Reverend Father Paul Scherer

SCHERER, THE REVEREND FATHER PAUL The Reverend Father Richard Paul Scherer, whose service as a Catholic Priest began more than 50 years ago in Pittsburgh, died December 21, 2007 in Miami, FL. Educated at St. Wendelin Elementary School, Pittsburgh, Pa., St. Vincent Preparatory School and St. Vincent College, Father Scherer was ordained a Priest at St. Vincent Basilica in Latrobe in 1949 after completing theological studies at St. Vincent Seminary. Following his ordination, Father Scherer served as Parochial Vicar in several parishes in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. While with the Diocese he was also active in many ministries of his assigned parishes and actively engaged in the Religious Vocational Programs, the Deanery Holy Name Society and the Catholic Committee on Scouting. As a young priest he had a yearning for the Health Care Ministry and his wish was fulfilled when the Archdiocese in Miami, Florida offered him the assignment as Chaplain and Director of Pastoral Care at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale in 1968 and later in the same role at Mercy Hospital in Miami. During his more than 24 years in the Health Care Ministry, Father Scherer held additional assignments in the Archdiocese of Miami as Priest Moderator of the Physicians Guild. Chaplain to the Council of Nurses, Director of Ministry to the Sick and its Chaplains and Director of the Respect for Life Program in the Province of Florida. In October, 1992, Father Scherer retired but continued his Priestly ministry by serving as Chaplain to the Knights of Columbus, Miami Council 1726 and assisting at Masses and other parish functions in the Archdiocese. In June, 1999, he celebrated 50 years in the Priesthood with a Mass of Thanksgiving in St. Wendelin Church, Pittsburgh, Pa. Earlier in 1999 Father Scherer observed his Golden Anniversary of the Priesthood at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Miami, Florida, with family and friends participating. A native of Pittsburgh, Father Scherer was the son of Charles E. Scherer Sr. and Amelia Rogin Scherer. He was predeceased by two brothers, Charles E. Jr. and John H. He is survived by brothers, William F. and Kenneth A. Scherer; a sister, Jean L. Mosesso and 19 nieces and nephews. Visitation 5:30 - 7:30 pm followed by a Mass of the Resurrection 7:30 pm Thursday, December 27th at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. A viewing and Mass will also be offered at St. Wendelin Catholic Church in Pittsburgh, PA followed by burial in the Parish cemetery on Sat., Dec. 29th. Contributions to the memory of Father Scherer may be made either to St. Wendelin Church; Holy Cross Hospital, 4725 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308, or to a favorite charity. VAN ORSDEL - CORAL GABLES 4600 SW 8 St 305-446-4412 Family Owned Since 1924 To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.