Msgr. Kenard Tuzeneu, pastor of St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, was named Man of the Year by the Ancient Order of Hibernians’ Father Duffy Division 2 Ocean County at its 21st annual Irish Heritage dinner dance March 4 in St. Mary of the Pines, Manahawkin. The AOH is a nonprofit organization that began in Ireland more than 300 years ago. It is charged with the protection of clergy. There are more than 90,000 active members worldwide. Msgr. Tuzeneu has served as chaplain and member of the AOH for more than 20 years. Prior to the dinner attended by more than 240 guests, an Irish Mass was celebrated in the church. Pictured are Msgr. Tuzeneu and Bob Goodwin, AOH Division 2 president. Courtesy photo
