David is smiling in a leafy outdoor setting. He has a shaved head, and is wearing a short sleeved, collared, blue gingham shirt.

David Gayes

Catholic Theological Union
Student, Masters of Intercultural Ministry
He/him
Fellow
2022

David Gayes is a theologian and disability rights activist. A graduate of Catholic Theological Union, David obtained a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies and Ministry in 2024. Through writing, public speaking, and activism, he strives to connect, expose, and challenge people of all faith traditions to respond consistently and intentionally to disability issues. David believes that disability rights are faith issues and that faith communities have a moral imperative to respond. David’s work has been featured in America MediaGIA Publications, and Interfaith America

Interests
Culture, Disability, Theology
Expertise
Disability Rights, Immigration, Theology
Fields
Community and Social Services