Archdiocese hosts first Faith Congress

Elid Arias, left, and Kenneth Velasquez converse before the start of a workshop during the archdiocese's inaugural Chicago Faith Congress on Feb. 10 at Loyola University’s Lake Shore campus. The congress was for those who work and minister in the local church. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)

Matt Goto leads a prayer in the Prayer Room. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)

Audience members rise and pray at the start of a workshop. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)

Father John Fredy Villa Holguin presents during a workshop located in the Damen Student Center. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)

Jennifer Delvaux presents "Who We Are & Who We Know" during the congress. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)

Audience members listen during a workshop. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)

Matthew Goto embraces Andres Duarte, left, in the Prayer Room. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)

Bin Yim listens during a workshop. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)

Miriam Chan Pacheco listens during a workshop. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)

Beatriz Diaz listens during a workshop. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)

Tom Hocker, founder and director of Tree of Life Imports based in Hammond, Ind., exhibits fair trade goods for sale during the congress. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)

Audience members rise and pray. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)