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
Guess who’s coming to the State of the Union? Pro-life hero and target of Biden Justice Department Mark Houck
Feb 7, 2023 / 13:50 pmPennsylvania Republican Rep. Scott Perry invited pro-life advocate and recently exonerated Catholic father of seven Mark Houck to be his guest.
Democrats invite pro-abortion guests to State of the Union
Feb 7, 2023 / 13:30 pmSeveral Democratic congressmen have invited pro-abortion activists as their guests for President Joe Biden’s second State of the Union address Tuesday night.
Police say church vandal was about to break into tabernacle — until he saw the statue of Mary
Feb 6, 2023 / 13:55 pmThe suspect started to take a sledgehammer to the tabernacle where the consecrated bread is kept, but something stopped him in his tracks: a Virgin Mary statue.
Leader of Houston pro-life pregnancy center says pro-abortion vandalism was ‘racist’
Feb 3, 2023 / 16:15 pmTwo vandals were allegedly caught on camera writing “Abortion for all” on the front of the clinic in Houston’s Fifth Ward.
The Satanic Temple to open free abortion clinic in New Mexico
Feb 3, 2023 / 13:22 pmThe political activist group known for protesting religious symbolism in public spaces announced it will offer prescriptions for drugs that cause abortion.
Bishop Barron says Minnesota’s new abortion law is ‘the worst kind of barbarism’
Feb 2, 2023 / 12:45 pm“I want to share with you my anger, my frustration over this terrible law that was just signed by the governor in Minnesota,” Barron said.
Acquitted pro-life activist Mark Houck reveals details of ‘reckless’ FBI raid; will press charges
Feb 1, 2023 / 13:31 pmThe father of seven said he opened the door of his house to a team of FBI agents pointing M-16s at him.
UPDATE: Mark Houck cleared of FACE Act charges in rebuke to Justice Department’s aggressive prosecution
Jan 30, 2023 / 15:20 pmPro-life activist Mark Houck was found not guilty Monday on federal assault charges stemming from a shoving incident outside a Philadelphia abortion clinic.
Mark Houck trial update: Alternate chosen to replace juror
Jan 30, 2023 / 12:20 pmThe alternate took the place of the original juror at approximately 1:30 p.m. Monday, when deliberations began again.
Mark Houck trial: Jury deadlocked, will resume deliberations Jan. 30
Jan 27, 2023 / 17:48 pmThe jury deciding the fate of pro-life activist Mark Houck could not come to a decision Friday on whether the Catholic father of seven broke a federal law.
Prosecution rests case in Mark Houck trial, defense motions to dismiss the case
Jan 26, 2023 / 17:45 pmIn the trial of Mark Houck, charged with violating Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, defense lawyers argued that the federal case against their client be dismissed.
Pro-life leader and Catholic father of 7 Mark Houck goes to trial: an emotional first day
Jan 25, 2023 / 16:00 pmThe allegations relate to an incident that occurred at a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Philadelphia on Oct. 13, 2021.
Trial of Mark Houck, pro-life advocate, begins with night of prayer
Jan 24, 2023 / 16:00 pmA crowd of about 50 supporters gathered in front of the federal courthouse in Philadelphia on Tuesday, one day before Mark Houck’s trial is set to begin.
As it happened: The March for Life 2023
Jan 20, 2023 / 07:11 amThis year’s march on Friday, Jan. 20, will be the first March for Life held in a post-Roe America.
Who is Tony Dungy, the NFL Hall of Fame coach speaking at the March for Life?
Jan 19, 2023 / 14:30 pmIn interviews, Tony Dungy often makes it clear that his faith in Christ has been the primary driving factor of both his life off and on the field.
McCarrick’s lawyers say he’s not competent to stand trial
Jan 17, 2023 / 16:43 pmDefense attorneys plan to file a motion to dismiss the criminal case against Theodore McCarrick, who is accused of sexually abusing a 16-year-old boy.
Pro-life advocate Mark Houck, who was arrested in FBI raid, to stand trial next week
Jan 17, 2023 / 11:36 amHouck was arrested at home in front of his terrified wife and kids, sparking national outrage and concern over the “weaponization” of federal law enforcement.
Archaeologists uncover early Christian church with ornate mosaic in Jericho
Jan 13, 2023 / 14:00 pmA team of Israeli archaeologists has discovered a sixth-century Byzantine church with highly decorated mosaic floors.
Pavone: It’s possible I missed laicization notice
Jan 13, 2023 / 09:33 amA diocesan official’s account is at odds with Frank Pavone’s prior statements to CNA and other media outlets claiming he wasn’t officially informed of his dismissal from the priesthood.
California church vandalized three times since Christmas, suspect apprehended
Jan 12, 2023 / 15:55 pmFather Scott Herrera, the church’s pastor, told CNA Thursday that he believes the vandal, who was caught on security cameras in all three incidents, is the same person.