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A Story Worth Hearing in Person
Chris Vander Woude in Chicagoland
Limited July Event Series
July 28 – Aug. 1, 2026 • Chicago-area events
Don’t miss this rare chance to hear the inspiring story of Tom Vander Woude: his faithful life & fatherhood, and heroic sacrifice for his son.
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A Father’s Love.
A Catholic Witness.
Tom Vander Woude was a Catholic husband, father, and coach remembered for his deep faith, devoted fatherhood, and heroic love.
In 2008, he gave his life while rescuing his son Joseph, who has special needs, after Joseph fell into a septic tank. Chris Vander Woude will share not only what happened that day, but the faithful life that made such love possible.
The Diocese of Arlington Virginia has opened an investigation of his life and virtues as a first step in the Catholic Church's process for considering someone for sainthood.
Upcoming Chicago-area Events
Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. - John 15:13
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