Catechism of the Catholic Church §1584 — excerpt
Since it is ultimately Christ who acts and effects salvation through the ordained minister, the unworthiness of the latter does not prevent Christ from acting.
This translation is under copyright, so only the cited words are quoted here. Follow the link for the full text. Translation: English translation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd ed. (Libreria Editrice Vaticana), as posted at vatican.va.
Also cites: Council of Trent DS 1612 · DS 1154 · St. Augustine, In Jo. ev. 5,15: PL 35, 1422
