Diocese of Caozhou/Heze [Tsaochow]

Dioecesis Zaoceuvensis

Bishop(s)

Vacant

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Elevated: 11 April 1946
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Jinan [Tsinan]
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: China
Square Kilometers: 13,000 (5,021 Square Miles)
Mailing Address: Catolic Mission, Bishop's House, Heze, Shandong, China

Historical Details

Vicariate Apostolic of Tsaochowfu
- Latin Name: de Tsaochowfu
- Erected: 12 November 1934
- Vicariate
- Country: China

Past and Present Ordinaries

Franz Hoowaarts, S.V.D. † (12 Nov 1934 Appointed - 24 Mar 1954 Died)

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
Vicariate Apostolic of Tsaochowfu
12 November 1934	Erected		Vicariate Apostolic of Tsaochowfu (erected)
Diocese of Caozhou/Heze [Tsaochow]
11 April 1946	Elevated	Vicariate Apostolic of Tsaochowfu	Diocese of Caozhou/Heze [Tsaochow]

Year Catholics Total Population Percent Catholic Diocesan Priests Religious Priests Total Priests Catholics Per Priest Permanent Deacons Male Religious Female Religious Parishes Source

Diocese of Caozhou/Heze [Tsaochow]

1950 74,013 4,000,000 1.9% 12 37 49 1,510 49 ap2002

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
Diocese of Caozhou/Heze [Tsaochow]
1950	74,013	4,000,000	1.9%	12	37	49	1,510			49		ap2002

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

Affiliated Bishops, Living

None

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

Franz Hoowaarts, S.V.D. † (Vicar Apostolic: 12 Nov 1934; Bishop: 11 Apr 1946 to 24 Mar 1954)