Francisco Gárate was a Spanish Jesuit lay brother who lived from 1857 to 1929. Born in Azpeitia, he entered the Society of Jesus after working in domestic service at a Catholic college. Rather than becoming a priest, he served his order as a nurse and sacristan. He was widely recognized for the gentle care and encouragement he provided to the students under his supervision. Following his death in Deusto, his reputation for holiness led to his eventual beatification by Pope John Paul II in 1985.