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
Boston Catholic schools leader Thomas Carroll stepping down at end of school year
Aug 22, 2023 / 16:45 pmA well-known thought leader in Catholic education, Thomas Carroll served as the Boston Archdiocese’s schools superintendent since 2019.
Retired Albany bishop, accused of covering up and committing abuse, has died
Aug 21, 2023 / 14:15 pmBishop Howard Hubbard made headlines last year after he announced that he asked the Vatican if he could return to the lay state.
Two Worcester Catholic schools say they won’t implement bishop’s new gender policy
Aug 18, 2023 / 13:36 pmMembers of the religious orders affiliated with the schools said a policy is already in place that “respects the dignity of all persons.”
Ohio man arrested after attempting to light Catholic church on fire, vandalism
Aug 16, 2023 / 14:00 pmAuthorities say they saw Eric Beck, 30, of Painesville, Ohio, in Immaculate Conception Church after responding to a motion alarm call at about 2 a.m.
San Antonio Archdiocese removes two priests over allegations of child sex abuse
Aug 14, 2023 / 13:25 pmFather Alejandro Ortega and Father Jesus Eduardo “Lalo” Martinez-Solis were both accused of sexually abusing minors.
Slain Bishop David O’Connell’s replacement named to serve Los Angeles Archdiocese
Aug 11, 2023 / 11:45 amBishop-elect Brian Nunes said he could never “replace” O’Connell but wants to do everything possible to bring Christ to the region’s diverse population.
Pope Francis appoints EWTN’s Colin Donovan to Marian pontifical academy
Aug 10, 2023 / 20:11 pmThe appointment honors Donovan for his contributions to the field of Mariology and his commitment to spreading devotion to Mary.
U.S. pilgrims reflect on World Youth Day experience: a ‘small taste’ of heaven
Aug 9, 2023 / 15:45 pmCNA spoke to young adults about their experiences of World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, last week.
Acquitted pro-life activist Mark Houck announces run for Congress
Aug 4, 2023 / 15:47 pmThe pro-life activist said that his arrest last year played a part in his decision to run for Congress.
New poll: Support for use of violence to restore ‘right to abortion’ increases
Aug 3, 2023 / 12:38 pmThe increase was most pronounced among self-described Democrats.
Retired bishop of Albany who is accused of abuse says he is married
Aug 1, 2023 / 15:25 pmIn a statement on Monday, Albany Bishop Edward Scharfenberger said Bishop Emeritus Howard Hubbard remains a bishop and his “marriage” is invalid.
New York City parish installs first-ever perpetual adoration chapel in Manhattan
Aug 1, 2023 / 13:30 pmThe Dominican-led Church of St. Joseph is the first location in Manhattan to offer perpetual adoration.
British man just convicted of killing ailing wife is released from custody
Jul 31, 2023 / 13:49 pmDavid Hunter told the court that his wife had blood cancer and that she was “begging” him to help her end her life.
Rome announces major construction project in preparation for 2025 Jubilee Year
Jul 28, 2023 / 15:07 pmIn anticipation of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, the city of Rome presented a major infrastructure project Friday.
Mother Angelica’s ‘first daughter’ Sister Regina dies
Jul 28, 2023 / 14:30 pmSister Regina first met Mother Angelica, founder of EWTN, while the former was a student at John Carroll High School in Birmingham 60 years ago.
Diocese of Syracuse to pay $100 million to trust fund for survivors of child sexual abuse
Jul 28, 2023 / 06:15 amThe diocese will contribute $50 million to the trust, while parishes will contribute $45 million. Other entities will contribute $5 million.
FBI gives documents to Congress relating to memo targeting Catholics
Jul 26, 2023 / 15:05 pmThe new documents were only made available to the House Judiciary Committee.
Pope Francis speaks to young people ahead of World Youth Day in ‘Popecast’
Jul 25, 2023 / 12:30 pm“God loves us just as we are,” the Holy Father said, adding that “the Lord always accompanies us, always. Even if we are sinners, he draws near to help us.”
Here’s how many American pilgrims are headed to World Youth Day in Lisbon
Jul 24, 2023 / 14:49 pmPope Francis will be joining the pilgrims at World Youth Day Aug. 1–6, which has the theme “Mary arose and went with haste.”
Massachusetts pregnancy centers form alliance in face of campaign against them
Jul 21, 2023 / 15:02 pmThe Pregnancy Care Alliance was created in April in part as a response to attacks on pro-life clinics and political opposition from pro-abortion forces.