Father's Corner

Reverend Thomas P. Vander Woude

Father Vander Woude was ordained in 1992 for the diocese of Arlington. He attended Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and has a Bachelor of Arts in History from Christendom College.

Tom is the eldest son of Mary Ellen and Tom Vander Woude of Nokesville, VA . He has six brothers, five sisters-in-law and 28 nieces and nephews. His hobbies include jogging, golf and splitting wood.

Previous assignments include:

• 2006-2011 – Pastor of Queen of Apostles
• 2001-2006 – Pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary
• 1998-2001 – Parochial Vicar of St. Agnes
• 1994-1998 – Parochial Vicar of St. Catherine
• 1992-1994 – Parochial Vicar of St. Mary (Old Town)