Peter Lynch Day was established in 2023 to honor Peter for his leadership and lifelong commitment to ensuring that Catholic education provides hope, prosperity, and opportunity for students faculty and families of all backgrounds, cultures, and faiths for generations to come. The annual day of service is an opportunity for schools to celebrate Peter’s values and pass them along to their school communities.
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Peter Lynch Day was announced on April 27, 2023, at the Building Minds Scholarship Fund’s Annual Dinner Celebration, which honored Peter for his 33 years of leadership. Peter’s dedication and commitment to Catholic education has allowed thousands of children to receive a high-quality education and positively impact the trajectory of their lives.
Peter Lynch Day is held annually on or around May 11th, which is Peter and Carolyn’s wedding anniversary, the day they entered into a life of giving and love together.
How schools celebrate Peter Lynch Day is entirely up to them as every school community is unique. It could be anything from a community service project, a community retreat or reflection, a day of giving, or simply a day to take a few moments to share the values that Peter has stood for.