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MAJOR NEWS! Bishop Burbidge has issued an edict requesting any useful information for the diocesan investigation into Tom Vander Woude’s possible cause for canonization, marking a major step in the Diocesan Inquiry phase.
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It’s been 18 years since Thomas Vander Woude gave his life to save his son Joseph from drowning in a septic tank. Now, the Arlington diocese is investigating his cause for canonization. bit.ly/4gU7lxC

Potential sainthood cause progresses for Tom Vander Woude, who saved son - Arlington Catholic Herald

It’s been 18 years since Thomas Vander Woude gave his life to save his son Joseph from drowning in a septic tank. Now, the Arlington diocese is investigating his cause for canonization.

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InfoCatólica@InfoCatolicaSep 14
La Diócesis de Arlington abre la causa de Thomas Vander Woude, muerto al salvar a su hijo con síndrome de Down infocatolica.com/?t=noticia&…

La Diócesis de Arlington abre la causa de Thomas Vander Woude, muerto al salvar a su hijo con...

Murió asfixiado en una fosa séptica sosteniendo en alto a su hijo. Su obispo abre ahora su causa de beatificación y advierte de entrada que no es por aquel desenlace, sino por los sesenta y seis años

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Santos de nuestros tiempos: La Diócesis de Arlington abre la causa de Thomas Vander Woude, muerto al salvar a su hijo con síndrome de Down infocatolica.com/?t=noticia&…

La Diócesis de Arlington abre la causa de Thomas Vander Woude, muerto al salvar a su hijo con...

Murió asfixiado en una fosa séptica sosteniendo en alto a su hijo. Su obispo abre ahora su causa de beatificación y advierte de entrada que no es por aquel desenlace, sino por los sesenta y seis años

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Catholic World Report@cworldreportSep 15
The sainthood cause for Tom Vander Woude, a Catholic father of seven who died saving his youngest son, moves to the information gathering stage.catholicworldreport.com/2026…

Sainthood cause for Virginia farmer who saved his son moves forward

The sainthood cause for Tom Vander Woude, a Catholic father of seven who died saving his youngest son, moves to the information gathering stage.

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The sainthood cause for Tom Vander Woude, a Catholic father of seven who died saving his youngest son, moves to the information-gathering stage. ewtnnews.com/world/us/sainth…

Sainthood cause for Virginia farmer who saved his son moves forward

The sainthood cause for Tom Vander Woude, a Catholic father of seven who died saving his youngest son, moves to the information gathering stage.

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Christendom College
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The edict from Bishop Michael Burbidge is the first public notification that a cause for canonization for former Athletics Director Tom Vander Woude is being considered. ow.ly/MRsy50ZNufL

Potential Sainthood Cause Progresses for Former Athletics Director Tom Vander Woude

The edict is the first public notification that a cause for canonization of former Athletics Director Tom Vander Woude is being considered.

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Bishop Burbidge has issued an Edict concerning Thomas Stephen Vander Woude as part of the investigation of his cause for canonization. The diocese now asks the faithful to make known any useful information they may have regarding the Cause, whether favorable or unfavorable. arlingtondiocese.org/2026/09…

Edict of Bishop Michael F. Burbidge Concerning Thomas Steven Vander Woude - Catholic Diocese of...

The Catholic Diocese of Arlington has received a request that a Cause for the Beatification and Canonization of Mr. Thomas Steven Vander Woude, a husband and

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The diocese has asked Catholics to submit testimony, writings and other documents that could shed light on Thomas Vander Woude’s reputation for holiness. thecatholicherald.com/articl…

Diocese of Arlington seeks information on cause for canonisation

The diocese has asked Catholics to submit testimony, writings and other documents that could shed light on Thomas Vander Woude’s reputation for holiness

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Sachin Jose
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Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge has issued an edict calling for information about the life and virtues of Tom Vander Woude, former Christendom College athletic director, as the Diocese considers a possible cause for canonization. Vander Woude died in 2008 after sacrificing his life to save his son with Down syndrome, and the Diocese is asking those who knew him or have relevant information to come forward.
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Catholic Herald@acatholicheraldSep 10
Potential sainthood cause progresses for Tom Vander Woude, who saved son. bit.ly/46QHpyc

Edict - Arlington Catholic Herald

Thomas Stephen Vander Woude was born April 24, 1942, in Sioux Falls, S.D., into a devout Catholic family. After graduating from Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., he married Mary Ellen Earley Dec....

