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
Pennsylvania religious sister dies in car accident
Nov 20, 2023 / 14:38 pmSister Augustine Marie Molnar, 43, a member of the Sister Servants of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, was a middle school religion teacher.
Target doesn’t shy away from controversy with sale of ‘Pride Nutcracker’
Nov 17, 2023 / 17:40 pm“Bring uplifting flair to your holiday decor with this Pride Nutcracker Figurine from Wondershop™,” a description of the product says.
Elderly pro-life activist with ‘significant medical issues’ convicted on FACE Act charge
Nov 16, 2023 / 18:00 pmPaulette Harlow of Kingston, Massachusetts, 75, was convicted of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.
National Eucharistic Congress releases schedule, offers scholarships and weekend passes
Nov 16, 2023 / 17:10 pmAs many as 80,000 Catholics are expected to attend the event from July 17–21, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium, home to the Indianapolis Colts.
U.S. bishops vote to advance canonization cause of American priest Isaac Hecker
Nov 15, 2023 / 14:15 pmThe U.S. bishops voted Tuesday to advance the cause of beatification and canonization of Servant of God Isaac Thomas Hecker, a 19th-century American priest.
Ousted Bishop Strickland leads rosary outside U.S. bishops’ conference
Nov 14, 2023 / 18:20 pmBishop Joseph Strickland didn’t join his fellow U.S. bishops at their annual fall assembly on Tuesday, but he wasn’t far away.
NFL’s Harrison Butker, Notre Dame give $10,000 to group creating ‘monastic village’ for ex-prisoners
Nov 11, 2023 / 06:00 amThe award was given to a Cincinnati-based initiative called the Serenelli Project, which will serve former inmates.
Military archbishop: Pray for our veterans on Veterans Day
Nov 11, 2023 / 05:00 amIn recognition of Veterans Day, Archbishop Timothy Broglio is calling for prayers for the service members who have fought to defend the United States.
Mother of Israeli hostage thanks Pope Francis for his efforts to free captives in Gaza
Nov 10, 2023 / 13:00 pm“Holy Father, thank you for taking the time to try to help us free the 240 human beings who are buried alive under Gaza,” Rachel Goldberg Polin said in a video.
Brooklyn pastor apologizes for provocative music video filmed in church
Nov 7, 2023 / 13:35 pmA Brooklyn pastor who was disciplined after he allowed a pop star to shoot a lewd music video in his church wrote a letter taking “full responsibility” for the matter.
California cathedral vandalized with paint; police investigating as possible hate crime
Nov 6, 2023 / 15:45 pmThe Cathedral of the Annunciation in Stockton, California, was vandalized on the morning of Nov. 5 with white paint splattered across its front doors.
Shooting hoops for heaven: Boston seminarians form basketball team for God
Nov 6, 2023 / 14:40 pmThe goal of a team of seminarians from St. John’s Seminary is twofold: victory in the spiritual life and a championship trophy at the national tournament.
Brooklyn bishop disciplines pastor who allowed pop star to film music video in church
Nov 4, 2023 / 18:00 pmThe release of the video “Feather” on Oct. 31 triggered an uproar on social media and calls for a reconsecration of the church and prayers of reparation.
Brooklyn bishop ‘appalled’ over music video shot in Catholic church, will investigate
Nov 2, 2023 / 14:13 pmBrooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan said he is “appalled” that a church there was used to shoot a provocative music video, the diocese said this week.
U.S. bishops: Biden administration’s proposed workplace guidance a ‘chill’ to free speech
Nov 1, 2023 / 18:10 pmThe proposed guidance advises that sex-based harassment can include harassment based on a “woman’s reproductive decisions” or gender identity.
Hillbilly Thomists founding band member granted title of ‘master of sacred theology’
Oct 31, 2023 / 13:45 pmFather Thomas Joseph White has been awarded the title of master of sacred theology, an accolade that recognizes achievements of scholarship and theological work.
‘This is dangerous stuff’: UK university offers course on ‘occult science’
Oct 30, 2023 / 15:15 pmA university in the United Kingdom will be offering a graduate degree in occultism and magic, reportedly the nation’s first master’s degree of its kind.
Massachusetts man arrested in assault and vandalism incident at Boston cathedral
Oct 27, 2023 / 14:30 pmBoston police arrested a man Wednesday for allegedly assaulting a woman and defacing a crucifix outside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston.
U.S. bishops mark 25th anniversary of International Religious Freedom Act
Oct 26, 2023 / 12:34 pmThe bishops called the 1998 law a “landmark” piece of legislation meant to protect the “essential and inviolable” principle of religious freedom.
Who is Maison DesChamps, the recently arrested ‘Pro-life Spider-man’?
Oct 25, 2023 / 11:31 amThe 24-year-old Christian rock climber doesn’t mind risking his life and going to jail “if it’s going to save a life.”