Roman Catechism 21.64

Chapter 21 — Part II: The Sacraments — Holy Orders

Section 64. The Minister of Holy Orders — Beyond all doubt, it is to the Bishop that the administration (of orders) belongs, as is easily proved by the authority of Holy Scripture, by most certain tradition, by the testimony of all the Fathers, by the decrees of the Councils, and by the usage and practice of Holy Church.