This March, the Banal Na Pag-aaral will renew one of its most prominent Lenten traditions, the production of “The Savior of the New City”, the story of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. After a seven-year hiatus, the BNP is proud to bring back this powerful, moving drama, which will be presented for the first time in its very own BNP Cultural and Arts Center in Ontario, California.

Since its humble beginnings on a small stage at Camp Josepho in Pacific Palisades, California in 1985, “The Savior of the New City” has attracted thousands of people from around the world to witness the story of Jesus Christ. What began as a simple Holy Week presentation has since evolved into a grand production filled with vivid imagery and powerful performances.

The Banal Na Pag-aaral has taken the production to various places, including the Manila Film Center in the Philippines, the Chabot College of Performing Arts Center in Oakland, the Rosemead Auditorium in Los Angeles, as well as the Bridges Auditorium in Claremont.

The all-volunteer cast and crew are members of the Banal Na Pag-aaral family who devote countless hours each year towards the success of this production. Under the guidance of the director and writer of “The Savior of the New City”, Sister Salve Stuart, the performance of the cast is not only a reflection of their talent, but of their faith in and love for God. This year they hope to once again deliver the universal message of love to the hearts of the people, and invoke in each one an inner awakening of their love for God.