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
Hillbilly Thomists founding band member granted title of ‘master of sacred theology’
Oct 31, 2023 / 13:45 pmFather Thomas Joseph White has been awarded the title of master of sacred theology, an accolade that recognizes achievements of scholarship and theological work.
‘This is dangerous stuff’: UK university offers course on ‘occult science’
Oct 30, 2023 / 15:15 pmA university in the United Kingdom will be offering a graduate degree in occultism and magic, reportedly the nation’s first master’s degree of its kind.
Massachusetts man arrested in assault and vandalism incident at Boston cathedral
Oct 27, 2023 / 14:30 pmBoston police arrested a man Wednesday for allegedly assaulting a woman and defacing a crucifix outside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston.
U.S. bishops mark 25th anniversary of International Religious Freedom Act
Oct 26, 2023 / 12:34 pmThe bishops called the 1998 law a “landmark” piece of legislation meant to protect the “essential and inviolable” principle of religious freedom.
Who is Maison DesChamps, the recently arrested ‘Pro-life Spider-man’?
Oct 25, 2023 / 11:31 amThe 24-year-old Christian rock climber doesn’t mind risking his life and going to jail “if it’s going to save a life.”
Pope Francis to Catholic LGBTQ leader: ‘Thank you for your ministry’
Oct 24, 2023 / 18:56 pmA Kentucky man involved in LGBTQ Catholic ministry has posted a letter online he says he received from Pope Francis thanking him for his work.
‘Wolves in sheep’s clothing’: California diocese warns about imposter priests
Oct 23, 2023 / 17:05 pmThe two unidentified men are falsely using the names of actual clergymen from Mexico.
Christian group says British teacher fired for refusing to teach ‘extreme LGBTQI lessons’
Oct 20, 2023 / 15:30 pmThe school had reportedly issued curriculum and teaching materials for Year 7 students affirming gender ideology.
Catholic Relief president on aid to Gaza: Let’s ‘get it going,’ ‘take care of these people’
Oct 20, 2023 / 10:10 amThe leader said he was hoping for a quick reopening of border access in Gaza and deployment of aid to stricken civilians in the war-torn area.
U.S. bishops’ plenary session to take place in November: Here’s what’s on the agenda
Oct 18, 2023 / 17:00 pmAll of the U.S. bishops will descend upon Baltimore next month for their 2023 Fall Plenary Assembly.
Pope Francis meets with U.S. LGBT group previously denounced by Vatican
Oct 17, 2023 / 18:30 pmPope Francis on Tuesday at his residence met with leadership from the U.S. LGBT organization New Ways Ministry.
Trump runs pro-life ads in Iowa following criticism over abortion comments
Oct 17, 2023 / 15:40 pmThe ads come following criticism of former President Donald Trump’s controversial comments on abortion.
Pastor removed from ministry after report about $200,000 in sex abuse hush money
Oct 16, 2023 / 17:40 pmFather Paschal Morlino, OSB, who has been removed from his 30-year tenure as pastor of a local parish, denies any wrongdoing.
Judge’s ruling forces Wichita Diocese to cancel ‘Mass for Life’ in front of abortion clinic
Oct 13, 2023 / 10:58 amSedgwick County Chief Judge Jeffery Goering signed a temporary restraining order on Oct. 6, which, in effect, prohibited the Mass from taking place.
Firebombed pro-life pregnancy center files FACE Act lawsuit
Oct 11, 2023 / 12:00 pmCEO Jim Harden said in a statement about the suit: “It is ridiculous that as pro-life citizens we are forced to do the job of both the FBI and DOJ.”
Two 12-year-olds identified as vandals in Massachusetts church fire
Oct 10, 2023 / 13:30 pmThe two juveniles, a boy and a girl, will not face any charges at this time, police said.
Pregnant woman given abortion pill by mistake; Nevada CVS fined $10,000
Oct 10, 2023 / 13:00 pmTimika Thomas was undergoing in vitro fertilization and had just had two embryos placed in her womb when the pharmacy dispensed the wrong prescription.
St. John Henry Newman’s insights on the Blessed Virgin Mary
Oct 9, 2023 / 04:00 amNewman, whose conversion to Catholicism rocked the 19th-century English world, devoted a portion of his autobiography defending the Immaculate Conception.
Pope Francis remembers Cardinal Toppo of India for ‘zeal for the spread of the Gospel’
Oct 6, 2023 / 12:25 pmCardinal Telesphore Toppo was the “first and only cardinal of the tribal communities of Asia,” said Archbishop Andrews Thazhath.
Colorado Supreme Court to hear cake baker’s latest religious freedom case
Oct 5, 2023 / 17:11 pmJack Phillips is being sued by Autumn Scardina for refusing to bake a cake intended to celebrate Scardina’s transgender self-identification.