Good morning, Hamilton County. The green economy is blooming faster than spring flowers, with clean energy jobs growing twice as fast as other sectors nationwide last year. Greater Cincinnati is tapping into this trend through conversations with local sustainability leaders, while the upcoming Earth Day Festival offers a Green Career Fair for those looking to join the environmental workforce. Whether you're seeking employment or simply curious about sustainable initiatives, April 26th might be worth marking on your calendar.
Meanwhile, Paula Hoeffer is challenging centuries of tradition as she prepares to become a Roman Catholic Woman Bishop next year, despite the Vatican's stance on female clergy. The former nun and longtime Catholic educator is forging her own spiritual path after 32 years in Catholic education. On the sports front, Moeller's baseball team continues its impressive season, improving to 9-1 after defeating St. Xavier 8-2, as local high school athletes showcase their talents across multiple sports.
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🌱 Green jobs are booming across America, but what about Cincinnati? Clean energy employment grew twice as fast as other sectors in 2023, adding 142,000 jobs nationwide according to a Department of Energy report. Greater Cincinnati is exploring this trend through discussions with local sustainability leaders, including representatives from Co-op Cincy, ORSANCO, and the Cincinnati Office of Environment & Sustainability. The region's upcoming Earth Day Festival will feature a Green Career Fair on April 26th. Questions remain about how the Trump administration might impact the future growth of these environmental positions locally.
✝️ Catholic woman defies Vatican to become bishop in Cincinnati. Paula Hoeffer, a lifelong Catholic and former nun, is set to become a Roman Catholic Woman Bishop in May 2025. She joined the Roman Catholic Womenpriests movement after being ordained as a priest in 2014, despite the Vatican not recognizing female clergy. Hoeffer left her religious order after falling in love and spent 32 years as a Catholic educator. Following Pope Francis' death, she shared her calling and hopes for the church's future on Cincinnati Edition.
🏆 Cincinnati high school sports scores showcase Moeller's baseball dominance. The Crusaders defeated St. Xavier 8-2, improving their record to 9-1 while St. X fell to 2-7. Other notable baseball results included Milford crushing Winton Woods 14-1 and Campbell County shutting out Boone County 11-0. In softball, Milford dominated Winton Woods in both games of a doubleheader, while boys tennis saw Cincinnati Country Day and Badin secure victories. Mariemont edged Lakota West 9-6 in boys lacrosse action.
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