(James Stephens): The ambitious assistant to the Archbishop who often provides comic relief. Origins and Legacy
This feature-length film introduced the main characters and served as the precursor to the television series that began in 1989. Title : Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery . Father Dowling Mysteries
(Tom Bosley): A compassionate Chicago priest with a knack for sleuthing. (James Stephens): The ambitious assistant to the Archbishop
: Father Frank Dowling investigates the apparent suicide of a young man, only to discover a complex web of murder and cover-ups involving high-profile parishioners. Characters Introduced : Father Dowling Mysteries
(Mary Wickes): The sharp-tongued parish housekeeper.