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  • Sister Jean Dies at 106: Legendary Loyola Basketball Chaplain and March Madness Icon Passes Away

    10/10/2025 10:55:26 AM PDT · by nickcarraway · 2 replies
    CBS News ^ | Matt Norlander & Jordan Dajani
    Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt gained national attention during the men's team run to the 2018 Final FourDolores Bertha Schmidt, who became known across the country as Sister Jean, the beloved and enthusiastic chaplain of Loyola Chicago basketball, died Thursday at 106 years old. "Loyola University Chicago is greatly saddened to confirm the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM," the university announced. "This is a tremendous loss of someone who touched the lives of so many people. We appreciate everyone's thoughts & prayers during this difficult time." Sister Jean served Loyola's students for more than six decades, retiring just last...