During a counter-protest against a planned satanist ‘black mass’ at the Kansas State Capitol, local Knights of Columbus members helped direct overflow crowds to an alternative church venue, contributing to the maintenance of public order and peaceful community engagement.

At its annual convention on August 6, 2024, the Knights of Columbus announced significant membership growth, reaching 2.1 million members with 92,000 new additions, and set a record with $190 million in charitable donations. The announcement, delivered by Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly in Quebec, Canada, highlighted extensive humanitarian efforts including relief supplies to Ukraine, support for disaster victims in Hawaii, and new initiatives in Nigeria and Benin aimed at community development and protection of vulnerable groups.

The article highlights the Knights of Columbus’ extensive charitable work in Utah, including raising funds, providing thousands of volunteer hours, and sponsoring various community projects like Coats for Kids and Special Olympics. While the organization also maintains its traditional celebration of Columbus Day, the focus in the piece is on its substantial positive impact on local communities through service.

At its 136th Supreme Convention in 2018, the Knights of Columbus adopted a resolution criticizing the Trump administration's family separation policy, calling for a more humane approach to immigration that respects the rights of families.

In support of its longstanding commitment to Catholic teachings on marriage, the Knights of Columbus provided significant financial backing (at least $14 million) to oppose same-sex marriage initiatives, including being the largest single donor for California’s Proposition 8 in 2008 and supporting similar campaigns in other states.

The Knights of Columbus has donated millions over the years to political campaigns and ballot initiatives aimed at opposing same‐sex marriage, significantly influencing anti-LGBTQ legislative efforts.