Father Dowling: Mysteries

: 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 :

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

(Mary Wickes): The sharp-tongued parish housekeeper. : Father Frank Dowling investigates the apparent suicide

(James Stephens): The ambitious assistant to the Archbishop who often provides comic relief. Origins and Legacy which aired on November 30