Valentinus Paquay was a Belgian Catholic priest belonging to the Order of Friars Minor. Born in 1828 in Tongeren, he spent most of his religious life serving in Hasselt, where he held leadership roles such as prior and sub-prior. He gained recognition as an influential preacher and a spiritual director, frequently counseling others. His religious life was characterized by a deep commitment to the Eucharist and the Sacred Heart, devotions he actively encouraged among both the clergy and the laity.