Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago's beloved chaplain, dies at 106

Will Rivas here and with the life and legacy of a beloved 100-year-old sister who became a staple at March Madness. Will, you had the pleasure of speaking with Sister Jean a few years ago. I did. It was an honor and a privilege. And Sister Jean became famous late in life at 98 years old to be exact. But her life until she became the best known college basketball fan around was filled with purpose and service. She was one of America's most beloved college basketball fans. Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt was the chaplain for the Lyola University men's basketball team for over 30 years. That's the guardian angel right there, Sister Jean. The Catholic nun capturing the sports world's imagination, becoming something of a viral sensation at the age of 98 when her ramblers reached the NCAA Final Four in 2018. In 2023, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sister Jean to talk about her legacy. What legacy do you think that you have left here? I hope they remember that I'm humble with all this when they write such beautiful notes to me and tell me I'm such an inspiration. I never knew I was making that impact. I also want them to remember me as just loving everybody and everybody loved her back. Everyone loved Sister G. She was always just a very special woman. She lights up when a student approaches her. Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt was 106 years old. God bless Sister Jean. And Lyola announcing the passing of their iconic chaplain, the president of the Sisters of Charity, Blessed Virgin Mary University, saying, quote, "She saw God present in all that surrounded her and trusted in his goodness and her presence with us will be greatly missed." And I concur. She humility and love. She will be remembered. A lot of basketball. A lot of basketball. All right.