11 Facts About Sister Jean

Sister Jean first considered becoming a nun while she was in third grade.

Sister Jean began teaching at St Bernard School in Glassell Park, California and then in 1946 taught at St Charles Borromeo School in North Hollywood, California.

Sister Jean moved from California to teach at Mundelein College in Chicago in 1961.

Sister Jean was hired by Loyola in 1991 when Mundelein was merged into Loyola.

Sister Jean has worked as the team chaplain for the Ramblers men's basketball team since 1994.

Sister Jean gained overnight publicity beyond the Loyola community after the Ramblers' upset of Miami in the 2018 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Sister Jean's fame continued to grow after the team upset Tennessee in the round of 32, sending Loyola to their first Sweet 16 appearance in 33 years.

Sister Jean again drew national attention when Loyola appeared in the 2021 tournament.

Sister Jean initially been barred from appearing at the tournament but was later cleared after she received a COVID-19 vaccine.

Sister Jean made an appearance at the 2022 tournament after Loyola qualified for the tournament, with USA Today noting she was still in good health.

Also in recognition of her 105th birthday, Sister Jean received a proclamation from President Joe Biden, in recognition of her lifetime of service.