Schola Cantorum Banatensis - Banate Catholic Singers

14/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Ms. Mila Lyn Bañaria!

We join the community in a spirit of immense joy and gratitude as we celebrate the installation of Ms. Mila Lyn Bañaria, OCDS, as the new Principal III of Banate National High School.

As a professed member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites, Ms. Bañaria brings a unique heart of service and prayerful leadership to this vital role.

We rejoice and thank God for this significant milestone, recognizing it as a blessing not only for the school but for the entire community and the Church.

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

May her tenure be guided by wisdom and grace, and may all things be restored in Christ under her dedicated leadership.

We look forward to seeing Banate National High School flourish under her guidance.

To God be the glory! 🕊️📖✨

08/01/2026

AVISO | 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐨

5:30 AM - Procession
7:00 AM - Mass

The Journey of the Black Nazarene: A History of the Traslación 🇵🇭🙏
Did you know that the "Traslación" we witness every January 9th is not actually the Feast of the Black Nazarene (which is on Good Friday), but a commemoration of a historic move?

1. The Arrival (1606)
The image of the Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno was brought to the Philippines from Mexico by Augustinian Recollect missionaries on May 31, 1606. Originally, the image was housed in a church in Bagumbayan (now Luneta).

2. The First Move (1608)
A few years later, the image was moved to the San Nicolas de Tolentino Church in Intramuros. For over a century, the Nazareno stayed within the "Walled City."

3. The Iconic "Traslación" (1787)
The "Traslación" (which means "transfer") specifically refers to the solemn transfer of the image from Intramuros to Quiapo Church. This was ordered by the Archbishop of Manila, Basilio Sancho de Santas Justa y Rufina, in 1787.

4. Why We Walk Today
What started as a simple transfer of a religious icon has transformed into one of the world's largest displays of religious devotion.
• The Barefoot Procession: Devotees walk without shoes to imitate Christ’s walk to Calvary.
• The Struggle for the Rope: Pulling the lubid (rope) symbolizes the desire to help Jesus carry His cross.

5. Survival through History
The Black Nazarene has survived fires, earthquakes, and the total destruction of Manila during WWII in 1945. For devotees, the Nazareno is a symbol of the Filipino people: wounded and burdened, yet always standing and resilient.
Today, we continue the tradition—not just as a procession, but as a collective prayer of a nation.

Viva Señor Nazareno! ❤️‍🔥

07/01/2026

Schola Cantorum Banatensis was truly honored to sing yesterday at St. Clement’s Church for the wedding of Rovilyn and CJ. 🤍🎶

Our heartfelt thanks to the Lacupa and Deslate Families for trusting and choosing Schola Cantorum Banatensis to be part of such a meaningful and joyous celebration. It was a blessing to share our music on your special day.

✨ We are now OPEN for BOOKINGS ✨
Schola Cantorum Banatensis is available for weddings, burials, reunions, and other special occasions.

For inquiries and reservations, please don’t hesitate to send us a message. We would be honored to sing for you and your loved ones. 🎼⛪💍

02/01/2026

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐇 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓!

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨n𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬.

January 10, 2026
La Isabelita Hall within the
Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Registration fee of 300.00 is required

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐛𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬.

𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬.

For Registration, kindly visit the following:

Jaro Cathedral Parish Office
-Mr. Albert Yanga

Archbishop's Palace
-Ms. Victoria Alojado

31/12/2025

26/12/2025

in 1818, an Austrian priest, Josef Mohr, unveiled his new carol, ‘Silent Night’. The carol we sing today is not quite the same as the original. During its early days, it was faster and jauntier – a long way from the gentle ballad we know and love in the 21st century.

📸 Getty

26/12/2025

The oldest score of Adeste fideles (circa 1740).

25/12/2025

Our Best for the Newborn King. ✨🇵🇭
Tonight, on this Holy Night, we don our traditional Barong and Filipiniana—wearing our heritage with pride to welcome the Savior of the world.
The waiting is over. The manger is filled. Let the bells ring and the choir sing: Gloria in Excelsis Deo!
A blessed and meaningful Christmas to you and your families!