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Loyola Chicago to Wear Season-Long Sister Jean Patch on Jerseys

The gold shoulder emblem bearing the late chaplain’s likeness debuts at Monday’s home opener against Cleveland State.

Overview

  • Loyola announced the tribute in a social media post that read, “Our biggest fan will be with us all season long.”
  • The circular yellow-and-maroon patch featuring Sister Jean’s image will appear on the upper right shoulder for the entire 2025–26 season.
  • Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt died on Oct. 9 at age 106 after retiring in August due to health concerns.
  • She served Loyola for more than six decades and became a national figure during the Ramblers’ 2018 Final Four run.
  • Fans responded positively to the announcement, with some calling on the university to sell the commemorative patches to the public.