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The cause for canonization of Tom Vander Woude, a Virginia father who gave his life to save his son, continues to progress as his extraordinary example of faith, love, and selfless sacrifice inspires others to pursue holiness in their own lives. Read the full story from the Arlington Catholic Herald: catholicherald.com/article/l…

Potential sainthood cause progresses for Tom Vander Woude, who saved son - Arlington Catholic Herald

It’s been 18 years since Thomas Vander Woude gave his life to save his son Joseph from drowning in a septic tank. Now, the Arlington diocese is investigating his cause for canonization.

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This week's Catholic Patriotic Minute remembers Tom Vande Woude; a faithful Catholic father and Navy pilot who died saving his 20 year old down syndrome son from drowning in a septic tank. Learn about the fruitfulness of this man's life: cforc.com/2026/09/tom-vander…
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McKenna Snow@McKennaSnow_Sep 8
This is an incredibly powerful story of heroic fatherhood. May Tom Vander Woude rest in peace.
Tom Vander Woude Guild@tvwguildSep 8
18 years ago today, Tom Vander Woude sacrificed his life to save his son with Down syndrome. Tom had a strong devotion to the Blessed Mother. She called him home on her birthday. Watch his inspiring story told by @ZealeMedia: zeale.co/shows/forgotten-usa…
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Matthew Roth@MatthewJRothSep 8
Greater love than this no man hath, that a man lay down his life for his friends John 15:13 I’ll let the screenshots tell Thomas Vander Woude’s story A movement has begun to work for the cause for his canonization A short thread. 1/
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18 years ago today, Tom Vander Woude sacrificed his life to save his son with Down syndrome. Tom had a strong devotion to the Blessed Mother. She called him home on her birthday. Watch his inspiring story told by @ZealeMedia: zeale.co/shows/forgotten-usa…
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Check out @ZealeMedia's new documentary about Tom Vander Woude!
Christendom College
@ChristendomVAJun 3
Former Christendom College Athletics Director Tom Vander Woude’s heroic life is the focus of a powerful new documentary released this week. 🔗: ow.ly/T5PC50Z7mfL

New Documentary Highlights Heroic Life and Legacy of Former Christendom Athletic Director Tom...

Former Christendom Athletics Director Tom Vander Woude’s heroic life is the focus of a powerful new documentary released this week by Zeale.

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Grab some tissues and watch @ZealeMedia's powerful new documentary about Tom Vander Woude. Heartfelt interviews with Tom's wife and sons showcase the remarkable man, devoted husband, and caring father he was. No greater love has a man than to lay down his life for a friend.
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@ZealeMediaJun 2
A legacy that lives on. 🇺🇸 Tom Vander Woude gave his life saving one of his sons from drowning. In a new episode of "Forgotten USA," Tom’s wife and sons reflect on his extraordinary legacy of faith, sacrifice, and devotion to family. Watch now 👇 bit.ly/ForgottenUSA-S1E6
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Today Tom Vander Woude would have turned 84 years old. He was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on April 24, 1942. Read more about his life, sacrificial death for his son, and his potential cause for canonization in @EWTNews. ewtnnews.com/world/us/dioces…

Diocese investigates sainthood cause of Virginia father who saved son

A group of Catholics is working with the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, to open the cause for sainthood for Tom Vander Woude, who gave his life for his son.

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New story from @LifeSite's @PatrickDDelaney, reporting on the steps being taken towards Tom Vander Woude's potential cause for canonization.
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Diocese of Arlington investigates sainthood cause for father who died saving son - LifeSite

Former Christendom College athletic director Tom Vander Woude died in 2008 after jumping into a septic tank to save his son with Down syndrome who had fallen in.

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