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Diocese considers sainthood cause for Christendom’s former athletic director

Article by Zach Smith at the Arlington Catholic Herald

Tom Vander Woude Given St. Gianna Molla Award for Pro-Life Heroism at Walk for Life West Coast

Article by Kate Quiñones at EWTN News

Thomas Vander Woude and Love Like the Father

Article by Clare Kneusel-Nowak for Denver Catholic

‘He knew what he was called to do’: The heroic story of Tom Vander Woude, Virginia Catholic man who died saving his son

Article by Grace Porto for CatholicVote

He Changed Our Daily Lives: Diocese Considers Sainthood for Hero Dad

Article by Tom Hoopes for Benedictine College

Diocese investigates sainthood cause of Virginia father who saved son

Article by Kate Quiñones for Catholic News Agency

This is true fatherhood: My dad's final act defined love and manhood

Article by Chris Vander Woude for Lifestyle by Blaze Media

A saint for Down Syndrome

New York Post article discussing the heroic sacrifice of Tom Vander Woude

I Thought That Name Sounded Familiar…

Printing of a homily by Deacon Greg Kandra which appeared in Aleteia.

Friends remember man who died saving Down Syndrome son

Catholic News Agency article about Tom Vander Woude

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EWTN Homily Oct 31st, 2025

Homily by Father Joseph Mary, MFVA, broadcast on EWTN on October 31st, 2025

The Heights Podcsat

Ordinary and Heroic Virtue: The Story of Tom Vander Woude

The Intentional Household Podcast

Chris Vander Woude as a guest on the Intentional Household Podcast speaking about his father and the cause for Canonization.

A Father's Sacrifice

Thomas S. Vander Woude gave his life for his youngest son, Joseph. In this video, members of the Vander Woude family remember their husband and dad. They also share what Thomas' life and death taught them about living life well, sacrifice... and faith. A video by Focus on the Family.

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The Catholic Sportsman Show Podcast

Chris Vander Woude presenting Tom Vander Woude -- A Saint is a Sinner That Never Gives Up

He Leadeth Me Podcast, FOCUS

Season 4, Episode 7: A Father's Legacy: The Life and Faith of Tom Vander Woude

Catholic Views Podcast, Diocese of Sioux Falls

Episode 83: Faithful life and heroic death of Tom Vander Woude

The Cardinal Newman Society Podcast

Episode 46: A Father’s Sacrifice and the Power of Faithful Catholic Education with Chris VanderWoude

Catholic Link Podcast

Virtuous Fatherhood with Chris Vander Woude

Bishop Michael Burbidge issues Edict regarding Tom Vander Woude’s possible cause for canonization!

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