...with the jeweled necklace given to her on this occasionOur statue of Maria Engelport...A gift offered to His Excellency Monsignor Peters containing products from the convent...as well as Mr. Manfred Schnur, Deputy Prefect of the district of Cochem-Zell, which is Maria Engelport’s district...Mr. Peter Bleser, member of the Federal Parliament in Berlin addressed a few words to us...Many representatives of the community and civic life accepted the invitation to join us for this anniversary.Canon von Menshengen, Prior of Maria Engelport, thanked the Auxiliary Bishop several times for his paternal presence and the support he’s given us since our arrival in 2014.A small reception was planned at the end of the ceremony.Due to health restrictions, seats were added outside with a screen to follow the ceremony....and delivered a sermon. Referring to the name of the Convent, he said, among other things: "Engelport - the gate of angels: this name is special and speaks for itself. Angels waiting for us here and welcoming us. Messengers of God, announcing His presence and at the same time instructing us to praise and glorify God"He exposed the Blessed Sacrament...The Auxiliary Bishop of Trier, Monsignor Peters, was kind enough to travel for the occasion and take part in our joy.Dishes, cleaning, cooking and preparing the refectory for our many guests who came for this occasion.During the community celebration after Holy Mass, Monsignor Schmitz wished to express all his gratitude to our founders, Monsignor Wach and Canon Mora...The 30th anniversary of the Institute was celebrated at Maria Engelport on the first Sunday of September. In thanksgiving, Monsignor Schmitz, our Vicar General, offered a necklace to the Blessed Virgin...emphasizing, in particular, the difficulties they were able to overcome and that they were not afraid of any hard work
