About the Episcopal Diocese of Utah

The Rt. Rev. Carolyn Tanner Irish, Tenth Bishop of Utah

Carolyn Tanner Irish became bishop of the Diocese of Utah in 1996. At that time she became the fourth woman elected bishop to head a diocese in the Episcopal Church USA and is one of only 12 female bishops in the worldwide Anglican Communion. She is spiritual leader of nearly 6,000 Episcopalians in 22 Utah congregations and one northern Arizona parish.

The following message was issued by the House of Bishops at the conclusion of their meeting in Navasota, TX. Bishop Irish will give a more personal report during the Affirmation program at All Saints Church on Saturday, March 31st, after which her report will be posted on this web page (see below.)

Bishops' 'Mind of the House' resolutions

(please note, the following links are PDF files)

House of Bishop's Report to the Diocese given March 31, 2007 by Bishop Irish

Memo from the Chancellor on the Constitutional and Canonical issues arising from Primates' Communique

Biography of Bishop Irish

The Bishop's 2006 Convention Address

The Bishop's 2005 Convention Address

The Bishop's Response to the Bombing in London (July 7, 2005)

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