Father Dowling's got a knack for unravelling mysteries. Whether it's murder or abduction, he remains Chicago's sharpest priest. The great woman behind the great man is Sister Stephanie 'Steve' Oskowski, a streetwise nun who grew up in the projects and knows how to hotwire a car in minutes. She's also handy with with a revolver, and fluent in street slang. Dowling's also supported by his housekeeper, Marie Murkin.