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Arlington Diocese investigates sainthood cause for Thomas Vander Woude

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The Diocese of Arlington is beginning an investigation into a potential sainthood cause for Thomas Vander Woude. The diocese will start the information gathering stage to examine his life and potential for canonization.

Vander Woude, a farmer and airline pilot, died 18 years ago while saving his youngest son, Joseph, from drowning in a septic tank. Joseph has Down syndrome. Vander Woude was a father to seven sons.

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 14, 3:11 PM Catholic News Agency Sainthood cause for Virginia farmer who saved his son moves forward
  2. Sep 14, 4:30 PM National Catholic Register Sainthood Cause for Virginia Farmer Who Saved His Son Moves Forward
  3. Sep 14, 3:11 PM Catholic World Report Sainthood cause for Virginia farmer who saved his son moves forward
  4. Sep 15, 6:58 AM Catholic Star Herald Sainthood cause for Virginia farmer who saved his son moves forward
  5. Sep 15, 4:12 PM The Catholic Leader Sainthood cause moves forward for Virginia farmer and airline pilot who saved his drowning son
  6. Sep 16, 1:40 PM The Catholic Sun Virginia diocese investigates potential sainthood cause for Catholic father who saved his son
  7. Sep 16, 1:50 PM OSV News Virginia diocese investigates potential sainthood cause for Catholic father who saved his son
  8. Sep 16, 1:50 PM Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Virginia diocese investigates potential sainthood cause for Catholic father who saved his son

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