Roman Catholic Diocese of Caozhou

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Caozhou/Tsaochow/Heze (Zaoceuven(sis), ) is a diocese located in the city of Caozhou in the ecclesiastical province of Jinan in China.

History

 * November 12, 1934: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Caozhoufu 曹州府 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Yanzhoufu 兖州府
 * April 11, 1946: Promoted as Diocese of Caozhou 曹州 (中文)

Leadership

 * Bishops of Caozhou 曹州 (Roman rite)
 * Bishop Joseph Wang Dian-duo (1996 - July 27, 2004)
 * Bishop Francesco Hoowaarts, S.V.D. (April 11, 1946 – March 24, 1954)
 * Vicars Apostolic of Caozhoufu 曹州府 (Roman Rite)
 * Bishop Francesco Hoowaarts, S.V.D. (November 12, 1934 – April 11, 1946)