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

UPDATE: Indiana Catholic women’s college now accepting men who identify as women

Nov 27, 2023 / 15:15 pm

Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana will now be accepting men who identify as women, the college confirmed this month.

Maronite bishop dives deep into the ‘masculine soul’

Nov 23, 2023 / 10:38 am

Maronite Bishop Gregory Mansour has issued his sixth pastoral letter on male spirituality.

Alabama priest marries teen after abandoning post, leaving for Europe

Nov 22, 2023 / 18:50 pm

Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi said in a statement that he expects the Vatican to laicize Father Alex Crow.

Hallow app CEO defends partnership with Liam Neeson, a supporter of abortion 

Nov 22, 2023 / 17:13 pm

Hallow CEO Alex Jones defended the collaboration saying that the company is “proudly” pro-life.

Pennsylvania religious sister dies in car accident

Nov 20, 2023 / 14:38 pm

Sister Augustine Marie Molnar, 43, a member of the Sister Servants of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, was a middle school religion teacher.

Target doesn’t shy away from controversy with sale of ‘Pride Nutcracker’

Nov 17, 2023 / 17:40 pm

“Bring uplifting flair to your holiday decor with this Pride Nutcracker Figurine from Wondershop™,” a description of the product says.

Elderly pro-life activist with ‘significant medical issues’ convicted on FACE Act charge

Nov 16, 2023 / 18:00 pm

Paulette Harlow of Kingston, Massachusetts, 75, was convicted of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.

National Eucharistic Congress releases schedule, offers scholarships and weekend passes

Nov 16, 2023 / 17:10 pm

As many as 80,000 Catholics are expected to attend the event from July 17–21, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium, home to the Indianapolis Colts.

U.S. bishops vote to advance canonization cause of American priest Isaac Hecker

Nov 15, 2023 / 14:15 pm

The U.S. bishops voted Tuesday to advance the cause of beatification and canonization of Servant of God Isaac Thomas Hecker, a 19th-century American priest.

Ousted Bishop Strickland leads rosary outside U.S. bishops’ conference

Nov 14, 2023 / 18:20 pm

Bishop Joseph Strickland didn’t join his fellow U.S. bishops at their annual fall assembly on Tuesday, but he wasn’t far away.

NFL’s Harrison Butker, Notre Dame give $10,000 to group creating ‘monastic village’ for ex-prisoners

Nov 11, 2023 / 06:00 am

The award was given to a Cincinnati-based initiative called the Serenelli Project, which will serve former inmates.

Military archbishop: Pray for our veterans on Veterans Day

Nov 11, 2023 / 05:00 am

In recognition of Veterans Day, Archbishop Timothy Broglio is calling for prayers for the service members who have fought to defend the United States.

Mother of Israeli hostage thanks Pope Francis for his efforts to free captives in Gaza

Nov 10, 2023 / 13:00 pm

“Holy Father, thank you for taking the time to try to help us free the 240 human beings who are buried alive under Gaza,” Rachel Goldberg Polin said in a video.

Brooklyn pastor apologizes for provocative music video filmed in church

Nov 7, 2023 / 13:35 pm

A Brooklyn pastor who was disciplined after he allowed a pop star to shoot a lewd music video in his church wrote a letter taking “full responsibility” for the matter.

California cathedral vandalized with paint; police investigating as possible hate crime

Nov 6, 2023 / 15:45 pm

The Cathedral of the Annunciation in Stockton, California, was vandalized on the morning of Nov. 5 with white paint splattered across its front doors.

Shooting hoops for heaven: Boston seminarians form basketball team for God

Nov 6, 2023 / 14:40 pm

The goal of a team of seminarians from St. John’s Seminary is twofold: victory in the spiritual life and a championship trophy at the national tournament.

Brooklyn bishop disciplines pastor who allowed pop star to film music video in church

Nov 4, 2023 / 18:00 pm

The release of the video “Feather” on Oct. 31 triggered an uproar on social media and calls for a reconsecration of the church and prayers of reparation. 

Brooklyn bishop ‘appalled’ over music video shot in Catholic church, will investigate

Nov 2, 2023 / 14:13 pm

Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan said he is “appalled” that a church there was used to shoot a provocative music video, the diocese said this week.

U.S. bishops: Biden administration’s proposed workplace guidance a ‘chill’ to free speech

Nov 1, 2023 / 18:10 pm

The proposed guidance advises that sex-based harassment can include harassment based on a “woman’s reproductive decisions” or gender identity.

Hillbilly Thomists founding band member granted title of ‘master of sacred theology’

Oct 31, 2023 / 13:45 pm

Father Thomas Joseph White has been awarded the title of master of sacred theology, an accolade that recognizes achievements of scholarship and theological work.