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Sister Jean And Her Spirit Of Encouragement Honored In Documentary 'The Cinderella Nun'

"The Cinderella Nun" tells Sister Jean's story as many may have never heard it before.

"The Cinderella Nun" tells the story of beloved Loyola chaplain Sister Jean Schmidt, who died in October at 106.
"The Cinderella Nun" tells the story of beloved Loyola chaplain Sister Jean Schmidt, who died in October at 106. (CBS )

March 18, 2026 / 9:35 AM CDT

The late Sister Jean has been honored with T-shirts, socks, and bobbleheads — and now her spirit lives on with a new documentary.

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Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, who became world-famous as the chaplain and biggest fan of the Loyola University Ramblers men's basketball team, died Oct. 9, 2025, at the age of 106.

"The Cinderella Nun" tells Sister Jean's story as many may have never heard it before.

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