John Paul II hosting special Mass for Veterans Day

John Paul II Catholic School will commemorate and honor veterans at a special Mass on Thursday.

The school community will gather at 9:15 a.m. in the JPII Athletic Center at the Ridgeland school, 4211 Okatie Hwy. Special veteran speakers, intentions and prayers will be highlighted.

JPII has reached out to the many military families who are part of the school community as well as those in the neighboring parishes to be a part of the event.

This story was originally published November 7, 2016 at 9:36 AM with the headline "John Paul II hosting special Mass for Veterans Day."