Carolyn Tanner Irish, who went from Mormonism to becoming the first woman to lead Utah’s Episcopal Diocese, dies
The pioneering cleric, daughter of business icon O.C. Tanner, spoke out against war and capital punishment and for immigration, the environment, LGBTQ rights and feminism.
(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) St. Mark's Cathedral's Bishop Carolyn Tanner Irish delivered a pastoral letter on the war during Sunday's service on April 26, 2004, in Salt Lake City. Irish died Tuesday.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.