Joe Bukuras
Joe Bukuras is a multi-award-winning journalist and a law student at the University of Massachusetts. Formerly a staff reporter for CNA, Joe has covered several high-profile legal battles, including those of Mark Houck, former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, and Father James Jackson. His exclusive reporting has been cited by leading news sources such as The Associated Press, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Vanity Fair, People, The New York Post, The Times of Israel, The Telegraph, The Guardian, Fox News, and Daily Mail UK.
Articles by Joe Bukuras
Texans approve broad protection of religious services
Nov 4, 2021 / 16:24 pmOn Nov. 2, voters in Texas approved eight amendments to the state constitution, including one that bars the state and public officials from "enacting, adopting, or issuing a statute, order, proclamation, decision, or rule that prohibits or limits religious services.”
Why is a Planned Parenthood fundraiser being held on this Catholic campus?
Nov 4, 2021 / 12:10 pmLoyola Marymount University says it will not block a student club from hosting a fundraiser Friday for abortion provider Planned Parenthood, despite a petition drive that says it’s an “egregious violation” to hold the event on the Catholic institution’s Los Angeles campus.
‘Eucharistic Miracles’ movie begins filming, seeks extras and financial support to complete project
Nov 1, 2021 / 14:02 pmOn a cold and windy October day, 171 volunteers showed up in the mountains of Tehachapi, California, to be extras in the “Eucharistic Miracles" movie, which began live-action filming in October. The movie, inspired by Blessed Carlo Acutis, focuses on Eucharistic miracles and uses a hybrid format of filming, including live-action scenes and expert interviews.
Indigenous prayers, dancing in San Bernardino Synod Mass spark backlash
Oct 23, 2021 / 11:33 amThe Diocese of San Bernardino says its opening Mass for the Synod on Synodality Oct. 17 sought to celebrate the California diocese’s rich cultural diversity and welcome those on the “periphery” of the Church.
College football coach, Ignatian scholar team up for video project
Oct 22, 2021 / 14:35 pmMike Gutelius, head football coach of The Catholic University of America, and world-renowned Catholic speaker, Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V., set out to make Ignatian spiritual discernment more accessible to younger audiences in a new video project.
Denver archbishop denounces ‘anti-Semitic and hateful vandalism’ at two schools
Oct 21, 2021 / 15:00 pmArchbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver denounced recent incidents of “anti-Semitic and hateful vandalism” that occurred at two area schools last weekend.
Cardinal Dolan outlines 7 ‘non-negotiables’ for the Synod on Synodality
Oct 19, 2021 / 17:09 pmIn an attempt to bring clarity to Pope Francis’s vision for the Synod on Synodality for his flock, Cardinal Timothy Dolan's homily Sunday offered seven “non-negotiables” that Jesus intended for the Church.
Knights of Columbus release new documentary on St. Joseph
Oct 15, 2021 / 09:15 amThe Knights of Columbus have released a new documentary on St. Joseph, inspired by Pope Francis’s declaration of the Year of St. Joseph.
Catholic businessman receives Legatus evangelization award
Oct 13, 2021 / 18:51 pmThe organization of Catholic business leaders Legatus International has awarded Catholic producer Mario Costabile with its 2020 Bowie Kuhn Award for Evangelization.
Archbishop Naumann: Biden administration ‘wrong’ to fund abortion providers
Oct 8, 2021 / 10:01 amThe U.S. bishops’ pro-life chairman said on Thursday that the Biden administration is “wrong” for reopening federal funding of abortion providers in the Title X program.
National rosary rally to take place in nation’s capital
Oct 7, 2021 / 13:02 pmA “National Rosary Rally” in Washington D.C. on Oct. 10 will cap a 54 day rosary novena for the “protection and provision for the USA and the world,” prayed by Catholics around the country.
Mobile archbishop tests positive for COVID-19, reminds public to get vaccinated
Oct 6, 2021 / 13:10 pmArchbishop Thomas Rodi of Mobile has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in quarantine, the Archdiocese of Mobile announced on Tuesday.
Knights of Columbus online exhibit explores baseball's Catholic history
Oct 5, 2021 / 13:01 pmThe Knights of Columbus are releasing a four part series presentation exploring the historical connection between the fraternal organization and America’s pastime, baseball.
Cincinnati archdiocese implementing reorganization process of parish mergers
Oct 2, 2021 / 15:23 pmThe Archdiocese of Cincinnati is implementing a multi-year parish reorganization process which will transform the its 208 parishes into 60 “families of parishes.”
Holy See asks Missouri governor to halt scheduled execution
Oct 2, 2021 / 11:19 amThe Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Christopher Pierre, asked the governor of Missouri on Monday to spare the life of Ernest Johnson, a man sentenced with the death penalty for murdering three people in the 1990s.
Catholic school students ask court permanently to bar Vermont from excluding them from tuition program
Oct 1, 2021 / 10:58 amA religious freedom law firm has filed a motion in federal court asking a judge to make permanent a preliminary injunction which says Vermont cannot refuse to fund tuition for religious institutions that would otherwise qualify for the funding.
Transgender students 'unknowingly' admitted to Catholic seminaries, archbishop warns
Sep 29, 2021 / 09:03 amBishops should consider requiring DNA tests or physical examinations to ensure that all seminarians are biological men, said Archbishop Jerome Listecki in a recent memo sent to the members of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
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Archdiocese of Toronto requires regular testing for unvaccinated clergy, employees
Sep 27, 2021 / 16:23 pmClergy in the Archdiocese of Toronto who have not received a COVID-19 vaccination must show proof of a recent negative coronavirus test to their pastor "prior to or immediately upon entering parish offices, or presiding at religious services,” according to new rules that Thomas Cardinal Collins outlined last week.
Saint Joseph Summit begins Thursday
Sep 24, 2021 / 14:03 pmA California-based ministry, with the support of the Diocese of Orange, is hosting a virtual four-day summit on St. Joseph beginning Sept. 30. The event will include more than 40 presenters teaching the spiritual importance of Jesus’ foster father.
More companies speak out against Texas’ pro-life law
Sep 23, 2021 / 16:01 pmYelp, an online directory for food and businesses, is reportedly planning to “double match” employee contributions to pro-abortion groups opposing the new Texas Heartbeat Act, according to the Wall Street Journal.