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Loyola's Sister Jean, who became a March Madness icon, dies at 106

By Adora Namigadde
Published October 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM CDT

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved chaplain for the Loyola Chicago men's basketball team who became an international celebrity during their 2018 Final Four run, has died.

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Adora Namigadde