Val Handwerker A lifelong Memphian and Catholic priest for 45 years, Valentine Handwerker is pastor of St. Patrick Parish in South Downtown. A future tied to its past in South Downtown Memphis By Val Handwerker Published: June 10, 2019 5:34 PM CT Op-Ed Topics Foote Homes St. Patrick Catholic Church Comment On This Story Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.