Make Mother Seton a Saint

Oakland Catholic Voice:
- 'A calling': Why Mario Alioto moved from San Francisco Giants to leading Catholic Charities East Bay
- God ‘at my fingertips’: How Xavier Society for the Blind helps Oakland’s sight-impaired
- Tears, years and Malaysia: Journeys to full communion in the Church are unique to each new Catholic
- ‘You are Christ’s body’: A Catholic call to community amidst the immigration crisis

OnMission (Green Bay):
- Failed at your Lenten sacrifice? Spiritual director says it’s opportunity to pivot, receive God’s grace
- Finding God in a Game: The Packers’ Win in Super Bowl XLV
- Mary’s month - Norbertine chaplain illuminates many pathways the Blessed Mother offers
- The Faith Life of Vince Lombardi - Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

Paterson, N.J. Beacon:
- Celebrate Morris Plains carnival’s 50th anniversary with funnel cakes, faith
- Morristown Carmelites mark 100 years rooted in contemplative prayer

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul USA: A Prescription for Hope: How SVdP’s Pharmacies Change Lives One Pill at a Time

Southern Nebraska Register (Lincoln):
- After 78 years and 10,000 Masses, Cass County parish organist retires
- Catching up with East Coast seminarians Deacons Peter Foley and Bradley Moss
- Fasting Brothers group offers up holy hunger for pastor
- Seven Sisters apostolate covers more than half of diocesan priests in holy hour prayer

Texas Catholic (Dallas): Cueto receives Bishop’s Award for Service to the Church

Stories with Marquette University High School (Milwaukee), Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School (Alameda, Ca.), and the Belleville, Ill., Galveston-Houston, Gary, Ind., Miami, Pensacola and Shreveport Dioceses? Stay tuned.

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Anthony Sorgi and his co-horts with WSJP (St. Joseph’s Prep) and the PCL Sports Network have the beat on the Philadelphia Catholic League, one of the top high school sports leagues in America, along with high school, college and professional sports.

Listen to Anthony’s play-by-play of the 2025 PCL Boys Basketball Championship Game at the legendary Palestra. (23:27 in)

Featured Sorgi Stories Videos

Fenway Park Tour & Green Monster Seats!

Our 18th stadium for a Milwaukee Brewers game

The Palestra: A Living College Basketball Museum

Our day at a hidden gem of Philadelphia

Milwaukee Brewers No-Hitter!

Our 13th stadium for a Milwaukee Brewers game

A Wet, Long, Fun Old-Timer’s Day at Yankee Stadium

Our 17th stadium for a Milwaukee Brewers game

Penn Relays: A Track-and-Field Party!

We had a ball with 15,000 Jamaica fans in Philly

Our 2019 Brewers West Coast Road Trip

12 days, 11 nights of our greatest trip