Help Us Spread Tom's Story
Tom’s story of doing the ordinary, simple things of life to the best of his ability is a tremendous example for all of us. His life gives us all hope that if we live a life of service and sacrifice for others, doing our daily duty while cooperating with God’s Grace, truly amazing, heroic and saintly things are possible.
We aim to share Tom’s inspirational and uplifting story to as many as possible.
Ways to Spread Tom’s Story
Tell Others
Share Tom’s story with your friends and family. You can start by sending them this website using one of the buttons below!
Host a Presentation
Host a talk or presentation by Chris Vander Woude (or another member of the TVW Guild) on the Story of Tom Vander Woude at your parish or organization.
Give Away Holy Cards
Contact the TVW Guild to receive Diocesan Approved Tom Vander Woude Holy Cards to give out. (Requested Donation of $10 per 50 cards)
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Past and Upcoming Talks
Past Talks
| July 2025 | Clarksville, MD | St. Joseph's Catholic Church |
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| September 2025 | Arlington, VA | St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church |
| September 2025 | Los Angeles, CA | St. Edward Catholic Church Men's Group |
| September 2025 | Los Angeles, CA | JSerra High School |
| September 2025 | Los Angeles, CA | Orange Catholic Foundation |
| September 2025 | Bronxville, NY | St. Joseph's Catholic Church |
| October 2025 | Lafayette, IN | St. Boniface Catholic Church |
| October 2025 | Carmel, IN | Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church |
| October 2025 | Lafayette, IN | Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church |
| October 2025 | Wyoming, OH | St. James of the Valley Catholic Church |
| November 2025 | Charlotte, NC | Belmont Abbey College Tennis |
| November 2025 | Charlotte, NC | St. Ann's Catholic Church |
| November 2025 | Springfield, VA | St. Raymond of Penaforte Catholic Church |
| November 2025 | Fairfax, VA | St. Leo's Catholic Church Men's Group |
| 1/12/2026 | New York City, NY | St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church |
| 1/23/2026 | San Francisco, CA | Walk for Life-West Coast |
| 2/7/2026 | Dallas, TX | Mater Dei Catholic Church |
| 2/9/2026 | Dallas, TX | Faustina Academy |
| 2/9/2026 | Dallas, TX | University of Dallas |
| 2/10/2026 | Farmers Branch, TX | Mary Immaculate School |
| 2/16/2026 | Manassas, VA | All Saints Catholic Church K of C |
| 2/19/2026 | Ocala, FL | Queen of Peace Catholic Church K of C |
| 2/23/2026 | Inverness, FL | Small Group |
| 3/7/2026 | Dumfries, VA | Porto Charities |
| 3/8/2026 | Manassas, VA | Parents of Arlington Seminarians |
| 3/17/2026 | Manassas, VA | High School Boys Retreat |
| 4/11/2026 | Colorado Springs, CO | Inferno Men's Club |
| 4/13/2026 | Denver, CO | Inferno Men's Club |
| 4/14/2026 | Denver, CO | Fire Foundation and Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Victory |
| 4/20/2026 | Falls Church, VA | St. James Catholic Church |
| 4/25/2026 | Annandale, VA | Holy Spirit Catholic Church |
| 4/28/2026 | Annapolis, MD | US Naval Academy |
| 5/6/2026 | Pensacola, FL | St. Thomas More Parish |
| 5/7/2026 | Pensacola, FL | Chesterton Academy of Floriday Martyrs |
| 5/8/2026 | Gulf Breeze, FL | St. Ann |
Upcoming Talks
| 5/28/2026 | Louisville, KY | Catholic Renewal Project |
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| 5/31/2026 | Louisville, KY | St. Louis Bertrand |
| 6/1/2026 | Louisville, KY | St. Louis Bertrand |
| 7/28/2026 | Chicago, IL | To be announced |
| 9/12/2026 | Fairfax, VA | St. Leo the Great Date Night |
| 9/18/2026 | Nashville, TN | Nashville Dominicans |
| 9/24/2026 | Ann Arbor, MI | To be announced |
| 10/22/2026 | Mendaville, LA | To be announced |