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
Organizers of National Eucharistic Congress announce pilgrimage plans, major budget cut
Nov 17, 2022 / 15:45 pmThe National Eucharistic Congress — the culmination of a three-year initiative by the U.S. bishops to inspire Eucharist belief — is expected to draw 80,000 people.
Popular Protestant YouTube host announces decision to convert to Catholicism
Nov 17, 2022 / 14:45 pmCameron Bertuzzi, a popular Protestant YouTube host, announced Thursday online that he is in the process of converting to Catholicism.
New USCCB president Broglio: I’d be happy to meet with Biden
Nov 15, 2022 / 17:50 pmArchbishop Timothy Broglio also spoke on the connection between homosexuality and the clergy sex abuse crisis, and his relationship with Pope Francis as a “brother bishop.”
Pope Francis wants an ‘evangelical church’ in the United States, papal nuncio says
Nov 15, 2022 / 15:33 pmArchbishop Christophe Pierre said that the Holy Father desires the image of “a poor Church for the poor.”
Archdiocese of Washington cancels Youth Rally, Mass for Life held at March for Life events
Nov 15, 2022 / 07:16 amAccording to a statement from the archdiocese, the Youth Rally and Mass for Life had been held for over 25 years.
FBI releases video of attack on firebombed Buffalo pregnancy center, says FACE Act charges possible
Nov 14, 2022 / 14:07 pmThe FBI also announced a reward of up to $25,000 for any information leading to the arrest of the arsonists.
18-year-old arrested after threats to New Jersey synagogues
Nov 11, 2022 / 15:21 pmOmar Alkattoul of Sayreville, New Jersey, was arrested Thursday morning by federal authorities.
Arrest made in vandalism of Cardinal Dolan’s residence at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC
Nov 10, 2022 / 17:00 pmJuan Velez was arrested by the New York Police Department’s Warrant Squad, police said Wednesday.
Kidnapping scam is targeting Catholic school parents, Santa Fe Archdiocese says
Nov 10, 2022 / 10:00 amLocal authorities have confirmed that it is a scam and have advised parents and guardians not to pay any money, according to the statement from the archdiocese.
Steubenville-Columbus diocesan merger halted one week before vote at U.S. bishops’ meeting
Nov 9, 2022 / 10:30 amDiocese of Steubenville Bishop Jeffrey Monforton announced Monday that a proposed merger with the Diocese of Columbus will be put on hold.
New Orleans priest facing rape charges also accused of embezzling $400,000
Nov 8, 2022 / 15:40 pmA suspended Archdiocese of New Orleans priest who is facing rape charges could now be facing additional federal charges for financial malfeasance.
Sunday Mass obligation re-instituted for Catholics in the Archdiocese of Chicago
Nov 8, 2022 / 15:17 pmThe restoration of the Sunday Mass obligation goes into effect on Nov. 26 and 27, the First Sunday of Advent.
Diocese of Rochester agrees to pay $55 million to sex abuse survivors
Nov 7, 2022 / 15:15 pmThe diocese filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2019 in an attempt to reach a settlement with hundreds of sexual abuse survivors.
So, about all those swear words in 'Father Stu': A cleaned-up version is on the way!
Nov 5, 2022 / 10:00 amAbout 100 profanities were cut from the new version of the Mark Wahlberg film.
Bishop Barron, expressing ‘outrage,’ vows to reconsecrate vandalized cemetery
Nov 3, 2022 / 13:03 pmOne or more vandals left behind vulgar messages and the words “In Satan we trust” at the diocesan Calvary Cemetery in Rochester, Minnesota, on Halloween night.
At All Souls’ Day Mass, Arlington bishop implores prayers for the faithful departed
Nov 2, 2022 / 15:30 pmThe Mass, attended by about 750 people, was followed by Bishop Michael Burbidge's blessing of the gravesites of deceased priests.
‘Miracle’ caught on video: Priest escapes unharmed when SUV hurdles his car
Nov 1, 2022 / 14:10 pmSomething extraordinary happened to Father John Bok as he was heading to Mass on the feast of the Guardian Angels.
New Orleans priest arrested again on sexual abuse of minor charge
Oct 28, 2022 / 13:05 pmFather Patrick Wattigny, 55, was originally arrested in October 2020 and entered a plea of not guilty to molestation of a juvenile that allegedly occurred in 2013.
This American exorcist started a TikTok channel to help souls navigate ‘dangerous territory’
Oct 27, 2022 / 16:00 pmMonsignor Stephen Rossetti started a TikTok channel last month after noticing the social media platform was introducing kids to something other than harmless videos.
New York State to assume some oversight of Buffalo Diocese after sex abuse settlement
Oct 26, 2022 / 09:00 amThe Diocese of Buffalo has settled a two-year-old lawsuit with New York Attorney General Letitia James over charges that it covered up sexual abuse cases involving priests.