Joe Bukuras

Joe Bukuras

Joseph Bukuras is a journalist at the Catholic News Agency.  Joe has prior experience working in state and federal government, in non-profits, and Catholic education. He has contributed to an array of publications and his reporting has been cited by leading news sources, including the New York Times and the Washington Post. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the Catholic University of America. He is based out of the Boston area.

Articles by Joe Bukuras

Tabernacle stolen from murdered Bishop David O’Connell’s residence

Mar 30, 2023 / 12:30 pm

An empty tabernacle that was bolted to the wall has been stolen from the residence of the late Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell, who was murdered.

Arrest made in firebombing of pro-life organization thanks to DNA found on burrito

Mar 29, 2023 / 15:00 pm

Hridindu Sankar Roychowdhury, 29, was arrested in Boston on Tuesday just before getting on a flight to Guatemala City, according to the DOJ.

Shia LaBeouf stars in ‘Padre Pio’ film to be released June 2

Mar 29, 2023 / 10:00 am

The actor Shia LaBeouf, who plays the role of Padre Pio, spent four months living with Capuchin friars while preparing for the film, set to release on June 2. 

Arrest made in vandalism of New York pregnancy center

Mar 28, 2023 / 08:13 am

An arrest has been made in the March 16 act of vandalism committed at a pro-life pregnancy center in Amherst, New York.

Housekeeper’s husband pleads not guilty to murder of Bishop David O’Connell

Mar 24, 2023 / 12:00 pm

Carlos Medina, the man charged with murdering Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell in February, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Wednesday.

Priest stripped of faculty to hear confessions after he advocated violating that sacrament in sex abuse cases

Mar 23, 2023 / 16:00 pm

Archbishop Jerome Listecki of Milwaukee made the move following the priest’s public support for civil laws mandating priests break the seal of confession.

Beautiful new film on Camino de Santiago pilgrimage is a ‘perfect Lenten meditation’

Mar 21, 2023 / 14:00 pm

Bishop James Conley called this new film on the Spanish pilgrimage route the “best” movie about the Camino de Santiago ever made.

NY pregnancy center that was set on fire is hit again with ‘Jane’s Revenge rhetoric’

Mar 20, 2023 / 12:35 pm

The destruction of property at CompassCare Pregnancy Services in Amherst, New York, is the latest in a wave of attacks against pro-life pregnancy centers.

PHOTOS: A look back at 10 years of Pope Francis’ participation in World Youth Days

Mar 11, 2023 / 06:00 am

In the 10 years of his papacy, the Holy Father has exhorted young people at World Youth Days to answer the Gospel call and accept Jesus into their hearts.

‘Cannabis Studies’ program at St. Joseph’s University a ‘scandal,’ theologian says

Mar 10, 2023 / 09:45 am

The Jesuit Catholic St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia is now offering four certificates in “cannabis studies.”

Abortion activists smash windows at Minnesota pregnancy clinic that provides free diapers

Mar 6, 2023 / 14:20 pm

Vandals smashed the windows of a pro-life pregnancy center in Minneapolis and spray-painted it with graffiti in the middle of the night March 3.

McCarrick denies sex abuse charges in telephone interview

Mar 6, 2023 / 10:45 am

For the first time since criminal court proceedings began against him, Theodore McCarrick spoke publicly about allegations that he abused a Massachusetts teenager.

Exclusive: Harrison Butker’s advice on how to be a saint

Mar 5, 2023 / 04:00 am

Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is a champion on the field and in the spiritual life.

Does ChatGPT get Catholics? Check out this Jesuit/Dominican rap battle

Mar 4, 2023 / 06:00 am

CNA digs into ChatGPT’s Catholic arsenal.

‘We know that he’s in heaven’: Thousands gather for funeral of Bishop David O’Connell in Los Angeles

Mar 3, 2023 / 16:56 pm

“Bishop Dave,” as he was affectionately known, was remembered as a “friend of Jesus” and the poor.

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March

Mar 3, 2023 / 12:22 pm

“In response to the cases of abuse, especially to those committed by members of the Church, it’s not enough to ask for forgiveness,” the pope stated.

Pope Francis, Biden commend ‘peacemaker’ Bishop O’Connell as memorial services begin

Mar 2, 2023 / 13:27 pm

The messages came at the start of memorial services for the late Los Angeles auxiliary bishop, who was murdered in his Hacienda Heights home Feb. 18.

Ex-cardinal McCarrick asks for dismissal of sex abuse case against him, citing dementia

Feb 27, 2023 / 16:57 pm

Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, 92, filed a motion in a Massachusetts court claiming he is “legally incompetent” to stand trial.

Knights of Columbus’ new film on humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: Here’s how to watch

Feb 25, 2023 / 05:00 am

The documentary film “In Solidarity with Ukraine” premieres Feb. 26 and will run for six weeks on ABC-affiliated stations across the country.

Funeral and public viewing set for murdered Bishop David O’Connell

Feb 24, 2023 / 11:17 am

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has announced the funeral arrangements for the late Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell.