The possible canonization of former Prince William County resident Tom Vander Woude has taken another step in that direction.
Michael F. Burbidge, the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, announced an edict Thursday that the diocese is now publicly accepting information from anyone about Vander Woude’s life, reputation for holiness, his offering of his life to save his youngest son and any favors received through his intercession.
The information is to be sent to the diocese, which will include everything in a file that will later be sent to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints in the Vatican. The edict will remain posted at various parishes and on diocesan media until the end of this year…