Sister Jean, the beloved chaplain of the Loyola Ramblers basketball team, died Thursday, Oct. 9, at the age of 106.

Hundreds attended a Thursday morning service at Loyola University's Madonna Della Strada Chapel to honor Sister Jean Dolores ...

A funeral service honoring the late Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, who was a staple on Loyola University’s campus for decades, ...

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the chaplain for the men's basketball team at Loyola Chicago who became a beloved international ...

Loyola University Chicago was preparing Wednesday to celebrate the life of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM, the beloved ...

A wake will be held Wednesday and funeral services Thursday at Loyola's Lake Shore campus for Sister Jean Dolores Bertha ...

Loyola legend Sister Jean, whose faith and joy inspired the nation during the school’s 2018 March Madness run, will be laid ...

A wake service and visitation will be held Wednesday, Oct. 15, starting at 5 pm. at the Madonna della Strada Chapel at Loyola ...

Loyola’s Madonna della Strada chapel was filled to capacity for Sister Jean’s funeral as people celebrated her friendship, kindness and joyful spirit.

Loyola University is hosting a wake service and visitation Wednesday for Sister Jean, the iconic men's basketball chaplain ...

Sister Jean is being remembered at Loyola University this week, as the school and residents of the Chicago area pay tribute ...

Photos as Loyola University and others gather at Madonna della Strada Chapel for Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt’s funeral on Oct. 16, 2025.