Father Dowling Mysteries May 2026

: 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 :

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

The "proper feature" likely refers to the two-hour television movie pilot titled " Fatal Confession " , which aired on November 30, 1987, on NBC . : Father Frank Dowling investigates the apparent suicide

(Mary Wickes): The sharp-tongued parish housekeeper. which aired on November 30

(Tom Bosley): A compassionate Chicago priest with a knack for sleuthing.

(Tracy Nelson): A street-smart nun who assists him with unconventional skills like lock-picking.