Loyola University unveiled a touching new bronze statue of Sister Jean, their beloved 106-year-old basketball chaplain who passed away last October, capturing her iconic pose with a basketball on a bench — a tribute planned before her death and unveiled on what would’ve been her 107th birthday. Created by artist Littleton Alston, the sculpture invites students and visitors to sit, reflect, and celebrate her enduring legacy as a spiritual beacon for the entire campus, not just the basketball team. From her early days teaching at Mundelein College to becoming a national icon during Loyola’s 2018 March Madness run, Sister Jean’s warmth, humor, and unwavering faith touched generations. Honored with a bobblehead, a plaza, and even an Apostolic Blessing from Pope Francis on her 100th birthday, her spirit now lives on in this permanent monument — a quiet, joyful reminder of how one extraordinary life can ripple through a community forever.
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