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
House passes Build Back Better; bishops raise religious liberty, abortion objections
Nov 19, 2021 / 12:08 pmThe U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the Build Back Better Act Nov. 19, voting 220-213 to approve nearly $2 trillion in spending for a host of ambitious new domestic programs, including universal pre-kindergarten, increased child care subsidies, and initiatives aimed at shifting the country away from fossil fuels.
Alabama college students to host school’s first Eucharistic procession
Nov 18, 2021 / 10:30 amThe Catholic student center at the University of South Alabama in Mobile is set to host the school’s first ever Eucharistic procession the evening of Nov. 18.
'No plea' entered on Providence priest’s behalf amid child pornography charges
Nov 15, 2021 / 10:58 amA state district court judge on Monday entered “no plea” on behalf of Father James Jackson, FSSP, a Rhode Island-based priest who is facing child pornography charges.
Bishop Stowe ‘not in favor’ of Eucharistic document, but predicts it will pass
Nov 12, 2021 / 19:05 pmBishop John Stowe of Lexington, Ky. says he remains opposed to a draft document on the Eucharist the U.S. bishops will vote on next week, but he believes it will be adopted.
Military spouse 'virtual date night' video series launched on Veterans Day
Nov 11, 2021 / 13:00 pmTo coincide with Veterans Day, a marriage ministry has launched a free “virtual date night” video series specifically for military couples, providing mentoring and other resources to help spouses strengthen their bonds to one another, to their families and communities, and to God.
Knights of Columbus volunteers sending rugged prayer books to military personnel
Nov 10, 2021 / 13:53 pmVolunteers and some military members in the Knights of Columbus delivered the first 100,000 copies of a prayer book’s new edition for military personnel to the Edwin Cardinal O’Brien Pastoral Center in Washington, D.C., home base for the Archdiocese for the Military Services on Nov. 9.
Knights of Columbus announce icon of St Joseph as prayer program's centerpiece
Nov 9, 2021 / 16:14 pmAs the state deputies of the Knights of Columbus (KofC) gathered for their semi-annual meeting last weekend in Nashville, Tennessee, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly encouraged the order’s leaders to grow in faith, expand the order’s membership, and advance the Knight’s mission.
American Life League mourns death of co-founder Paul Brown
Nov 8, 2021 / 23:00 pmPaul Brown, co-founder of American Life League, died Thursday, the pro-life group has announced.
Loyola Marymount student restarts pro-life group after Planned Parenthood fundraiser
Nov 6, 2021 / 17:26 pmWhen Loyola Marymount University student Megan Glaudini heard that her university was not stopping an on campus fundraiser for Planned Parenthood, she felt “convicted” that she needed to do something.
Father James Jackson wrote about sex abuse scandals, called McCarrick a 'creep'
Nov 6, 2021 / 09:08 amIn the weeks leading up to his arrest on child pornography charges, Father James W. Jackson wrote at length about sex abuse scandals perpetrated by “psychosexually dysfunctional” priests, singling out former cardinal Theodore McCarrick as a “creep” who hid a sinful private life with outward good works with the help of corrupt friends in the Catholic hierarchy.
FSSP priest faces new federal child pornography charges
Nov 4, 2021 / 20:09 pmFederal authorities have filed additional child pornography charges against Father James W. Jackson, who was arrested Oct. 30 after Rhode Island investigators found “hundreds” of explicit sexual images on an external hard drive in his rectory office, according to court documents.
Texans approve broad protection of religious services
Nov 4, 2021 / 16:24 pmOn Nov. 2, voters in Texas approved eight amendments to the state constitution, including one that bars the state and public officials from "enacting, adopting, or issuing a statute, order, proclamation, decision, or rule that prohibits or limits religious services.”
Why is a Planned Parenthood fundraiser being held on this Catholic campus?
Nov 4, 2021 / 12:10 pmLoyola Marymount University says it will not block a student club from hosting a fundraiser Friday for abortion provider Planned Parenthood, despite a petition drive that says it’s an “egregious violation” to hold the event on the Catholic institution’s Los Angeles campus.
‘Eucharistic Miracles’ movie begins filming, seeks extras and financial support to complete project
Nov 1, 2021 / 14:02 pmOn a cold and windy October day, 171 volunteers showed up in the mountains of Tehachapi, California, to be extras in the “Eucharistic Miracles" movie, which began live-action filming in October. The movie, inspired by Blessed Carlo Acutis, focuses on Eucharistic miracles and uses a hybrid format of filming, including live-action scenes and expert interviews.
Indigenous prayers, dancing in San Bernardino Synod Mass spark backlash
Oct 23, 2021 / 11:33 amThe Diocese of San Bernardino says its opening Mass for the Synod on Synodality Oct. 17 sought to celebrate the California diocese’s rich cultural diversity and welcome those on the “periphery” of the Church.
College football coach, Ignatian scholar team up for video project
Oct 22, 2021 / 14:35 pmMike Gutelius, head football coach of The Catholic University of America, and world-renowned Catholic speaker, Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V., set out to make Ignatian spiritual discernment more accessible to younger audiences in a new video project.
Denver archbishop denounces ‘anti-Semitic and hateful vandalism’ at two schools
Oct 21, 2021 / 15:00 pmArchbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver denounced recent incidents of “anti-Semitic and hateful vandalism” that occurred at two area schools last weekend.
Cardinal Dolan outlines 7 ‘non-negotiables’ for the Synod on Synodality
Oct 19, 2021 / 17:09 pmIn an attempt to bring clarity to Pope Francis’s vision for the Synod on Synodality for his flock, Cardinal Timothy Dolan's homily Sunday offered seven “non-negotiables” that Jesus intended for the Church.
Knights of Columbus release new documentary on St. Joseph
Oct 15, 2021 / 09:15 amThe Knights of Columbus have released a new documentary on St. Joseph, inspired by Pope Francis’s declaration of the Year of St. Joseph.
Catholic businessman receives Legatus evangelization award
Oct 13, 2021 / 18:51 pmThe organization of Catholic business leaders Legatus International has awarded Catholic producer Mario Costabile with its 2020 Bowie Kuhn Award for Evangelization.