Diocese of Caozhou/Heze [Tsaochow]

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)
• [Charles Li Ming-yuan] † (1 Jun 1958 Ordained Bishop - 1966 Died)
• Joseph Wang Dianduo, O.A.R. † (8 Dec 1996 Ordained Bishop - 27 Jul 2004 Died)

Historical Summary

Statistics

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

• Wang Chengli (Apostolic Administrator: 2004)

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• Franz Hoowaarts, S.V.D. † (Vicar Apostolic: 12 Nov 1934; Bishop: 11 Apr 1946 to 24 Mar 1954)
• [Charles Li Ming-yuan] † (Bishop: 1 Jun 1958 to 1966)
• Joseph Wang Dianduo, O.A.R. † (Bishop: 8 Dec 1996 to 27 Jul 2004)

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