Rev. Valentine Ambrose "Val" McInnes

On Friday, August 21st, the Fr. Val McInnes Center will be dedicated on the site of the original Catholic Center in his memory. What a fine and appropriate tribute to his contribution to the spiritual journey of the many students at Tulane who were fortunate enough to encounter this extraordinary priest, friend, mentor and scholar. I was one of those students and look forward to being there to celebrate this wonderful event and dedication to my dear friend who righted my life course so many...

We all loved Father Val. He was always there for us. I now think of him often and his wise words on life. There can be no replacement for him but then he lives on in our hearts.
Eric, Kimberly and Alexandra

Fr. McInnes and the Tulane Catholic Center was my 'home away from home' during my time as a student at Tulane. Thank you, Father Val, for growing my faith. I am so glad the new Catholic Center will honor your memory.

Simon Mireles, A&S 1977

Fr Val helped my mother not to be afraid when she was dying.
His faith continues to be an inspiration to me. As my husband Mitch says,
Fr Val will live forever in our hearts.

Lynn and I are greatly saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Father Val. He has been a close friend of our family for many years, and was the priest who did our Pre-Cana instruction before we were married. We have enjoyed many happy times with Father Val when he was a guest in our home. He will live in our hearts forever.

Mitchell & Lynn Lathrop
San Diego, California

Father McInnes was truly a great man and was the most influential priest to our extended family. He baptized, married, converted,advised,burried, and consoled most of us. We will miss him greatly.

I remember Father McInnes well. In my first two years at Tulane, he was the chaplain/ pastor at the Newman Center. He was a lovely person and always very kind to me. ~ Anne (Reardon) Urbanski, Madison, WI

Fr Val McInnes was a true leader, teacher, inspiration and he leaves us a wonderful legacy of Faith, Hope & Charity! I am a better person for having met him. I will pray for, and to him. Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.