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
Knights of Columbus’ new film on humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: Here’s how to watch
Feb 25, 2023 / 05:00 amThe 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 amThe Archdiocese of Los Angeles has announced the funeral arrangements for the late Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell.
Suspect confesses to the murder of Bishop David O’Connell, LA prosecutor says
Feb 23, 2023 / 16:45 pmCarlos Medina has admitted to murdering the bishop, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón said in a press conference Wednesday.
Biden Justice Department indicts 8 more pro-life activists for FACE Act violations
Feb 23, 2023 / 15:40 pmThe Department of Justice has charged eight pro-life advocates in Michigan with violations against the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act.
Housekeeper’s husband officially charged in murder of LA Auxiliary Bishop O’Connell
Feb 22, 2023 / 16:40 pmCarlos Medina was arraigned in state court Wednesday and formally charged with one count of murder and a special allegation that he personally used a firearm.
Florida woman charged with murder sues state over wrongful imprisonment of her unborn baby
Feb 22, 2023 / 15:30 pmA pregnant woman being held in a Florida jail pending the outcome of a second-degree murder charge against her is arguing to be released.
Housekeeper’s husband arrested in murder case of Bishop David O’Connell
Feb 20, 2023 / 18:53 pmSheriff Robert Luna announced that charges would be brought against a Hispanic male, 65-year-old Carlos Medina, the husband of O’Connell’s housekeeper.
Suspect arrested in connection with murder of Bishop David O’Connell
Feb 20, 2023 / 11:31 amA suspect has been arrested in connection with the Feb. 18 shooting homicide of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell.
U.S. bishops: FBI document targeting Catholics is ‘religious profiling’
Feb 17, 2023 / 15:15 pmThe USCCB responded Thursday to a leaked document from the FBI that appears to reveal an investigation into “radical traditionalist” Catholics.
New York Archdiocese to close 12 Catholic schools
Feb 17, 2023 / 13:15 pmThe archdiocese cited “detrimental” financial instability “due to shifting demographics and lower enrollment made worse by the pandemic.”
Two UK Catholics acquitted after being charged for praying in front of abortion clinic
Feb 16, 2023 / 10:00 amFather Sean Gough and Isabel Vaughan-Spruce were charged with violating a local Public Spaces Protection Order that censors speech around an abortion clinic.
Canadian government moves to delay expanding assisted suicide to include the mentally ill
Feb 15, 2023 / 16:45 pmLegislation would delay by one year plans to include mental illness among the list of eligible conditions under the country’s assisted suicide program.
Bishop Barron: Latin Mass is here to stay, but new locations to be chosen
Feb 14, 2023 / 14:00 pm“Bishop Robert Barron ... has no intention of eliminating the celebration of the Mass in this form in the Diocese of Winona-Rochester,” the diocese said.
‘All glory to God’: Chiefs’ Butker makes game-winning kick in the Super Bowl while wearing scapular
Feb 13, 2023 / 11:07 amThe 27-year-old kicker is outspoken about his Catholic faith, and many on social media were quick to point out that he was wearing a brown scapular.
Through her eyes: Mark Houck’s wife prepared ‘for the worst,’ surrendered to God’s will
Feb 11, 2023 / 05:00 am“They could have taken him to jail right away and my kids would not have seen him again” directly after the trial, Ryan-Marie Houck said.
Former Priests for Life officials call for Pavone to step down
Feb 10, 2023 / 15:50 pmTwo former officials of Priests for Life are calling for laicized priest Frank Pavone to step down as national director.
Diocese of Phoenix hits the streets to evangelize during Super Bowl LVII week
Feb 10, 2023 / 13:15 pmVolunteers are setting up outside the arena to hand out sacramentals like rosaries and miraculous medals, in addition to informational pamphlets on the Catholic faith.
FBI retracts leaked document orchestrating investigation of Catholics
Feb 9, 2023 / 15:15 pmThe FBI says it is retracting a leaked document published on the internet Feb. 8.
As Pavone misconduct allegations mount, Amarillo Diocese maintains silence
Feb 8, 2023 / 20:52 pmTwo women have accused Frank Pavone, national director of the pro-life organization Priests for Life, of sexual harassment, according to recent media reports.
New auxiliary bishop appointed in Diocese of El Paso immigrated to U.S. from Philippines
Feb 8, 2023 / 10:51 amBishop-elect Anthony Celino, who currently serves as pastor of St. Raphael Parish in East El Paso and is the diocese’s judicial vicar, immigrated in 1993.