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
Attacks on churches, pro-life pregnancy centers continue
Jun 30, 2022 / 18:00 pmSince the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision on Friday, attacks on Catholic churches and pro-life pregnancy centers have been reported in West Virginia, Washington, Virginia, Louisiana, Colorado, California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Indiana.
VIDEO: Watch violent vandalism attack on Catholic church in Washington state
Jun 29, 2022 / 18:53 pmSurveillance footage shows the attacker smashing windows, cursing parishioners, and spray-painting graffiti.
More Catholic churches, pregnancy centers, and a pro-life memorial vandalized
Jun 28, 2022 / 19:20 pmMore vandalism of Catholic churches, pro-life pregnancy centers, and a pro-life memorial have been reported since Roe v. Wade was overturned on Friday.
Vandalism of Catholic churches, pregnancy centers continues after Dobbs decision
Jun 27, 2022 / 17:00 pmIn the wake of Friday's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, Catholic churches, crisis pregnancy centers, and other pro-life groups have been on heightened alert in response to threats of retaliatory attacks by pro-abortion activists.
What the U.S. bishops have said about Dobbs
Jun 27, 2022 / 14:36 pmThe Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade in a 6-3 decision, bringing an end to nearly a half-century of nationwide legalized abortion in the U.S.
Historic Catholic church in West Virginia destroyed in suspected arson
Jun 27, 2022 / 09:22 am"The Little Catholic Church on Irish Mountain" is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
How bishops around the U.S. have responded to Dobbs
Jun 25, 2022 / 18:18 pmThe Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade in a 6-3 decision, bringing an end to nearly a half-century of nationwide legalized abortion in the U.S.
Unrest after Dobbs? Here's what's happening.
Jun 24, 2022 / 11:03 amPolice with riot gear arrived outside the Supreme Court at around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, just hours after the court released the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which returns the regulation of abortion to the states.
Report: More than 800,000 lives saved by pro-life pregnancy centers since 2016
Jun 23, 2022 / 17:00 pmPro-life pregnancy centers have saved over 800,000 lives since 2016, according to an analysis by the Charlotte Lozier Institute.
Pro-abortion vandalism targets Michigan clinic, Minnesota pro-life group
Jun 21, 2022 / 12:52 pmIncidents of vandalism against pro-life organizations continue to mount.
Firebombed NY pregnancy center facing investigation — for not offering abortion services
Jun 20, 2022 / 17:08 pm“It's absolutely ironic and crazy," the clinic's CEO says of Gov. Kathy Hochul's recent action.
Another pro-life clinic attacked, this one in Philadelphia
Jun 15, 2022 / 03:41 amGlass doors and windows were smashed and graffiti was written on the building.
Nearly naked activist shouting pro-abortion chants disrupts Mass in Michigan
Jun 13, 2022 / 15:32 pm“Overturn Roe? Hell, no!” the woman shouted. In turn, a man in the church chanted, “Abortion kills babies!"
Pope Francis: The Trinity inspires us 'to live with others and for others'
Jun 12, 2022 / 07:47 amCelebrating the Trinity is “not so much a theological exercise, but a revolution in our way of life,” the pope said.
Pro-life pregnancy centers in Alaska and Washington state defaced with pro-abortion graffiti
Jun 10, 2022 / 16:07 pmThe clinics both were defaced with paint.
WATCH: Video shows 'Jane's revenge' vandalism suspects in the act
Jun 10, 2022 / 14:51 pmThe incident happened over Memorial Day weekend in Hollywood, Florida.
DC aborted babies: Private autopsy to examine how they died, Sen. Cruz says
Jun 9, 2022 / 17:19 pmThe babies are still in the possession of the D.C. medical examiner's office, a pro-life activist group said.
UPDATE: Gas leak possible cause of fire at Catholic church in Texas
Jun 9, 2022 / 08:30 amQueen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church is located in Hostyn, Texas, within the Diocese of Victoria.
Florida pro-life pregnancy center hit with 'Jane's revenge' abortion vandalism
Jun 8, 2022 / 16:23 pmThe incident took place over Memorial Day weekend in Hollywood, Florida.
Man charged with attempted murder of Supreme Court justice
Jun 8, 2022 / 14:34 pmA criminal complaint filed Wednesday charged 26-year-old Nicholas John Roske of Simi Valley, California, with attempted murder of a Supreme Court justice in violation of federal law.