Storied Nun Who Served as Loyola’s Chaplain Dies at 106

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the longtime chaplain for Loyola University Chicago’s men’s basketball team, has died at the age of 106. Known internationally for her role as a spirited presence during the Ramblers’ 2018 Cinderella trip to the Final Four, she remained a guiding light on campus until her final days.

Storied Nun Who Served as Loyola’s Chaplain Dies at 106