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Sister Jean passes at 106
Posted on 10/10/25 at 7:42 am
Posted on 10/10/25 at 7:42 am
quote:ESPN
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved, longtime chaplain of the Loyola-Chicago men's basketball team who became a folk hero during its Cinderella run to the Final Four in 2018, died Thursday, the school said.
She was 106.
"In many roles at Loyola over the course of more than 60 years, Sister Jean was an invaluable source of wisdom and grace for generations of students, faculty, and staff," Loyola president Mark C. Reed said. "While we feel grief and a sense of loss, there is great joy in her legacy. Her presence was a profound blessing for our entire community, and her spirit abides in thousands of lives. In her honor, we can aspire to share with others the love and compassion Sister Jean shared with us."
Sister Jean -- born Dolores Bertha Schmidt on Aug. 21, 1919, then taking the name Sister Jean Dolores in 1937 -- joined the staff at Loyola-Chicago in 1991. Three years later, she became part of the basketball team, first as an academic adviser before transitioning to chaplain. Health issues caused her to step down from her role in August.
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Posted on 10/10/25 at 7:42 am to bigjoe1
That is sad and at the same time active in the 100s is amazing.
Posted on 10/10/25 at 7:44 am to bigjoe1
Posted on 10/10/25 at 7:46 am to bigjoe1
She seemed like a really awesome lady. RIP Sister Jean
Posted on 10/10/25 at 8:41 am to bigjoe1
At least she got a few days of retirement
Posted on 10/10/25 at 9:24 am to bigjoe1
Praying for the Lord’s Divine Mercy. Godspeed, Sister Jean.
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