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Loyola University’s Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt celebrates a century of life

When a living legend like BVM Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt turns 100, it’s fitting to celebrate for a month. That’s what Loyola University Chicago did in August when its men’s basketball chaplain reached the century mark.
Cardinal Cupich presents a signed basketball from NBA Hall of Famer John Stockton o BVM Sister Jean DOlores Schmidt during her 100th birthday celebration. (Photo provided)
Sister Jean appears before her motto “Worship. Work. Win.” at the Loyola University Museum of Art exhibit on her life. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)
People pose with a life-size photo of Sister Jean at the LUMA exhibit. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)
Sister Jean’s memorabilia from the Ramblers’ 2018 trip to the NCAA Final Four is displayed in a case at the LUMA exhibit. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)
Rambler fans and special guests packed the Damen Student Center on Loyola University's Lakeshore Campus to celebrate Sister Jean's 100th birthday Aug. 21, 2019. As part of the celebration on campus, the school announced a scholarship fund and endowment in Sister Jean's honor to support students. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker also proclaimed Aug. 21, 2019, "Sister Jean Day" across the state. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Sister Jean blows out candles on her birthday cake at the Damen Student Center on Aug. 21., 2019. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Sister Jean presents the gifts during a Mass in her honor in St. James Chapel of the Archbishop Quigley Center on Aug. 7, 2019. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Sister Jean smiles as she looks at a Lego statue of herself Aug. 15, 2019. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Catholic)

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