CHICAGO - Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the Loyola University Chicago chaplain who rose to national fame during the Ramblers' 2018 Final Four run, has officially retired.

What we know:

Sister Jean turned 106 on Aug. 21 and is stepping back from official duties at Loyola, Vice President of Communications Christian Andersen confirmed to The Loyola Phoenix .

Concerns about her health surfaced earlier this year when she missed the men's basketball team’s NIT semifinal game in April.

Last month, university president Mark Reed said Sister Jean is no longer able to be "physically present on campus." He described her as "a beloved friend, trusted advisor, and loyal Rambler."

In a message to students on her birthday , Sister Jean encouraged them to "Let your dreams become reality. Don’t l

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