The Roman Catholic Diocese of Caozhou/Tsaochow/Heze (, ) 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)
References
GCatholic.org Catholic Hierarchy