The Roman Catholic Diocese of Chaozhou/Shíuchow/Shaoguan (Latin: Sciaoceuven(sis), Chinese: 韶州, 韶關) is a diocese located in the city of Chaozhou in the ecclesiastical province of Guangzhou in China.
History
- April 9, 1920: Established as the Apostolic Vicariate of Siuchow 韶州 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Guangzhou 廣州
- April 11, 1946: Promoted as Diocese of Siuchow/Shaozhou 韶州
(Chaozhou is exactly another city in Guangdong Province, based on the current Chinese pinyin system)
Leadership
- Bishops of Chaozhou 韶州 (Roman rite)
- Vicars Apostolic of Siuchow 韶州 (Roman Rite) Bishop Ignazio Canazei, S.D.B. (July 24, 1930 – April 11, 1946); Saint Bishop Luigi Versiglia, S.D.B. (雷鳴道) (April 22, 1920 – February 25, 1930)