LAKE CHARLES — After many years of serving our community, Crossroads Catholic Books & Gifts Store will close on May 31, 2026, it was announced by Monsignor Daniel A. Torres, Pastor of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. With much prayer, consultation and evaluation of financial reports for the past two years, the decision has come to close the business.
Hurricane Laura forced the closure of the Prien Lake Road location due to structural wall damage. Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish owned the building and property and were no longer paying on it. Therefore, they sold the property and this brought the move to the Pzazz Shopping Center on Ryan Street. This move has not produced the sales previously experienced, and the added cost of rent has created financial hardship. With the resignation of the store manager recently as well as solving other staffing challenges, this appears to be the appropriate time for the closure.
In the spirit of good stewardship of Our Lord’s treasures, Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish will donate all remaining inventory to Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana as well as the remaining funds, after paying the expenses of Crossroads Catholic Book Store. It is the hope of Our Lady Queen of Heaven that this gift will help Catholic Charities to consider opening a new book store and religious gift shop to serve our community or assist in their mission in helping the poor.
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish is deeply grateful for the many years of support you have given to Crossroads.
