Saint Isidore the Worker Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Laua-an, Antique, Philippines.
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History
The church in Laua-an was established in 1766, and according to historical records its settlement was organized into a town during the colonial period. It was located in Nalupa Nuevo, so-named after the Nalupa River by which its first pueblo was first located.
During the American period, the town hall of Barbaza was razed to the ground. Thus, it was reduced into a village along with Guisijan and annexed to Laua-an by virtue of Act No. 961 on October 23, 1903.
On June 1, 1908, the seat of government was transferred to the house of Capitan Justiniano Barrientos in Barbaza pursuant to Act No. 1748 of the Philippines Commission and Executive Order No. 14 issued by Governor General James F. Smith.
Laua-an’s municipal status was affirmed through Executive Order No. 129 by Governor-General Francis Burton Harrison on January 1, 1915.
Architecture
The footpath leads to the ramp and stairs, and up to the simple portico and the entrance. The church’s facade is punctured by slit windows. The minimalist bell tower and the statue of the patron are found in the gospel side.
Celebration
The feast day of St. Isidore is May 15.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of Saint Isidore the Worker Church in Laua-an, Antique from June 9, 2025 to June 15, 2025. Please reach out to the church for an updated schedule. Additionally, you may also want to view mass schedules of churches in Laua-an.
Monday
- 6:00-7:00 AM
Tuesday
- 6:00-7:00 AM
Wednesday
- 5:00-6:00 PM (Our Lady of Perpetual Help)
Thursday
- 6:00-7:00 AM
Friday
- 6:00-7:00 AM
Saturday
- 6:00-7:00 AM
Sunday
- 5:30-6:30 AM
- 8:00-9:00 AM
Church information
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Saint Isidore the Worker Church in Laua-an, Antique |
| Address | Laua-an-Bugasong, Poblacion, Laua-an, Antique 5705 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Contact | 0905 740 5960 |
| sanisidrolabrador.la@gmail.com | |
| www.facebook.com | |
| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1766 |
| Age | 259 years |
| Status | Parish |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Jaro |
| Diocese | Diocese of San Jose de Antique |
| Vicariate | Central Vicariate |
| Patron | St. Isidore |
| Feast day | May 15 |
| Architecture | |
| Tower | 1 |
Nearby Churches
- Immaculate Conception Church in Guisijan, Laua-an, Antique
- St. Anthony de Padua Church in Barbaza, Antique
- St. Luke the Evangelist Church in Valderrama, Antique
- St. Nicholas de Tolentino Church in Tibiao, Antique
- Sto. Niño de Bugasong Church in Antique
References
- Diocese of San Jose de Antique. Retrieved December 24, 2023
- Act No. 961, October 23, 1903. Lawyerly PH. Retrieved December 24, 2023
- BRIEF HISTORY. Municipality of Laua-an. Retrieved December 24, 2023