Bringing the Faith to the Games: Legion of Mary Crowd Contact at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
When Glasgow opened its doors to the world for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, held in the city from 23 July to 2 August 2026, the Legion of Mary saw a unique opportunity for apostolic outreach. As thousands of visitors, spectators, and athletes filled the streets and venues of Glasgow, Legionaries recognised the Games as a moment of grace, a chance to meet people where they were and offer them a word of faith and welcome.
Various presidia from across the city mobilised to different venues throughout the Games. Legionaries could be found near stadiums, transport hubs, and fan zones, ready with a smile, a Miraculous Medal, a prayer card, or simply a friendly word for anyone who wished to stop and talk. Spectators and athletes from across the Commonwealth, along with local Glaswegians, were met with the same warmth that has long characterised Legion of Mary outreach.
For the presidia involved, the Games were a reminder of the enduring value of crowd contact work, taking Legionaries beyond the parish and into the public square to bring Christ to all they met.
The Legion of Mary Scotland 