Sister Pat Scherer, who worked for 35 years settling refugees in the Des Moines metro area, was honored recently with a gift of $1,000 given to St. Ambrose Refugee Ministry program in her name. She was honored as a finalist in the 2013 Lumen Christi Award through Catholic Extension. Bishop Richard Pates had nominated Sister Pat for the honor in light of her many years of dedicated assistance to refugees. She was one of 41 nominations.