Yesterday, 8/4/2023, we received a highly awaited phone call from the Diocese stating that Bishop Burbidge is requesting that the Board Members of the Tom Vander Woude Guild meet with the Vicar General of the Diocese. This meeting is to discuss, clarify, and proceed with the “next practical step(s)” in the process of Thomas S. Vander Woude being designated a Servant of God. The meeting will be scheduled for some mutually acceptable time in September.
There are still many steps and much work that must be done which would allow sufficient information for Bishop Burbidge to thoughtfully and prayerfully be able to make a decision regarding the “official start” of Tom Vander Woude’s process toward Canonization. We all pray that the upcoming meeting in September will be extremely productive. We also pray that everyone who knew, respected, and loved Tom prays for the Bishop’s favorable decision.
Please tell other people about the existence of the tvwguild.org website. Also, about the formation of the Guild and its initial goal to have Tom designated as a Servant of God in celebration of the Arlington Diocese’s 50th Anniversary.
Please remember to bookmark our website and “spread the word”: www.tvwguild.org
Finally, your kind and generous donations are truly appreciated and always welcome.
Sincere blessings to you all,
Keith Henderson
Board Chairman,
Tom Vander Woude Guild
P O Box 193
Front Royal, VA 22630
Email: [email protected]