TIMELINE
1867 first listing of Lawaan and Bolusao as visitas of the parish of Balangiga
April 11, 1961 erection of the Diocese of Borongan; Most Rev. Vicente P. Reyes, D.D. first bishop
September 8, 1961 erection of the Parish of Santo Nino, Lawa-an, Eastern Samar; Fr. Dionesio A. Chinel, first parish priest
October 18, 1961 first entry on the Register of Baptisms
December 15, 1961 first issued certificate of baptism
April 20, 1987 start of the construction of the new parish church under Rev. Fr. Jose Lugay
May 8, 1990 first PAGDAYAW street-dancing festival
May 8, 1991 second PAGDAYAW street-dancing festival
May 7, 1992 ordination of Fr. Dan G. Gañas
May 8, 1994 third PAGDAYAW street-dancing festival
January 20, 1996 start of the mission of the Redemptorist Mission Team (RMT)
June 10, 1996 end of the RMT mission
February 8, 1997 Knights of Columbus organized by Mr. Felix Cardoso
May 22, 1999 Diocesan Pentecost Vigil hosted by the Sto. Nino Parish, Lawaan. Theme: “The Father of Jesus, the Father of Mercies”
July 3, 2002 start of the construction of the new parish rectory
January 11, 2003 blessing of the new parish rectory
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