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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / October 16
Loyola-Chicago Announces Tribute To Sister Jean

Loyola-Chicago Announces Tribute To Sister Jean

Key Points: Loyola-Chicago will honor longtime men's basketball chaplain Sister Jean with a new uniform feature. Sister Jean acted as the Ramblers' chaplain from 1994-2024.

College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / October 10
Sister Jean’s Final Blessing: The End Of a Legendary Era

Sister Jean’s Final Blessing: The End Of a Legendary Era

The basketball world lost more than just a fan this week. We lost a legend, a force of nature, and quite possibly the only person who could make grown men in shorts pray before they tried to dunk on someone.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / October 10
Famed Loyola-Chicago chaplain Sister Jean dies at 106

Famed Loyola-Chicago chaplain Sister Jean dies at 106

Longtime Loyola-Chicago men's basketball chaplain Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt died on Thursday at age 106, the school announced. Known simply as Sister Jean, she gained international fame in 2018 when she was the spiritual leader of an underdog Ramblers squad that advanced to the Final Four.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / September 24
Loyola superfan Sister Jean retires at 106 due to health issues

Loyola superfan Sister Jean retires at 106 due to health issues

Loyola legend Sister Jean announced her retirement from her official duties with the men's basketball team, citing health issues at age 106. Jean Dolores Schmidt, a popular figure at Ramblers' games in Chicago, had served as the team's official chaplain since 1991.

College Basketball News / The Spun / September 23
Congratulations Pouring In For Sister Jean After Retirement Decision

Congratulations Pouring In For Sister Jean After Retirement Decision

The 2025-26 college basketball season is still over a month away, tributes are pouring in for Sister Jean this week. Sister Jean, 106, has been a chaplain for the men’s basketball team at Loyola University Chicago for over 30 years.

College Basketball News / The Spun / December 5
College Basketball Superfan Sister Jean Snubbed On Tuesday Night

College Basketball Superfan Sister Jean Snubbed On Tuesday Night

Loyola Chicago continued its undefeated start to the 2024-25 men's basketball season with a 76-54 victory over Eastern Michigan. The program's most famous fan witnessed Tuesday's home victory, but some players missed her celebration attempt.

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers News / Yardbarker / August 21, 2024
March Madness icon Sister Jean celebrates 105th birthday

March Madness icon, Loyola-Chicago's Sister Jean celebrates 105th birthday

The chaplain for the school's men's basketball team went viral in 2018 when the Ramblers went on a magical run to the Final Four.

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Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 21, 2024

Gracious Sakes Alive, Sister Jean Is 105!

What an amazing life World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War all have complete memorials in D.C.It’s taken a long time, but the U.S. memorial to World War I, rendered by renowned sculptor Sabin Howard, will open soon.

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ESPN’s Jay Bilas Pokes Fun at Himself With Epic Sister Jean Meme

ESPN’s Jay Bilas has received mixed feedback from fans after he recently argued that fans storming the basketball court would stop if they faced arrest or citation for their actions.

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers News / Yardbarker / February 28, 2023
Sister Jean makes her pick for NCAA Tournament winner

Sister Jean makes her pick for NCAA Tournament winner

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, chaplain of the Loyola Chicago men's basketball team (9-19, 3-13), probably won't attend this year's tournament since the Ramblers are unlikely to qualify. Nevertheless, she offers her prediction of the winner. 

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