
ALT Washington Cardinal Wilton Gregory, at center, and Kelly Branaman, the Secretary for Catholic Schools and Superintendent of Schools for The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington at far left, joined the 10 Golden Apple Award winning Catholic school teachers for 2023 for a group photo after the May 18 dinner where the awards were presented. From left to right, they are: Kelly Branaman; Lurana Hogan of Holy Cross School in Garrett Park; Lauren Harper of Our Lady of Victory School in Washington; Catherine Williams of St. Raphael School in Rockville; Dominican Sister Mary Olivia Shirley of St. Anthony Catholic School in Washington; Cardinal Gregory; Jean Zwald of St. Peter School on Capitol Hill; Katie Cain of St. Jude Regional Catholic School in Rockville; Cheryl Kimm of St. Peter’s School in Waldorf; Carol Corgan of Gonzaga College High School in Washington; Amy Clayton of St. Jerome Academy in Hyattsville; and Christina Buzzeo of St. Mary’s School in Bryantown.(CS Photo/Mihoko Owada)

ALT Artwork by Emily Maradiaga, fifth grade, St. Mary’s School, Bryantown, Maryland “Mary is the light of the world. Without her, Jesus wouldn’t be here. Mary was very brave to say ‘yes’ to the angel. She had no clue what was going on. Mary represents bravery.” – Annabelle Payne, fifth grade, St. Mary’s School, Bryantown







































