Emmett--- Bishop Popcocky was probably absent from Catholic school/Catechism class, as a kid when this work of mercy was taught.  He was absent a lot.  As a high school student in the seminary prep schools---all boys, he probably studied Shakespeare's "Macbeth" or "Julius Caesar" but not "The Merchant of Venice" [God forbid that these boys would be permitted to see a strong female character like Portia in Shakespeare's works]. 

He probably slept through many of his seminary courses that referred to the works of mercy, also.  As far as 'Popcockys' understanding the Social Teachings of the Church are concerned---his answer might be---"Huh, what's that?"


Thank God, that Richard's friends are gathered to pray and honor his remains.
Having friends to share and remember the many, many good and charitable things he did, makes Richard a man who has left behind goods more valuable than gold----good friends and a saintly reputation.