Featuring Chris Vander Woude

The Catholic Church is currently investigating the sainthood cause of Tom Vander Woude, a Virginia father of seven who died in 2008 after jumping into a septic tank to save his son with Down syndrome. His son, Chris Vander Woude, is actively traveling across the United States to share his father's story and promote his canonization.

In the News

https://www.catholicherald.com/article/local/diocese-considers-sainthood-cause-for-christendoms-former-athletic-director/

https://www.christendom.edu/2026/02/03/former-athletic-director-tom-vander-woudes-heroic-life-may-one-day-lead-to-sainthood/

Location: Fox River Area (St. Charles/Geneva) in Kane County, IL

Exact Location TBA

Timing

7:30 Gather/Fellowship
8:00 Short Presentation and Discussion
9:00 Pizza/Fellowship

Notes

The event is open to men only.
- Men between 18 and 21 are welcome, but encouraged to be accompanied by someone 21+.
Pizza, wine, beer, & bourbon will be provided.
Cigar/pipe smoking is permitted outdoors weather permitting. Bring your own cigars.
Donations are being collected to offset costs of food/beverage and speaker stipend.
- You can donate online or with cash/check at the event.
- Checks should be made out to "John Paul II Renewal Center"
Questions? Contact Men@ClaymoreMilitesChristi.com

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Claymore Men's Night: Honoring Tom Vander Woude

Sharing Tom's heroic story through the words of his son, Chris Vander Woude